Senior Internal Audit Manager — Governance & Risk

Simplyhealth; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplyhealth in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across the group and provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will plan and deliver audits, coach colleagues, monitor action progress and present findings to senior stakeholders, helping strengthen processes and support regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering risk-based internal audits.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk and controls.
• Ability to coach and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality risk-based internal audits from scope to report.
• Assess governance, risk management and control effectiveness across the Group.
• Produce clear audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders.
• Support the annual Internal Audit Plan and strategy.
• Monitor progress on audit actions and drive improvements.
• Maintain audit methodologies and promote continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships while maintaining independence.

Skills

Audit management

Risk assessment

Governance

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIMA/ACCA)

Tools

CAATs

Audit software

Job description

Simplyhealth in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an Internal Audit Manager to lead risk-based audits across the group and provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls.

Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will plan and deliver audits, coach colleagues, monitor action progress and present findings to senior stakeholders, helping strengthen processes and support regulatory compliance.