6 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: • The Royal Borough of Greenwich is seeking an experienced Audit and Anti-Fraud Manager to cover a vacant post within the Finance Directorate. • The role is responsible for managing the Council’s internal audit and anti-fraud function, ensuring effective audit coverage, probity, compliance and value for money across Council services. • Reporting to the Head of Audit & Anti-Fraud, the postholder will manage a large team, oversee complex investigations, and support the Director of Finance in discharging statutory Section 151 responsibilities. Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample): • Manage and lead the Audit and Anti-Fraud Team, including responsibility for up to 20 staff. • Deputise for the Head of Audit & Anti-Fraud as required. • Plan, deliver and monitor a risk-based Audit and Anti-Fraud Plan in line with statutory requirements. • Manage and review internal audits across corporate finance systems, contracts, IT, schools, housing benefits and Council-funded services. • Direct and manage complex, sensitive and high-risk fraud investigations, including Housing Benefit fraud and corporate irregularities. • Ensure audits and investigations comply with legislation, professional standards, Accounts and Audit Regulations and CIPFA Internal Audit Code of Practice. • Provide assurance to senior management on governance, risk management and internal controls. • Produce high-quality audit and investigation reports with practical recommendations and monitor implementation. • Liaise with Chief Officers, Members, external agencies, Police and regulatory bodies as required. • Promote fraud prevention, fraud awareness training and continuous improvement across the Council. • Ensure confidentiality, whistleblowing protection and adherence to data protection and legal requirements. • Maintain quality standards including ISO and Investors in People accreditation. Skills/Experience: • Significant experience in internal audit and anti-fraud within a local authority or public sector environment. • Strong knowledge of Section 151 responsibilities, governance, risk and internal control frameworks. • Proven experience managing and leading large teams. • Experience of managing complex fraud investigations and audit reviews. • In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, Accounts and Audit Regulations and professional audit standards (CIPFA). • Experience producing reports for senior management, Members, committees and external bodies. • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to advise and influence at senior level. • Experience of using modern audit and investigation techniques, including data analytics. • Excellent written, analytical and decision-making skills. Additional Information: • The closing date: 18/01/2026 @09:00. • Hours: 35 hours per week. • Location: The Royal Borough of Greenwich.