About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The Senior Audit Manager role requires a deep understanding of your clients' operations, key risks and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels. You will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader providing portfolio direction and alignment, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The successful candidate will: Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage partners with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA - the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector) for Arm's Length Bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). About You All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of recognised professional accountancy/audit body. You will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagement in a matrix model and fulfilling the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA - the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector for Arms Lengths bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Aug 08, 2025
Full time
About GIAA The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is driven by its unparalleled access across government to build better insights, better outcomes for our clients. This role offers a strong platform for career progression within the Agency and the wider civil service, providing opportunities to develop leadership, partner engagement and strategic relationship management skills across government. The Agency's unique access across the public sector exposes you to different risk and control environments, allowing you to gain insights, apply experience, contribute meaningfully, and continue developing professionally. About the Role The Senior Audit Manager role requires a deep understanding of your clients' operations, key risks and priorities whilst building strong, productive relationships at all levels. You will be an experienced, confident and strategic leader providing portfolio direction and alignment, adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement, upholding quality assurance, championing innovation and driving professional development and learning for our people. The successful candidate will: Take a strategic leadership and delivery role leading and managing a portfolio of audit delivery from planning through to reporting. Acting as the engagement supervisor for all audits within your agreed allocation. You will drive the continuous professional development of our people including effective allocation of audit resource based on skills, capacity, and priorities to optimise overall Agency delivery Shape and drive the implementation of an audit strategy and plan, identifying key risks, you will engage partners with credibility and impact and work closely with colleagues including Group Chief Internal Auditors (GCIAs). Have a key role in upholding quality assurance and strengthening the function, including championing the development of a risk-orientated culture. You will ensure timeliness of each review in line with budget and compliance with GIAA audit methodology and systems. Provide portfolio direction and alignment you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and learning, ensuring audit services remain responsive to risk priorities. Fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA - the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector) for Arm's Length Bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). About You All candidates will need to demonstrate full current membership of recognised professional accountancy/audit body. You will lead and manage a portfolio of audit delivery, including delivering individual audit engagements from planning through to reporting, providing people management, engagement supervision and oversight to teams delivering individual engagement in a matrix model and fulfilling the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA - the equivalent of the Chief Audit Executive in the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector for Arms Lengths bodies (subject to appropriate opportunities being available). We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA has an expectation for all colleagues to attend their local workplace regularly and to attend client sites for key meetings and when undertaking fieldwork. Benefits of working for us: Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
This is an exciting time to join the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA). The introduction of our Audit Response Team (ART), alongside our embedded customer facing teams means we can elevate our impact across UK central government by ensuring we are responsive and agile whilst also continuing to meet our customers' needs. We are mainly recruiting to fill roles in the Audit Response Team through this campaign. About the Team Audit response team For roles in our audit Response Team (ART), you will work to deliver a portfolio of audits across a number of our customers, collaborating closely with our customer teams. As a member of our ART team, you will also have access to dedicated, bespoke development programmes to support you to get up to speed, and you'll work closely with all our high-performing and highly supportive teams where we you will have the opportunity to expand and enrich your skills. Customer facing team For our customer facing roles you will work closely with a single customer developing a detailed and deep understanding of your customer's activity, learning about their business. Identifying key stakeholders and building effective and productive relationships are also vital aspects for these roles. Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to work in our specialist audit teams (Digital, Data & Technology, Programme & Project Management, Commercial, Grants and Data Analytics) if, during the recruitment process, they're identified as having the relevant skills and experience. About the Job In this role, you will: Be an effective team member, supporting wider GIAA delivery by working constructively and flexibly with colleagues to deliver appropriate outcomes. Manage your own time and resource effectively and efficiently; proactively identify, expect, and take ownership of issues that could impact on the delivery of your and the wider teams' objectives and provides solutions and options ahead of deadlines. Provide and deliver clear and accurate reports that meet the requirements of our customers and carry out activities to ensure that agreed management actions are completed. About You You will be able to demonstrate strong understanding of governance, risk management, control and assurance issues as well as being an analytical thinker who is able to plan out what needs to be done within tight deadlines. You will need to be an effective communicator with experience of collecting and providing accurate unbiased relevant information to support conclusions. About Us We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Benefits of working for the Government Internal Audit Agency Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
