Internal Auditor - 36620

Environment Agency; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Agency's Internal Audit team seeks a seasoned auditor to deliver a portfolio of audits from inception to completion, applying risk-based approaches and robust testing plans. You will liaise with stakeholders and deliver clear, actionable reports while travelling to base offices and other EA locations to support audit delivery.

You will bring CIA/CMIIA or equivalent, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple audits on time and within budget in

Qualifications

• CIA/CMIIA or equivalent certification (or part-qualified).
• Knowledge and practical experience of risk-based internal auditing.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver a portfolio of audits concurrently, meeting quality and budget expectations.
• Strong analytical and written communication skills, able to translate findings into clear action plans.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of internal audits from inception to completion.
• Identify risks, design and deliver testing plans.
• Communicate findings through exit meetings and formal reports.
• Travel to base office and other Environment Agency locations to support audit delivery.

Skills

CIA/CMIIA

Risk-based auditing

Portfolio management

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder negotiation

Time management

Collaborative teamwork

Job description

Do you want your work to make a real difference to people, communities and the environment? Joining the Environment Agency’s Internal Audit team lets you undertake challenging work that makes a difference. Every day, our work helps strengthen how the organisation delivers on its mission to create a better place for people and wildlife. If you enjoy variety, interesting topics and seeing the impact of your work firsthand, this role offers a rewarding and meaningful career.

We provide independent assurance by reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management and internal control across the organisation. This is a varied and engaging role where no two audits are the same. Our work spans the breadth of the Environment Agency’s activities - one audit could be reviewing flood defences and the next waste enforcement. Auditors value the opportunity to work on novel and complex topics, visit environmental assets and projects, and see first‑hand how their work contributes to protecting and improving the environment.

With the support of an Audit Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a suite of internal audits from the annual plan, taking assignments from inception through to completion. This includes identifying risks in a terms of reference agreed with stakeholders, designing and delivering testing plans, and clearly communicating findings through exit meetings and formal reports.

We are a collaborative team that stays connected through regular contact, including monthly in person team meetings. We encourage innovation and continue to modernise our approach, including the use of data analytics and AI‑enabled tools including risk engines and report‑writing generators.

We are fully committed to building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Please indicate any preferences regarding your working arrangements in your application.

The team

Weare a team ofsevenheaded by the Deputy Director of Internal Audit, reporting tothe Director of Legal and Audit Services. We have a dotted line to the CEO and Chair of the Audit Risk and Assurance Committee and have a good relationship with these roles.

We work closely with the Government Internal Audit Agency who are the professional practice leads in central government and have a wide network with other government auditors.

Experience/skills required

• Highly desirable: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or part‑qualified (>50%) Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA), CCAB or equivalent.
• Knowledge and practical experience of risk‑based internal auditing.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver a portfolio of audits concurrently, meeting quality and budget expectations.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to apply diverse thinking to develop practical, value‑adding solutions.
• Excellent written skills, translating findings into clear, concise reports with agreed action plans.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised, able to manage time and resources effectively, proactively identifying issues and driving solutions.
• Collaborative team player.

Contact and additional information

This role will require some travel to your base office and other Environment Agency locations to support audit delivery and attend monthly team meetings.

If youare not qualified or is part qualified,youwill beexpected tocompletearelevant professional qualification.

We are aiming to hold interviews w/c 23 of November. If your application is successful you will need to complete a timed online written test beforehand and depending on the outcome, you will then be invited to a face to face interview in Bristol or Birmingham.

Please contact Chloë Tyler-Young at [e-mail] for further information.

Please talk me through your approach to an internal audit and describe how you organise and prioritise tasks and resources to ensure your work is delivered to budget and on time and meets expected quality standards.

Competence 2 Influences and Persuades Others

Description Please explain how you effectively use communication methods to explain your results and persuade others to your way of thinking. Consider both written and verbal.

Competence 3 Takes Decisions and Solves Problems

Description Please talk me through an audit example you are proud of where you effectively analysed a situation and agreed the optimal solution to a problem.

If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.Although the Environment Agency is a non-departmental public body sponsored by Defra, we subscribe to and align with the candidate guidance on the use of artificial intelligence found on the Civil Service Careers website .Please review for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.