Head of Internal Audit Dundee/Angus Permanent Full Time Hybrid £80,000 - £86,000 + Benefits
Your new company
Haysis delighted to be working exclusively with Angus Council to recruit astrategic, influential and forward thinking Head of Internal Audit. This is aunique opportunity to join a modern, progressive local authority environmentwith a strong commitment to good governance, effective decision making, andtransformational change. Operating within a shared service model between AngusCouncil and Dundee City Council, you will help strengthen public accountabilitywhile also supporting ANGUS alive, the Council's Culture and Leisure Trust, andcollaborating closely with partners across Scotland's public sector.
Your new role
As Head ofInternal Audit, you will lead the delivery of a high performing Internal AuditService that fully aligns with professional Internal Audit Standards andstatutory requirements. You will provide independent and objective assurance toElected Members, Chief Executives, Corporate Management Teams and AuditCommittees across both councils, covering governance, risk management, internalcontrol frameworks and major change programmes.
You will provideclear strategic direction, inspire and motivate teams, and foster a culture ofcontinuous improvement. A key part of your role will involve preparing anddelivering annual audit plans, leading complex audits and sensitive reviews,ensuring strong performance management, and overseeing effective financialplanning and resource use. You will also lead the counter fraud andinvestigation function, championing risk awareness throughout the organisation.Working closely with internal auditors across Integrated Joint Boards, otherlocal authorities, and national audit bodies, you will support collaboration,strengthen professional standards and enhance service impact.
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