This is an exciting time to join the Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA). The introduction of our Audit Response Team (ART), alongside our embedded customer facing teams means we can elevate our impact across UK central government by ensuring we are responsive and agile whilst also continuing to meet our customers' needs. We are mainly recruiting to fill roles in the Audit Response Team through this campaign. About the Team Audit response team For roles in our audit Response Team (ART), you will work to deliver a portfolio of audits across a number of our customers, collaborating closely with our customer teams. As a member of our ART team, you will also have access to dedicated, bespoke development programmes to support you to get up to speed, and you'll work closely with all our high-performing and highly supportive teams where we you will have the opportunity to expand and enrich your skills. Customer facing team For our customer facing roles you will work closely with a single customer developing a detailed and deep understanding of your customer's activity, learning about their business. Identifying key stakeholders and building effective and productive relationships are also vital aspects for these roles. Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to work in our specialist audit teams (Digital, Data & Technology, Programme & Project Management, Commercial, Grants and Data Analytics) if, during the recruitment process, they're identified as having the relevant skills and experience. About the Job In this role, you will: Be an effective team member, supporting wider GIAA delivery by working constructively and flexibly with colleagues to deliver appropriate outcomes. Manage your own time and resource effectively and efficiently; proactively identify, expect, and take ownership of issues that could impact on the delivery of your and the wider teams' objectives and provides solutions and options ahead of deadlines. Provide and deliver clear and accurate reports that meet the requirements of our customers and carry out activities to ensure that agreed management actions are completed. About You You will be able to demonstrate strong understanding of governance, risk management, control and assurance issues as well as being an analytical thinker who is able to plan out what needs to be done within tight deadlines. You will need to be an effective communicator with experience of collecting and providing accurate unbiased relevant information to support conclusions. About Us We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Benefits of working for the Government Internal Audit Agency Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
About the Team The GIAA Finance & Commercial team is responsible for providing sound financial management and commercial advice, preparing management and financial accounts, leading on budgeting and forecasting, and providing accurate information for Parliamentary control and public accountability purposes. About the Job In this role, you will: Producing the Financial statements and Notes for GIAA's Annual Report and Accounts (ARA); Working with colleagues across GIAA to produce other key aspects of the ARA including the Staff and Remuneration Report; The leading contact for the external audit process with NAO, successfully leading GIAA through the Interim and Final audits; Leading on Financial controls, reviewing their effectiveness and where there are opportunities to evolve and streamline. Reporting to Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and working with Internal Audit on changes. About You You will have experience of preparing Financial statements and success in understanding and using accounting standards (for example IFRS, FReM and Managing Public Money). You will have experience of leading an organisation through the external audit process. You'll have the ability to analyse, interpret and report on datasets, identifying trends over time. The ability to communicate complex financial concepts in an understandable format to non-finance partners About Us We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA colleagues are expected to work in an office location for three days a week on average (60%). Naturally, this expectation will be applied on a pro-rata basis for people who have a part-time or compressed hours working pattern. Benefits of working for the Government Internal Audit Agency Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
Feb 15, 2025
Full time
About the Team The GIAA Finance & Commercial team is responsible for providing sound financial management and commercial advice, preparing management and financial accounts, leading on budgeting and forecasting, and providing accurate information for Parliamentary control and public accountability purposes. About the Job In this role, you will: Producing the Financial statements and Notes for GIAA's Annual Report and Accounts (ARA); Working with colleagues across GIAA to produce other key aspects of the ARA including the Staff and Remuneration Report; The leading contact for the external audit process with NAO, successfully leading GIAA through the Interim and Final audits; Leading on Financial controls, reviewing their effectiveness and where there are opportunities to evolve and streamline. Reporting to Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and working with Internal Audit on changes. About You You will have experience of preparing Financial statements and success in understanding and using accounting standards (for example IFRS, FReM and Managing Public Money). You will have experience of leading an organisation through the external audit process. You'll have the ability to analyse, interpret and report on datasets, identifying trends over time. The ability to communicate complex financial concepts in an understandable format to non-finance partners About Us We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, and we welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly, for example, part-time, term time or job share. Hybrid Working is available to GIAA colleagues. This means a combination of office working and working from home. This includes time spent in our GIAA office locations and can also include any time spent attending our customers' sites. GIAA colleagues are expected to work in an office location for three days a week on average (60%). Naturally, this expectation will be applied on a pro-rata basis for people who have a part-time or compressed hours working pattern. Benefits of working for the Government Internal Audit Agency Competitive salaries and in year rewards Flexible working Competitive contributory pension scheme with employer contributions starting from 28.97%. Discounts on big brands and supermarkets, online shops and on the high street. Paid volunteering days Season ticket loans/Cycle to work scheme Free eyesight test Family friendly HR policies 25 days annual leave, increasing one day each year 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. If you need any reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process, please tell us about this in your online application form, or speak to the recruitment team at
