Internal Auditor / Internal Audit Consultant in Abingdon

Group Senior Internal Auditor at Culham Science Centre, OX14 3DB Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Employees work in a hybrid mode. Full-time position with a salary of £51,317 + excellent benefits, including an outstanding pension.

Division: Risk Assurance & QSHEDepartment: Risk and Assurance.

Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world's energy? Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and Stars, is one of the most promising options for generating cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations.

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, corporate bonus scheme up to 7%, and a relocation allowance (if eligible). Flexible working options, including family-friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders. Generous annual leave allowance, starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays. Wide range of career development opportunities.

This role requires employees to be eligible for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

As Group Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the UKAEA Groups strategic goals, utilising a collaborative approach with key stakeholders and assisting the Group Internal Audit Function in managing and implementing the audit programme, which is one of the main drivers of continuous improvement within the organisation. You will also be driving the business in the development and promotion of a proactive culture for assurance and acting as a Deputy to the Group Systems Audit Manager, ensuring compliance and continual improvement of the Groups Internal Audit programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, conducting and delivering audit assignments as required, including the whole audit lifecycle from development of audit terms of reference, planning and leading fieldwork, and formulating audit conclusions to the generation of audit reports and presenting to senior management.
• Supporting in the planning and implementation of the audit programme, including development of the audit plan and co-ordination of audit resources, including budgets.
• Co-ordinating internal audit resources, including ensuring appropriate competencies are maintained against an appropriate training matrix.
• Liaising with senior management in the generation of actions to address audit recommendations, including root cause analysis and consideration of risk exposures and review implementation of actions.
• Collaborating with the QSHERA Directorate Senior Leadership Team to assist in driving continuous improvement of the UKAEA risk management and control frameworks.

Qualifications:

• Qualified as an Internal Auditor (CMIIA or CIA) or Internal Audit Practitioner with significant experience or extensive internal audit experience.
• Data analytics skills and highly IT numerate.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including SharePoint.

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

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