Senior Internal Auditor

Reference: 4797003Job ID: 5393758Posted: 2026-10-20Closing date: 2027-01-17Location: LondonSalary: 60,000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full time / Flexible workingIndustry: Charities & Not For Profit / Audit Risk and ComplianceCompany: HaysConsultant: Hayley DinesHays office: London-Central — 4th Floor, 107 Cheapside,Phone: Email: new companyA leading, values-driven organisation operating within a regulated, public interest environment is looking to appoint a Senior Internal Auditor to join its established Risk and Assurance function.

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. With a strong national presence and a focus on delivering high-quality services, this organisation offers a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, committed to governance, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This is a permanent, full-time role based in central London, offering hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office), alongside excellent flexibility and work-life balance. Your new roleAs a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a key role in delivering a programme of risk-based internal audit and assurance reviews, helping to strengthen the organisation's internal controls, governance framework, and risk management processes.

You will lead and deliver internal audit, compliance, and controls testing activities across a wide range of operational and corporate areas, ensuring risks are effectively identified and managed.

Key responsibilities include

Delivering a programme of internal audit and assurance reviews, including risk-based audits and compliance assessmentsProducing high-quality, insightful audit reports with clear, practical recommendationsConducting investigations into suspected fraud, irregularities, or control weaknessesMonitoring and tracking audit recommendations, ensuring actions are implemented in line with agreed timelinesUsing data analytics and data-led auditing techniques to improve controls testing and insightEngaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership and executive teamsSupporting and complementing an outsourced internal audit function, providing additional in-house assuranceThis is a highly visible role offering exposure to senior decision-makers, with the opportunity to influence and embed best practice across a complex organisation.

What you'll need to succeedYou will be an experienced internal audit or assurance professional with strong technical expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

You will demonstrate: Strong experience delivering risk-based internal audit and assurance reviews, including complex audit assignmentsExperience managing multiple audits or workstreams to tight deadlinesProven ability to re-prioritise and respond to urgent audit or investigation requests, including sensitive or high-risk mattersExperience using data analytics within internal audit and developing data-driven controlsA strong understanding of risk management, governance, and internal control frameworksThe ability to operate with independence, objectivity, and integrity in line with professional standards (e.g.

IIA)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholdersEssential

qualifications

A recognised Accountancy or Internal Audit qualification such as IIA, CIA, ACA, ACCA, CIMA or other CCAB equivalentWhat you'll get in returnFlexible working options available. Salary c.60,000 per annumGenerous benefits package, including matched pension schemeWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV in Word.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4797003 - Hayley Dines

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