Manager of Methodology, Quality, and People

Manager of Methodology, Quality, and People

• Salary: £58,429 – £68,132
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Pattern: This post is available on a Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working basis
• Location: We will consider applications from people able to access the following offices: Birmingham, Bootle, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle, Swansea

Are you seeking a new challenge? Do you have advanced understanding of internal audit methodologies and a track record of leading and nurturing top-performing audit teams? If the answer is yes, this position might be the perfect fit for you!

About the Team

The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) thrives on its extensive government connections, enhancing insights and client outcomes. This role promotes career advancement within the Agency and civil service, honing leadership and partnership abilities. Access to varied public sector environments supports learning and professional growth.

About the Job

As the Methodology, Quality and People Manager, you will lead the development and maintenance of GIAA’s internal audit process and ensure the delivery of the Quality Strategy.

Having a comprehensive understanding of the Agency’s methodology, quality strategy, and the Global Internal Audit Standards is vital for this position. You will play a key role in preserving quality assurance, boosting the Agency’s reputation, and enhancing the function by leading the development of a risk-centric culture.

You will have experience in carrying out and supervising internal audit functions, as well as utilising and assisting audit management systems. You will effectively apply your skills and knowledge to improve the capabilities of others and the Agency.

About You

We are looking for:

• Expert knowledge of internal audit methodologies, including significant experience in effective decision-making, successful planning, managing, and delivering a portfolio of risk-based internal audits while responding quickly to fast-moving priorities.
• Strategic thinking and sound decision-making abilities with the ability to interpret complex, conflicting information and make sound judgements.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing audit teams.
• The ability to deliver multiple complex tasks to potential short timescales with minimum supervision.
• Strong stakeholder influence skills to promote compliance with internal audit standards.

Qualifications Required

All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of a recognised professional accountancy/audit body, either:

Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors UK & Ireland and must hold chartered auditor/CMIIA designation or the MIIA designation where you are qualified under the previous exam route and did not apply to make this chartered. If you have passed all the CMIIA/MIIA exams but do not hold the designation, you are not eligible to apply.

Other Institutes of Internal Auditors that are part of IIA Global, If you studied with the Institute of Internal Auditors in another country, you must hold the equivalent of the MIIA designation. You should verify this with the IIA UK & Ireland prior to submitting your application, by emailing membership@iia.org.uk

No other level of internal audit qualifications meet the requirements of this post.

Or

Accountancy, fully qualified, current member of one of five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland or CIMA)

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• Competitive salaries and in-year rewards
• Flexible working
• A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Discount on big brands
• Volunteering days
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free eyesight tests
• Family-friendly HR policies
• 25 days’ annual leave increasing by one day per year of service to 30 days after 5 years’ service.

For more information about the GIAA, role, salary, benefits, who to contact and how to apply, please follow the Apply link.