Audit and Assurance Business Partner

Location: Maidenhead, with a minimum of 2 days a week in the office

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: circa £50,000 per annum, depending upon skills and experience

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Mon – Fri

What you’ll be doing:

• As our Audit & Assurance BP, you will play a vital role in strengthening the organisation’s governance, risk, and control practices.
• You’ll be responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on risk-based audits across diverse business areas, ensuring that internal controls are effective, and business processes comply with policies and regulations.
• You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to provide valuable insights and guidance on risk management and control improvements.
• Your proactive approach will help drive continuous improvement in service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• In addition to risk-based auditing, you’ll evaluate and enhance internal control frameworks, support strategic initiatives by delivering risk-based recommendations, and leverage data analytics to identify emerging risks.

What you need to have:

• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., IIA, CertIRM, ACCA, ACA) or working towards one.
• Demonstrable experience in designing, developing, and implementing risk and assurance frameworks.
• Experience conducting strategic, financial, and operational risk reviews.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make sound recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled at managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality outcomes under pressure.

Who we are:

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is an organisation dedicated to honouring and caring for the graves and memorials of servicemembers who died in the two World Wars. The work of the commission is not only out on the field, but in our head office too, which contributes to the meaningful commemoration of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

What we offer:

• 25 days annual leave, rising by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 30.
• Paid public holidays and paid office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous Pension Scheme, with CWGC contributing up to 10%.
• Life Assurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle To Work & Electric Vehicle schemes.

How to apply:

Apply via our Career Portal by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button. As this is an active role, we will be interviewing as we go along, and the role will close when we have an offer accepted by a preferred candidate. We believe creating a diverse environment enriches our organisation and strengthens our mission, therefore, we welcome applications from everybody. Join our inclusive environment where every individual is valued.