Reference Number: CEX-002613
Salary: MM2 £55,542 - £70,452
Advert closing date: 16/06/2026
Department: CEX
Location: Civic Centre Site
Contract type: Permanent
Division: Audit & Risk Management Service
Hours Per Week: 36
Internal Audit Manager
We are looking for an experienced internal auditor ready to lead a high‑performing team recognised for the impact and value it delivers. Join Enfield Council and play a key role in strengthening governance, risk management and internal control across the organisation.
About the role
Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will take day‑to‑day operational responsibility for managing, supporting and motivating a skilled team of internal auditors. You will lead the delivery of a varied audit plan and work closely with stakeholders across all Council departments, schools, partner organisations and commercial ventures.
* Lead and quality‑assure audit work from planning through to reporting, ensuring recommendations are practical and add value.
* Build strong, trusted relationships with senior leaders and service managers to support improvement and assurance.
* Monitor delivery against deadlines and budgets, balancing competing priorities and emerging risks.
* Support the Head of Internal Audit and deputise as required.
About you
You bring a strong audit background and hold a relevant professional qualification, such as CCAB, CMIIA, CIA, QIAL or equivalent. You are committed to internal audit standards and best practice, ideally with an understanding of the local authority environment, and you are confident managing a complex workload with competing priorities.
* A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to coach, develop and inspire others.
* Excellent communication skills, with the credibility to influence at all levels and challenge constructively.
* Proven ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, senior leaders and external partners.
* Strong judgement, curiosity and attention to detail, with a focus on delivering clear, evidence‑based assurance.
What we offer
We offer a hybrid working model, with a minimum of two days per week based at Council premises.
Local authority experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate how their skills and experience will bring value to Enfield Council.
Benefits
* An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service, plus eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
* A blend of remote and office‑based working for most roles.
* Interest‑free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
* Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
* Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services, a free and confidential service available to staff and their families.
* Health and leisure discounts and tax‑free bikes for work.
* One month’s paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children’s Social Care.
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