Internal Audit Manger

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

Cancer Research UK is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to provide independent, objective assurance on governance, risk management and internal control across the Charity. The role is Stratford-based with flexible hybrid working and requires regular attendance at CRUK offices to support collaboration and audit delivery.

Join a team delivering risk-focused audits and advisory reviews, with opportunities to collaborate across directorates and supervise secondees as needed.

Qualifications

• 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 governance, risk management and emerging risks within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Audit experience

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Tools

Data analytics

Automation

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.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

Join Cancer Research UK as an Internal Audit Manager and play a pivotal role in providing independent, objective assurance and insight on the effectiveness of our governance, risk management and internal control arrangements. Working across all CRUK directorates and subsidiaries, you’ll deliver risk-focused audits and advisory reviews that help protect the Charity’s assets, reputation and ability to achieve its strategic objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and impact focused audit professional to influence positive change, build strong stakeholder relationships, and contribute to continuous improvement across a complex and purpose-driven organisation. While the role has no direct people management responsibility, there may be opportunities to supervise secondees and third-party providers as required.

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.

Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.

Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination

Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism

Human: Act to have a positive impact on people

Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively

We’re looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.

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.

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

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.

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.