Job: Assistant Director, Internal Audit (Group) Contract: Permanent Salary: £73,896 - £82,840 Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving excellence in governance, risk management, and assurance? The GMCA Group is seeking an outstanding individual to join us as our new Assistant Director, Internal Audit (Group). This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic leadership to the internal audit teams across GMCA, GMFRS, TfGM, and GMP. Youll play a pivotal role in ensuring robust governance and effective risk management, acting as a trusted advisor to senior leaders and statutory officers. Your work will promote transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across a diverse and complex group of organisations. About you: Lead and inspire high-performing internal audit teams, fostering collaboration and professional growth. Develop and deliver a group-wide internal audit strategy aligned with organisational objectives and stakeholder expectations. Advise senior management and Audit Committees, ensuring compliance with professional standards and legislation. Drive innovation and continuous improvement, sharing best practice and addressing shared risks across the group. Oversee counter fraud and whistleblowing arrangements, and lead on complex investigations when required. Champion ethical standards, inclusivity, and sustainability in all aspects of your work. What Were Looking For Extensive experience leading internal audit services in the public sector. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, and teams in complex environments. Relevant professional qualification (CMIIA, CIA, CIPFA, ICAEW) and current membership of a recognised body. Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. A collaborative, adaptable leader committed to continuous improvement and organisational development. Why Join Us? Influence the strategic direction of governance and assurance across Greater Manchesters key public sector organisations. Work with senior leaders and partners to deliver meaningful change and value. Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive, and supportive team environment. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help shape the future of public sector governance in Greater Manchester. About us: As an employer, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is made up of a number of key Greater Manchester strategic functions and service providers including; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS); Waste and Resources; Environment; Work and Skills; Research; Public Sector Reform; Police, Crime and Criminal Justice; Homelessness; the Greater Manchester Ageing Hub and the Commissioning Hub. We value the diversity of our employees, and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across Greater Manchester. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of peoples age, disability, Trans status and Non-binary identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.