Head of Assurance
Salary: £71,425 - £80,216
Hours: 37 Hours
Contract: Permanent
Location: Northallerton Hybrid Working
The Organisation
The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come. By working for us you will play a part in making positive changes, unlocking investment, supporting business and communities to thrive and creating new and better opportunities for people that live and work here.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced assurance and risk leader to take responsibility for the Combined Authority's organisation‑wide assurance, risk, compliance, and performance management frameworks. This pivotal role strengthens governance, transparency, and accountability across all delivery ensuring high‑quality decision‑making and public value.
As Head of Assurance, you will provide expert leadership in developing and embedding comprehensive assurance processes that support strategic priorities, statutory obligations, and funding requirements. You will oversee programme assurance, risk management, compliance activity, and organisational performance reporting, ensuring a consistent and robust approach across directorates. The role acts as the organisation's subject matter expert on assurance, advising senior leaders, committees, and the Mayor on performance trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
This postholder will lead the internal audit relationship, ensure implementation of audit recommendations, and deliver independent assurance on internal controls, programme delivery, and value‑for‑money. A key focus is embedding assurance within major investments and funding streams, aligned with HM Treasury's Green Book principles, enabling confidence in delivery and supporting future Gateway Reviews and devolution‑related negotiations.
What you will bring
The role requires a specialist, with extensive senior‑level experience across assurance, risk, performance management, and governance. You will demonstrate strong analytical capability, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence senior leaders and politicians. A deep understanding of assurance frameworks, HMT Green Book principles, investment appraisal, and public sector governance is essential. The role requires exceptional leadership, integrity, and the ability to drive cultural and organisational improvement in a complex, high‑profile environment.
You will be joining a new and developing organisation at an exciting time. To learn more about our benefits, visit; Careers at York & North Yorkshire Combined Authority: Work for us
To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-
Contact and Apply
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity or would like to discuss the role in more detail, please visit our dedicated campaign site for more information; YNYCA - Finance Opportunities > NY Resourcing