Group Internal Auditor in Exeter

Powered by Water, Driven by Purpose. At Pennon Group, we are proud to serve communities while protecting the environment. Together with our subsidiaries, we are leading the way in water and renewables. We are recognised as a leader in the UK water sector, working towards a greener future. Our goals include lowering our carbon footprint, planting 300,000 trees, restoring peatlands, and supporting farmers and landowners to improve water quality and wildlife.

We are looking for an Internal Auditor to join the Group Internal Audit team, playing a key role in a highly visible and well-respected function. The team provides independent assurance to management and the Board on the effectiveness of the Group's risk management, governance, and internal control framework.

In this role, you will deliver internal audits and related assurance activities across the entire Group. This will give you exposure to a wide range of operational and financial areas, as well as the opportunity to present findings and recommendations directly to senior leaders across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support the delivery of the Group Audit Plan across the Pennon Group.
• Perform the end-to-end audit process, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Plan audit assignments, develop scope and draft audit terms of reference, and manage audit delivery within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of key processes and risks, perform risk assessments and evaluate controls to design effective audit programmes.
• Carry out audit testing to assess the effectiveness of the control environment within areas under review.
• Draft clear and concise audit reports, communicating key findings and agreeing actions with stakeholders.
• Monitor and follow up on agreed actions, ensuring that previous audit issues are appropriately resolved.
• Support colleagues on complex or high-profile audits and contribute to ad-hoc reviews and special projects.
• Help ensure the Internal Audit function complies with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Identify emerging risks relevant to the Group and support risk management activities where required.
• Assist with material control identification and testing in line with the requirements of the 2024 Corporate Governance Code.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in internal audit, risk management, and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Fully or part-qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA) and/or internal audit qualification (e.g. CMIIA).

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help create a workplace where people thrive. We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work and dedication. As our Group Internal Auditor, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive Salary - Based on experience and skills.
• Annual Bonus Scheme - Recognising company performance.
• Pension Scheme - Helping you plan for your future.
• Flexible Working Options - We value work-life balance.
• Healthcare Benefits - Access to employee assistance programs.
• Employee Discounts - On various products and services.
• Generous Annual Leave - Take time to recharge with our holiday entitlement.

Closing Date: 4th May 2026. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. Our core values are essential to our success:

• Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted.
• Be You - Bring your best every day.
• Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress.