Deputy Head of Assurance

Panoramic Associates; London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Deputy Head of Assurance for their Organisational Assurance and Resilience Team. This full-time role involves developing a risk management framework and leading the Internal Audit function. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of audit standards and proven experience within the public sector.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Proven experience in managing high-quality internal audit activities within tight deadlines.
• Professional Internal Audit qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support developing a risk and assurance framework aligned with Council objectives.
• Lead operational delivery of the Council's Internal Audit function.
• Oversee the Counter Fraud and Investigations function.

Skills

Public Sector Internal Audit Standards

Risk Management

Audit Planning and Execution

Fraud Detection and Response

Education

Professional Internal Audit qualification (CIA or CMIIA)

CCAB equivalent

Job description

Panoramic Associates is supporting the London Borough of Brent with an exciting new full-time substantive position within their Organisational Assurance and Resilience Team - Deputy Head of Assurance. You are required on-site in the office three times a week for this role.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline.

Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic, and social make-up. Brent's diversity is evident to all who visit our borough, and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

Deputy Head of Assurance - 66,305 - 74,213 p.a. inc. London weighting

Role

• The Deputy Head of Assurance plays a crucial role in supporting the Deputy Director of Organisational Assurance and Resilience in developing and implementing a coordinated risk and assurance framework that is aligned with the Council's corporate objectives.
• The postholder will lead the operational delivery of the Council's Internal Audit function, ensuring audits are planned, executed, and reported in accordance with professional standards and best practice, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• The role also involves championing and coordinating the Council's risk management framework and activities. The postholder will also have oversight of the Counter Fraud and Investigations function, ensuring plans are in place to prevent, detect, and respond to fraud risks.

Requirements

• An excellent knowledge and practical understanding of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, including the principles and standards relating to ethics and professionalism.
• Proven experience and track record of managing and delivering high-quality internal audit and assurance activities within tight deadlines, preferably within the public sector or a complex organisation.
• Professional Internal Audit qualification (preferably CIA or CMIIA) or CCAB equivalent.

This role is an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to develop their career in internal auditing while making a meaningful impact on public sector services in this area.

Please click apply and contact Rebecca Martin/Ella Butler for more details.