Audit and Governance Manager

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - LLDC; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A public organization in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an Audit and Governance Manager to manage internal audits and governance services. The role requires collaboration with various teams and a solid understanding of risk management principles. Ideal candidates have experience with internal auditors and governance bodies. This full-time position offers a salary of GBP 48,504 per year, with excellent benefits including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Performance-based pay scale

Annual leave entitlement of 32 days

Pension scheme provided

Interest-free travel loan

Discounted gym membership

Healthcare service access

Cycle to work loan

Engagement in employee networks

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to support boards and committees.
• Solid understanding of project or programme management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage the internal audit programme and support audit work.
• Provide governance and secretariat services for committees.
• Manage compliance with the Modern Slavery Act.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Understanding of risk management

Governance body support

Education

Experience in internal audit

Job description

Overview

Audit and Governance Manager

Application Deadline: 28 September 2025

Department: Corporate Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Stratford

Reporting To: Head of Governance and Programme Management

Compensation: GBP 48,504 / year

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity to be part of the Governance and Programme Management team as the Audit and Governance Manager. Reporting into the Head of Governance and Programme Management, this role will manage the internal audit programme, deliver governance and secretariat services for key LLDC Committees and subsidiary bodies, support risk management and manage the Corporation's work in relation to the Modern Slavery Act.

Key accountabilities

• Manage the internal audit programme including regular meetings with the internal auditors, working with project teams to support audit work, facilitating preparation of management responses and tracking these.
• Manage the governance and secretariat services for the Audit Committee and other committees as required, and manage the governance and secretariat services for the Legacy Corporation's subsidiary bodies. This includes maintaining the forward plan of agenda items, coordinating the submission of papers from different teams and drafting papers as required, liaising with the external shared secretariat service on prompt publication of papers in line with statutory deadlines.
• Support the risk management and reporting processes
• Manage the Corporation's compliance with Modern Slavery Act.

Is it for you?

As this role will work across the entire organisation, it is essential that you have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as the ability to work as part of a team and build relationships both internally and externally.

You will have skills relating to supporting boards, committees or governance bodies in a secretariat role including commissioning, drafting and proofing papers.

You will also have a solid understanding of the principles of project or programme management and risk management.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable understanding or experience of working with internal auditors and the principles of an internal audit regime.

How to apply

To apply for this post, please follow the application instructions within the job advertisement and ensure that you provide the information that we have requested within our online application form.

Please be aware that we DO NOT ACCEPT CVs for any vacancies within the LLDC, therefore, please fully complete the online application form.

We would also appreciate it if you would take the time to complete the Equality and Diversity Monitoring section. The information you give us will help us to refine our recruitment and employment practices and respond to the needs of the diverse range of people that our organisation comes in contact with. All details that you provide will be kept in strict confidence and will not be viewed by any member of the selection panel.

The closing date for applications is 28th September 2025 at 11:59pm.

Interviews will be taking place week commencing 6th October either in-person or via Microsoft Teams video call. The details of this process will be advised should you be invited to interview.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

If you would like to discuss this role further or have any questions, please email our Talent Acquisition Team on [e-mail]

If this all sounds good to you, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

• The salary for this post is GBP 48,504 per annum. LLDC operates a performance-based incremental pay scale.
• The probationary period for this post is for 3 months. Upon successful completion of the probation period, confirmation of employment will be given, and the notice period will be one month.
• This is proposed as a full time post working 37 hours per week for a period of 12 months.
• All employees are eligible to join our pension scheme, which is provided by the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement is 32 days per year, plus bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time employees. The LLDC leave year runs from 1st April until 31st March and the entitlement will be pro-rata from the individual's start date.
• To align with LLDC's objectives, we offer 3 fully compensated volunteer days (pro-rata for part-time employment) providing all staff with the opportunity to serve the community in which they live in.
• LLDC can provide employees with an interest-free loan to purchase a season ticket for travel to and from work. Loans are available for the actual cost of the ticket up to a maximum value of GBP 5,000.
• LLDC employees are eligible for a discounted gym membership at the Copper Box Arena and free membership at the London Aquatics Centre. Employees can enjoy the use of both state-of-the-art gyms and swimming facilities for GBP 15 per month.
• Benenden is our healthcare service, which gives employees the opportunity to obtain consultations without having to wait on NHS waiting lists.
• LLDC offers employees a loan of up to GBP 1,000 to purchase a bike and equipment through our cycle to work partner www.cyclescheme.co.uk
• Brilliant and engaged employee networks to join, including the LGBTQ+ network, Race, Culture and Equity network and Inclusive Access and Disability network.