Audit Manager

Red Snapper Recruitment Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety recruitment specialist is seeking an Audit Manager for a full-time contract in Greater London. This hybrid role involves managing audits for public sector clients and leading small teams. Essential qualifications include a strong internal audit background and chartered status with relevant accountancy qualifications. The position is a six-month temporary contract with an hourly rate of £37.79. Candidates should have public sector experience and the ability to work in politically sensitive environments.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in internal audit within large, complex organisations.
• Ability to lead small teams while remaining hands‑on.
• Experience in politically sensitive environments with budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver client audit plans.
• Lead small teams (typically 2-3 auditors) and provide guidance.
• Undertake complex audits personally, alongside management duties.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across diverse public sector organisations.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards.

Skills

Internal Audit Experience

Management Skills

Strong stakeholder engagement

Public Sector Experience

Education

Chartered status via the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or ACA, ACCA, CIPFA

Job description

Red Snapper Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Audit Manager to work on a full-time contract with MOPAC (Mayors Office for Policing and Crime).

This is a hybrid working role, with requirements to travel to offices and client sites in London and elsewhere.

The role is paying £37.79p per hour (PAYE).

It's a six-month temporary contract initially, with the potential for extension.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a new Audit Manager position as part of a wider organisational restructure. The role will support Group Audit Leads and manage audits across multiple public sector clients, including MOPAC, GLA, Met Police, and LFB.

This is a hands‑on management role requiring strong internal audit expertise and the ability to lead small teams while delivering complex audits.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver client audit plans.
• Lead small teams (typically 2-3 auditors) and provide guidance.
• Undertake complex audits personally, alongside management duties.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships across diverse public sector organisations.
• Ensure compliance with governance standards and adapt to changing organisational needs.

Essential Requirements

• Internal Audit Experience: Proven track record in internal audit within large, complex organisations.
• Chartered status via the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIPFA).
• Public Sector Experience: Mandatory, ideally with exposure to transformation audits.
• Management Skills: Ability to lead small teams while remaining hands‑on.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Ability to work in politically sensitive environments with budget constraints.

If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to .

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

Red Snapper Recruitment is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer