Audit, Risk & Assurance Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Chatham is seeking an Audit, Risk & Assurance Manager to lead the internal audit function and ensure good governance. Ideal candidates will hold a Chartered CIIA qualification and have experience in risk management within the social housing sector. This full-time role offers a salary of £63,550 and benefits such as hybrid working, generous holiday allowance, and free parking.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous holiday allowance of 28 days

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified audit or risk professional.
• Solid understanding of the internal audit and regulatory environment applicable to housing associations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the internal audit function.
• Drive good governance and provide high-quality assurance to senior leadership.
• Support effective risk management and internal controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Data analytics software

Risk management

Governance knowledge

Education

Chartered CIIA

Job description

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Hireful

Location:

chatham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

14.08.2025

Expiry Date:

28.09.2025

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Job Description:

Are you ready to lead on audit, risk and assurance in a forward-thinking housing association?

This role leads the internal audit function, drives good governance, and provide high-quality assurance to the senior leadership of the organisation.

A critical position that supports effective risk management and internal controls across the organisation, while promoting transparency, accountability and continuous improvement.

If you're a qualified audit or risk professional with excellent communication skills and the confidence to influence at all levels, I'd love to hear from you.

This is the perfect role for someone that has been working as an internal auditor, or perhaps an Audit Manager / Risk Manager in social housing, local authority, or similar sector.

Location is Chatham, Kent - easily commutable from Gravesend, Sittingbourne, Maidstone, Dartford, and parts of Essex like Grays, Rainham, Dagenham, Upminster, etc.

Salary for this full time, permanent role is £63,550 and benefits include hybrid working, generous holiday allowance of 28 days (PLUS bank holidays) and free on site parking.

You should be a Chartered CIIA with a comprehensive knowledge of governance, risk management and internal control, plus excellent technical skills e.g. data analytics software.

If you have a solid understanding of the internal audit and regulatory environment applicable to housing associations - then I want to hear from you! Apply today.