At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead audits across NHS Wales, ensuring quality patient services and effective governance.
- Company: Join the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, a leader in public health.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of learning and innovation in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in healthcare while developing your professional skills.
- Qualifications: CCAB or MIIA qualified with extensive internal audit experience.
The predicted salary is between 57365 - 57365 £ per year.
Main area: Audit and Assurance
Grade Band: 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Flexible and Agile Working)
Site: Companies House, Cardiff
Salary: £50,129 - £57,365 per annum
Closing date: 12/07/2026 23:59
Job overview:
Audit and Assurance Services is a division of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). We deliver professional internal audit, assurance and consulting service across the NHS in Wales, consisting of 12 Health Boards/Trusts, and a number of Special Health Authorities, operating with a budget in excess of £8bn. A continuously changing and evolving risk landscape, particularly following the Covid pandemic, means that the NHS in Wales faces new and unfamiliar challenges. While the NHS is often ready to respond to these challenges, the support provided by internal audit helps give Chief Executives and Boards the assurance that their risk management, control processes and governance arrangements are ready to meet these demands and support the delivery of quality patient services.
Main duties of the job:
The Internal Audit Manager role within the Specialist Services Unit provides the opportunity to work across a range of NHS Wales organisations and be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of audits plans and managing a portfolio of project and estates assurance audit assignments, as well as delivering complex high-level reviews of risks, strategies, and governance structures, Quality & Safety Arrangements, financial management and service provision within directorates.
Person specification:
- Qualifications and Knowledge: Relevant professional qualification (CCAB qualified accountant or MIIA qualified auditor) with post qualification experience or equivalent knowledge and competence.
- Experience: Extensive experience of internal audit, public sector audit and/or NHS experience. Audit Management Experience including management of junior staff.
- Skills and Attributes: Ability to plan, control and carry out audit assignments. Excellent report writing skills and communication skills.
Other:
Deliver excellent customer service to our internal and external customers, helping us to maintain the customer service excellence standard. Ability to travel extensively between organisations and sites for meetings.
We are committed to flexible working and equal opportunities.
Audit Manager in Cardiff employer: NWSSP Legal & Risk Services
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cardiff that prioritises flexibility and employee well-being. With a strong commitment to professional development and a culture of continuous improvement, NWSSP provides its staff with comprehensive benefits and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the healthcare sector. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence in service delivery.
Contact Details:
NWSSP Legal & Risk Services Recruitment Team
