Internal Audit Manger

Cancer Research UK; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

UK travel occasional

Stratford office

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits and strengthen governance and controls from our Stratford base. The role offers hybrid working with 1–2 days in the Stratford office and occasional UK travel to support audit delivery.

You will plan assignments, evaluate controls, and prepare clear reports for senior management, driving improvements across the charity's risk landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and delivering risk-based audits and evaluating governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and judgement skills for risk assessment and actionable recommendations.
• Experience producing high-quality audit reports and insights that support decision-making and improvements.
• Proactive, organised and able to manage multiple priorities with data analytics and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan internal audit assignments, defining objectives, scope and approach aligned to the audit plan.
• Conduct testing, evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, maintain audit working papers.
• Prepare high-quality internal audit reports communicating findings, root causes, risks and recommendations.
• Provide advice on risk management, governance and internal controls to promote effective practices.
• Agree and monitor management actions to ensure timely implementation of improvements.
• Develop and maintain understanding of the Charity's strategy and risks to keep audit work relevant.
• Collaborate with other assurance providers to support a coordinated assurance approach.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Audit standards knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Professional audit/accounting qualification

Job description

Internal Audit Manager £45,000-£50,000 per annum plus benefits

Reports to: Head of Internal Audit

Directorate: Finance, Governance, Audit

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week

Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office)

We offer flexible hybrid working, with regular attendance at CRUK offices to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and audit delivery.

Occasional travel within the UK may be required as part of the role.

Closing date: 23rd September 2026 23:55

Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Recruitment process: 2 -3 stage interview process including a short presentation. Please note that the final-stage interview will be held in person at our Stratford office, Redman Place.

What will I be doing?

Plan internal audit assignments, including defining audit objectives, scope and approach, to ensure audits are risk-focused and aligned to the approved audit plan.

Conduct internal audit testing, evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and maintain complete audit working papers, to provide sufficient evidence for audit conclusions and recommendations.

Prepare high-quality internal audit reports that clearly communicate findings, root causes, risks, emerging themes and recommendations, to support effective decision-making and timely management action.

Provide advice, consultation and support on risk management, governance and internal controls, and contribute to related communications and awareness activities, to promote effective control practices across the Charity.

Agree and monitor management actions arising from audit work, to ensure agreed improvements are implemented in a timely and effective manner.

Contribute to the continuous development of internal audit methodologies, processes, tools and practices, including the use of digital technologies, data analytics and automation, to enhance audit quality, efficiency and insight.

Develop and maintain an understanding of the Charity's strategy, transformation programmes, priorities, operating environment and key risks, while monitoring relevant professional and sector developments, to ensure audit work remains relevant, forward-looking and focused on areas of greatest risk and value.

Collaborate with other assurance providers, including risk, second line assurance, External Audit and specialist regulators, to support a coordinated assurance approach, identify assurance gaps and reduce duplication of effort.

What are we looking for?

Internal and/or external audit experience, including planning and delivering risk-based audits and evaluating governance, risk management and internal control frameworks.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence and constructively challenge stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and judgement skills, with the ability to assess risk, interpret complex information and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.

Experience producing high-quality audit reports and insights that support effective decision-making, drive continuous improvement and deliver meaningful organisational value.

Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to innovation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and leverage data analytics, automation and digital tools to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.

Professional audit, accounting or related expertise, demonstrated through a relevant qualification (or equivalent experience), knowledge of audit standards and methodologies, and an understanding of, or willingness to develop expertise in, governance, risk management and emerging risks within a complex organisation.

What will I gain?

We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools.

Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.

You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page.

Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work.

We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen. Please contact [e-mail] or 020 3469 8400 as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.

We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research.

We work to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s day‑day lives through our research, influence and information.

We are beating cancer – step by step, day by day.

Our work means that people with cancer live better lives through earlier diagnosis and kinder, more effective treatments.

Find a purposeful career that will empower you to grow and collaborate with like‑minded experts.