Senior Internal Auditor: Impactful, Data‑Driven & Flexible

Environment Agency; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex audits from start to finish. You will identify risks, design testing plans and clearly communicate findings with action plans.

Joining a collaborative Internal Audit team, you will work with stakeholders across the organisation, use data analytics to modernise audits, and contribute to protecting the environment.

Qualifications

• Complete or part-qualified Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA), CCAB or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience of risk-based internal auditing.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver a portfolio of complex audits 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a suite of complex internal audits from inception through to completion.
• Identify risks in a terms of reference agreed with stakeholders, designing and delivering testing plans.
• Clearly communicate findings through exit meetings and formal reports, supported by an Audit Manager.
• Collaborate with the team and stay connected through regular contact and monthly in-person team meetings.
• Support continuous improvement and innovative approaches within the internal audit function.

Job description

Environment Agency in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead complex audits from start to finish. You will identify risks, design testing plans and clearly communicate findings with action plans.

Joining a collaborative Internal Audit team, you will work with stakeholders across the organisation, use data analytics to modernise audits, and contribute to protecting the environment.