Internal Auditor - 30989 Internal Auditor - 30989 Number of jobs available 1 Region South West, West Midlands City/Town Birmingham , Bristol Grade Staff Grade 5 Post Type Permanent Role Type Internal Audit Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Compressed Hours, Other Salary Minimum £41,617 Closing Date: 02/06/2025, 23:55 hours Job description attachment 1 Job Profile - 30989.pdf – 75KB Opens in a new window Candidate pack Candidate Pack - 30989.pdf.docx – 2041KB Opens in a new window Converted File Candidate Pack - 30989.pdf.docx.pdf – 718KB Opens in a new window Security checks level Basic Check Job description Internal Audit contribute to the Environment Agency's vision to “Create a better place for people and wildlife” by reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of corporate governance, risk management and internal control. Our audits cover a diverse range of services, which we sometimes visit in person and our auditors really enjoy the variety this gives. With support from an Audit Manager the role is required to deliver a suite of Internal Audits from our annual plan. You will be expected to deliver audits from the start to finish, including planning and scoping risks, writing a terms of reference, writing and delivering a testing plan, holding an exit meeting and reporting your findings. No two audits are the same and cover novel and interesting topics that extend across the whole of the Environment Agency. One day you could be looking at flood defences and the next waste enforcement. The complexity and skill level required is tailored to the role as appropriate, with Internal Auditors being given support to undertake the audits as required, whilst also encouraging their development. The team We are a team of eight headed by the Deputy Director of Internal Audit and reporting into the Director of Legal in Legal and Audit Services. Experience/skills required A complete or part qualified professional qualification with the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, CCAB or equivalent and internal audit experience is highly desirable. It is not strictly required provided you can demonstrate strong transferable skills. The following are required: An understanding of risk and risk based internal auditing. An ability to work independently and confidently, with support from an Audit Manager. Effective time and resources management to ensure the delivery of reports within the agreed budget and timeframes. Analytical thinking. Diverse thought to find practical and realistic solutions that add value to the client. Confident communication and negotiation skills dealing with business colleagues at all grades. Translation of your findings into clear, concise reports with an action plan and gaining prompt agreement with the client. Be an effective team member, supporting wider delivery by working constructively and flexibly to deliver appropriate outcomes Contact and additional information Interviews to take place early-mid June 2025. If your probation is successful, you are expected to enrol onto/complete a relevant internal audit professional qualification if you do not already have one. Some travel to your base office and other Environment Agency locations will be required in this role. Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment. Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack. Please contact Chloë Tyler-Young at [email protected] for further information. Competence 1 Achieves Results Description Definition: Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results. Describe how you prioritise and organise tasks and resources to ensure work is delivered effectively and in a timely manner to meet targets. Competence 2 Communicates Effectively Description Definition: Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing. 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 communication. Competence 3 Takes Decisions and Solves Problems Description Definition: Finds and delivers optimal solutions by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. Please provide an example where you found the optimal solution by effectively analysing all the information, probing to develop alternatives and taking sound and timely decisions. 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 . 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