Audit and Assurance Manager

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in the United Kingdom seeks a Consortium Strategic Lead for audit and assurance reviews. The successful candidate will manage complex audit processes, advise senior management on critical issues, and contribute to the production of internal audit documentation. A strong background in governance, risk management, and an appropriate qualification is essential. This role offers professional development opportunities and supports a diverse workplace.

Benefits

Support for health and wellbeing

Career development through training support

Diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Expertise in governance, risk management and assurance matters, ideally in relation to the NHS.
• Understanding of professional audit standards, e.g., Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of audit, assurance and consultancy reviews.
• Assist in production of audit briefings and papers.
• Attend committees in an advisory capacity.

Skills

Governance expertise

Risk management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

CCAB/Institute of Internal Audit qualification

Degree educated or significant relevant experience

Minimum of 5 GCSEs including English Language

Job description

Job Overview

The post holder will be the Consortium Strategic Lead for a portfolio of highly complex and high visibility audit, assurance and consultancy reviews. They will manage, control and deliver these reviews, apply risk management and assurance principles to the planning and delivery of audit work, and advise senior managers and Directors on complex issues.

Main duties of the job

• Control and manage the delivery of highly complex and high visibility audit, assurance and consultancy reviews, ensuring delivery with minimal line‑management supervision and continual review of relevancy, plan delivery and in‑year changes.
• Assist in the production of internal audit briefings and papers in formats specified by the Director of Audit and Assurance Services.
• Attend Audit Committees and other committees (e.g., Governance Committee, Risk Management Committee) in an advisory capacity.

Person specification: Essential criteria

• Expertise in governance, risk management and assurance matters, ideally in relation to the NHS.
• Experience of working in a large organisation and dealing with sensitive internal audit issues.
• Full understanding of professional audit standards, e.g., the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Valid driving licence and reliable access to a car for travel to a range of sites.
• Well‑developed verbal and written communication skills, including report writing, negotiating, questioning and presentational skills.
• Possession of a CCAB/Institute of Internal Audit qualification or equivalent.
• Degree educated and/or significant relevant specialist experience.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including English Language at Grade C or above.

Person specification: Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in NHS finance/administration.

Benefits and other information

• Employer as an equal‑opportunity employer, actively working toward a diverse workforce.
• Support for health and wellbeing, career development through management and training support.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Requirements: fluency in spoken English (assessed at interview) and eligibility for UKVI points‑based visa sponsorship if needed.
• Use of electronic new‑starter forms for collection of personal details; information may be transferred to the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.

Important Information

• Apply as soon as possible; the vacancy may close before the advertised closing date.
• Only candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
• If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
• You will be contacted via Trac or email for interviews; check your Trac account regularly.

Documents to download

• Audit and Assurance Manager (PDF, 608.3KB)
• Policy Statement – Ex Offenders (PDF, 424.6KB)
• UHBW Behaviours and Values (PDF, 299.3KB)
• UHBW Staff Benefits Book (PDF, 12.5MB)