Senior Internal Auditor - 36621

Environment Agency; Birmingham; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Environment Agency's Internal Audit team is seeking an experienced internal auditor to deliver a portfolio of complex audits across the organisation. You will drive risk-based testing, craft findings and participate in governance discussions with stakeholders.

You will work autonomously under an Audit Manager, travel to base offices in Bristol or Birmingham, and contribute to improving governance, risk management and internal controls while supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Formación

• Chartered internal auditor qualification in progress (CMIIA/CCAB preferred).
• Strong knowledge of risk-based internal auditing per Global Standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex audits within time and budget.
• Excellent written communication to produce clear reports.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver a suite of complex internal audits from the annual plan.
• Design testing plans and identify risks with stakeholders.
• Communicate findings through exit meetings and formal reports.
• Travel to base offices and other Environment Agency locations as needed.

Conocimientos

CMIIA/CCAB

Risk-based auditing

Portfolio management

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Stakeholder influence

Time management

Team collaboration

Educación

CMIIA/CCAB partial qualification

Herramientas

Data analytics tools

AI-enabled tools

Descripción del empleo

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.

You will be responsible for proactively and autonomously delivering a suite of complex 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, supported by an Audit Manager. We are a collaborative team that supports one another as needed, and 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 committed to building an inclusive workforce reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements. Please indicate preferences regarding your working arrangements.

We are a team of seven headed by the Deputy Director of Internal Audit, reporting to the 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

• Complete or part‑qualified (>50%) Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA), CCAB or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of risk‑based internal auditing, aligned to the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver a portfolio of complex audits concurrently, meeting quality and budget expectations across multiple stakeholders.
• 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, supporting wider team delivery and objectives.

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 you are part qualified, you will be expected to complete the relevant 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.

Role specific license requirements Complete or part‑qualified (>50%) Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA), CCAB or equivalent.

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,

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

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 .