Business Assurance Auditor

Advance; England; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A supported housing association in the UK seeks a Business Assurance Auditor to lead audits and ensure compliance with RSH and CQC standards. The role involves developing audit programmes, assessing risks, and collaborating with multiple regions for quality improvement. Ideal candidates will have a professional audit qualification and proven audit experience, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a hybrid working model and competitive salary.

Benefits

Paid holiday

Sector specific training

Access to Perks at Work

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Proven experience in internal/external audits, compliance, or assurance.
• Background in social care, supported living, or housing.
• Knowledge of RSH and CQC standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement audit programmes.
• Lead audits focused on RSH and CQC compliance.
• Produce clear audit reports with findings and action plans.

Skills

Excellent time management

Problem-solving

Proficient in Excel and MS Office

Strong report writing skills

Analytical skills

Ability to communicate complex information

Education

Professional audit/assurance qualification (e.g. CQI, ACCA, CIA)

Job description

Position: Business Assurance Auditor

Location: Witney or Leicester Primary Offices (Hybrid)

Hours: 35 contracted hours per week

Salary: Up to £46,432.63 per annum with car allowance of £3,060.00

Closing Date: 9th December 2025

Job ref: 4816

We regret to inform you that Advance is unable to accept any sponsorship requirements.

About the Role

Would you like to work somewhere where you get to make a real difference every day? We have an exciting opportunity for a detail‑oriented and experienced Business Assurance Auditor to join our Business Assurance team at Advance. Advance is a specialist supported housing association that is on an exciting journey to deliver more services and develop more housing for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and supporting people towards greater independent living.

This role is pivotal in supporting our quality improvement and compliance goals across housing and support services. You'll conduct audits, assess risks, promote best practices, and help shape a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with managers and services across multiple regions, helping us stay aligned with internal standards, contractual expectations, and external regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement audit programmes aligned with regulations and internal strategy.
• Lead audits focused on RSH, CQC compliance, and wider assurance across multiple regions.
• Assess performance and risks, providing practical recommendations to improve compliance and quality.
• Produce clear audit reports with findings and action plans.
• Track corrective actions and conduct follow‑up audits.
• Work closely with managers and teams to support accountability and service improvement.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.
• Support and lead areas of the Annual Assurance Plan, including audits and investigations.
• Advise teams and leaders on RSH compliance and regulatory alignment.
• Deliver training on compliance, audit readiness, and assurance practices.
• Lead thematic reviews and investigations to identify and address systemic issues.

About the candidate

• Professional audit/assurance qualification (e.g. CQI, ACCA, CIA), or currently working towards one.
• Proven experience in internal/external audits, compliance, or assurance across varied functions.
• Background in auditing within social care, supported living, or housing, with knowledge of RSH and CQC standards.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills – able to communicate complex information clearly.
• Excellent time management, problem‑solving, and coordination skills.
• Analytical and tech‑savvy, with proficiency in Excel, MS Office, and audit tools.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands, South‑East, South‑West, and London.
• Knowledge of data protection and information governance (e.g. GDPR).
• Awareness of health & safety auditing in supported living or residential settings.
• Training in risk management or quality improvement (e.g. ISO 9001).
• Insight into supported living, tenancy sustainment, and housing scheme operations.

More details can be found in the Job Description attached.

Contact

For more information about the role please contact Jervell Creary on Email: [e-mail]

About the organisation

Advance is a national, not‑for‑profit provider of housing and support services for people with disabilities and mental health conditions. Our vision is to transform lives; providing the best quality housing and support services so that people can live the lives they choose, achieve their personal goals, feel valued and know their voices are heard.

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and we're passionate about making Advance a great place to work. We invest in our staff, providing the training and support you need to succeed in your role, gain industry‑recognised qualifications and realise your career aspirations.

We are an equal opportunities employer who values its staff and the difference they make to their customers. There is no place for racism or discrimination of any kind in Advance. As an organisation, we will not tolerate it. We are firmly committed to recruiting the best colleagues regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation and to supporting customers from similarly diverse backgrounds.

All newly appointed staff receive an induction, during which they will learn about our PRIDE values, our expectations of how they should treat our customers and our commitments in relation to how they will be regarded as a member of staff.

Benefits of working for Advance

• Paid holiday (from 25 days up to 30 days with long service in addition to bank holidays, pro‑rata for part‑time hours)
• Sector specific training is provided as part of induction plus opportunities for professional development
• Access to Perks at Work where you can obtain great discounts of cinema tickets, shopping vouchers and much more
• Long service awards payable in 5‑year increments
• Golden Hello/refer a friend receive up to £500
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career within Advance
• Enrolment in a pension scheme with matched contributions above the statutory minimum (if you work enough hours to meet the threshold for enrolment)

Advance is regulated by the Regulator of Social Housing and the Care Quality Commission and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support. You will be required to provide evidence of right to work. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be covered by Advance.

Safeguarding

At Advance, Safeguarding is embedded in our organisational culture – it’s reflected in our values, our behaviours, and the way we work together. We believe that creating a safe environment is not just about compliance, but about cultivating trust, openness, and accountability at every level.

As the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, Ryan Brummitt, Executive Director of Support, oversees our safeguarding arrangements and ensures that concerns are acted upon quickly, sensitively and in line with national legislation and local safeguarding procedures.

We believe that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you are a customer, family member, colleague or partner organisation, if you have any concerns about the welfare or safety of someone we support – or of any member of our team – please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Our Commitment to Diversity

We value diversity and therefore welcome applications from everyone interested in working at Advance. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Advance Housing & Support Ltd reserves the right to close this job once sufficient applications have been received.