Deputy Director of Internal Audit

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nottingham is seeking a Deputy Director in Internal Audit Services Central based at University Park. The role focuses on risk-based and control-based internal audits, governance, risk management and value-for-money reviews within a complex higher education environment.

International travel may be required, and the role involves monitoring management action plans and potential ad hoc investigations.

Qualifications

• CCAB qualified or equivalent professional services experience in internal audit or advisory.
• Experience in risk-based and control-based audit environments within higher education or similar settings.
• Strong understanding of governance, risk management and value-for-money frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based and control-based internal audits and assurance activities.
• Track and monitor management actions to ensure effective implementation.
• Assist on ad hoc investigations as required.
• Support broader governance and risk management initiatives across the university.

Skills

Risk-based auditing

Governance

Control-based auditing

Internal controls

Value for money

Education

CCAB qualified

Job description

Salary

£59,966 to £73,686 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Area

Internal Audit Services Central

Location

University Park

Closing Date

Monday 23 November 2026

Reference

REG404326

An opportunity has become available in the University’s Internal Audit service for The Deputy Director Role.

We are looking to expand our internal audit team with a motivated and competent individual. The successful candidate will be able to quickly adapt to Higher Education environment, and effectively perform risk-based, and control-based internal audits.

The University’s Internal Audit Service is highly regarded throughout the University and is well placed to have a significant positive impact on the future direction of the University. The role is varied and interesting, and will involve:

• Systems processes and controls;
• Governance;
• Risk management;
• Value for money

You will also manage the tracking and monitoring of implementation of management actions, to ensure they have been appropriately and effectively implemented.

You may be asked to assist on ad hoc investigations.

We are a University with campuses in three countries (UK, China and Malaysia) so international travel is a possibility.

We are looking for a CCAB qualified or equivalent candidate with professional services experience (internal audit, external audit or advisory). Whilst Higher Education internal audit experience is desirable, we are looking for a candidate with the right skills and behaviours to be successful, so this is not a pre-condition of application.

This is a permanent full-time post, however job share arrangements and part time applications will be considered.

Your working hours will be 36.25 hours per week. If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 21.75 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

Further information is available in the role profile.

Further details

• Job Description/Role Profile

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