Auditor

Phoenix Group Holdings; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Group is seeking an Internal Auditor for the Group Internal Audit team. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact by providing assurance on risk management and governance, with opportunities for professional growth within a respected team. Candidates should have Internal Audit experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Private medical cover

38 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Career breaks

Income protection

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Experience in Internal Audit is essential.
• Personal resilience and adaptability to change.
• Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and provide assurance on risk and control environment.
• Support ongoing risk assessments through audit execution.
• Engage with stakeholders across all Lines of Defence.

Skills

Curiosity

Initiative

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified or Part Qualified in Internal Audit

Job description

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We have an incredible opportunity to join us here at Phoenix Group as an Internal Auditor to join our Group Internal Audit team (GIA).

Job Type: Permanent

Location: This role could be based in either our Birmingham, Edinburgh, or London office, with normally a minimum of 2 days a week working in an office and the rest working at home.

Flexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share, and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process.

Closing Date: 24th July 2025

Salary and benefits: £50,000 - £70,000 plus 16% bonus up to 32%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days, and much more.

Who are we?

We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.

We’re Phoenix Group, a long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life, and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We’re a FTSE 100 organization that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050.

The role

As an Internal Auditor, you will have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to Phoenix by providing assurance and insight that informs the GIA discussion with Management and the Board regarding the effectiveness of the risk, governance, and control environment across the Group.

You will support the ongoing risk assessment of the business through the execution of audits, providing insights from business interactions, and validating Management’s actions. You will also support ad-hoc GIA projects focusing on continuous improvement. Establishing effective relationships with stakeholders across all three Lines of Defence, demonstrating trust, providing insight, and gaining consensus, will be key.

This role offers opportunities for personal and professional development and to contribute to the Group's strategy, vision, and social purpose.

We are a small team with a wide remit, offering significant learning and growth opportunities. You will be part of an audit team respected and trusted by the Board, providing an independent view of the business to influence positive outcomes. We foster a collaborative, high-performing, and diverse environment where development and success are prioritized.

What are we looking for?

• Previous Internal Audit experience – Qualified or Part Qualified
• Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for learning new skills and understanding our business environment
• Personal resilience and adaptability in a complex, evolving business environment, with a willingness to learn and grow
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships

Effective organization and prioritization skills, with the ability to delegate when necessary to meet objectives.

We want to hire the whole version of you.

We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience differs from what’s advertised but you believe you can bring value, we’d love to hear from you.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out.