Job Description Purpose of the Role Provide independent and objective assurance and advisory support over the effectiveness of the Group’s risk management and internal control framework. Play a key role in supporting compliance with Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code, including controls documentation, testing and reporting. Operate in full conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and support board-level assurance. Key Responsibilities – Internal Audit & Assurance Lead the planning, execution and reporting of complex and high-risk internal audit engagements. Oversee audit scoping, risk assessment and testing strategies. Review audit workpapers and results prepared by Internal Auditors. Ensure findings clearly articulate control weaknesses, root causes and risk impact. Oversee follow-up of management actions and escalate where remediation is ineffective. Provision 29 – Internal Controls Framework Leadership Lead the identification, documentation and assessment of material controls across the Group. Support management in defining control objectives and expected outcomes. Design and oversee controls testing programmes. Maintain documentation supporting the Board’s annual internal controls declaration. Monitor remediation of control deficiencies and provide thematic reporting. Governance, Risk & Advisory Provide independent advisory input on internal control design for major initiatives. Support continuous improvement of internal control and risk frameworks. Challenge first and second line assurance where appropriate. Support senior stakeholders in understanding control effectiveness and residual risk. Reporting & Audit Committee Support Prepare and review reports suitable for Audit Committee and Board review. Contribute to Audit Committee papers, including Provision 29 updates. Support responses to regulatory and external assurance enquiries. People, Quality & Standards Coach and develop Internal Auditors. Support the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme. Ensure compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and IIA Code of Ethics.