Saga plc seeks a Head of Internal Audit to lead a team of four auditors.
Responsibilities
Build and manage a high-performing team of internal audit professionals.
Develop and implement the audit plan and support the Operating Board in understanding their role and accountabilities in mitigating and managing risk within their area of responsibility.
Facilitate the development and implementation of the Internal Audit Strategy, providing strategic leadership and direction to the team.
Implement action plans related to risk assessment and annual planning, audit execution, audit reporting, and support the BU Audit and Risk Committees.
Provide robust annual opinions to the BU Audit and Risk Committees on the effectiveness of the internal risk and control environment in accordance with professional standards and corporate governance requirements.
Lead Internal Audit’s annual risk assessment and planning process to develop the audit plan aligned with the strategic objectives and risk profile of the business units.
Ensure all Internal Audit reports are clear, concise, identify root causes with practical solutions, and deliver value to management.
Meet regularly with the Audit Risk and Compliance Committee to report the status of Internal Audit and ongoing monitoring activities.
Proactively inform senior management of significant risks or exposures related to internal controls, compliance, and/or governance.
Follow Governance and Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity and due diligence.
Promote a culture of continuous improvement and implement innovative strategies based on the latest trends and research.
Leverage knowledge and expertise to ensure policies and processes underpin business delivery and are simple, relevant, and inspiring.
Provide oversight and guidance to a team of SMEs when delivering robust assurance to the Operating Board and Audit and Risk Committees.
Qualifications
Professional audit expert with leadership experience; extensive knowledge of regulated industries, preferably hospitality or travel.
CIA, ACA, ACCA, CMIIA qualified with significant internal audit leadership experience.
Experience leading a team of SMEs to deliver assurance to the Operating Board and Audit and Risk Committees.
Deep understanding of risk and compliance requirements in a regulated environment.
Experience in large-scale change programmes within a plc / FTSE environment.
Strong business‑partnering approach, inspiring and driving continuous improvement.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Benefits
25 days holiday + bank holidays (with option to purchase an additional 5 days).
Pension scheme matched up to 10%.
Company performance‑related annual bonus – up to 15%.
Car allowance of £4,800 per annum.
Private medical insurance after 1 year’s service.
Life assurance policy on joining – 4× salary.
Wellbeing programme.
Colleague discounts, including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance.
Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies.
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Grandparents leave.
Income protection.
Access to Saga Academy, the bespoke learning platform.
Flexible hybrid working model – typically 1–2 days in office at Folkestone with remaining days working from home.
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