Senior Internal Auditor - Risk & Insight Leader (Hybrid)

Kelda Group Limited 0000411940 - Kelda Group Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Pension contribution up to 12%

24/7 life assurance 4x pensionable pay

Health cash plan

Critical illness insurance

Dental insurance

Cycle to work

Gym membership discounts

Retail savings scheme

Online GP service

Job summary

Yorkshire Water is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Audit team. The role is based in Leeds with hybrid working (two days per week in the office).

It is a fixed-term contract until July 2027, offering a clear path within the Principal Auditor progression plan and a comprehensive benefits package. You will lead high-value audits, influence key decisions, and strengthen risk and control frameworks across the business, working with senior stakeholders and using data to drive insight-led

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in internal audit.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality internal audits in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, scope, and deliver complex internal audits in line with time, cost, and quality standards.
• Lead, oversee, and peer review audits and investigations.
• Consolidate audit findings and report insights to the Manager of Internal Audit.
• Act as a trusted advisor delivering audit and advisory support on ad hoc requests.
• Liaise with other assurance providers to coordinate coverage.
• Build strong relationships across departments and collaborate with subject matter experts.

Skills

Auditing expertise

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Independent thinker

Excellent communication

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Team coaching

Education

Professional qualification in Internal Audit

Job description

Yorkshire Water is seeking an Internal Auditor to join the Audit team. The role is based in Leeds with hybrid working (two days per week in the office).

It is a fixed-term contract until July 2027, offering a clear path within the Principal Auditor progression plan and a comprehensive benefits package. You will lead high-value audits, influence key decisions, and strengthen risk and control frameworks across the business, working with senior stakeholders and using data to drive insight-led