Head of Audit

Unum; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist employee benefits provider is seeking a Head of Internal Audit to support the UK growth strategy. This role involves leading the internal audit function, influencing efficiency through data, and developing effective relationships with executive leadership. Candidates should have an insurance background and experience in regulated environments. The position is hybrid, with frequent travel to the Dorking office required. Join us to be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values growth and ambition.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Volunteering opportunities

Supportive and inclusive environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in running an internal audit function.
• Ability to influence efficiency and effectiveness through data.
• Effective people leader with experience in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the UK growth strategy as part of the leadership team.
• Oversee a small audit team and maintain independence.
• Develop effective relationships at the executive level.

Skills

Leadership

Internal audit expertise

Insurance background

Conflict management

Data and technology influence

Job description

Job Posting End Date: December 21

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

Based in Dorking, Hybrid 3 days a week in the office. The role could also be based in Basingstoke but would require frequent travel to the Dorking office

What will you bring?

The Head of Internal Audit at Unum UK reports into the Global Chief Auditor who is based in the US, playing an integral part of the Global Internal Audit Leadership Team.

You’ll have a dotted line reporting into the UK CEO and be directly reporting to the UK Audit Committee. This role is our SMF 5 on our UK Leadership Team, and is responsible for supporting the business in its delivery of the UK growth strategy and playing a key role in the operation of a robust three-lines-of-defence model.

We are looking for an experienced audit leader with an Insurance background who either has, or wants to gain responsibility for SMF 5. You’ll be experienced in running and operating an internal audit function within a regulated environment, through being pragmatic and commercial, and be someone who keeps things simple. You’ll want to do things better, and you’ll have previously influenced efficiency and effectiveness of the audit function through data or technology, working in partnership with the other audit leaders to enable change globally.

You’ll be an effective people leader who can translate strategy into meaningful action for those around you and be someone who is equally comfortable in corralling and developing the team as you are in rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in. You’ll also provide oversight to the small audit team in Poland.

You’ll be someone who maintains independence, develops trust, can deliver difficult messages well and handle conflict, and your natural presence will allow you to develop effective relationships at executive level and throughout the business.

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company: Unum UK