Job Description
Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.
We are looking for a Head of Internal Audit to join the Clerk of the Parliaments’ Office at the House of Lords. This is a position where you will be able to lead audits led by the internal team, through an external partner, and working with the House of Commons internal audit team to provide third-line assurance for shared services across UK Parliament.
This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis where you will be able to work 2-3 days from home and on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that likes working with a wide variety of different teams and stakeholders, with a successful track record in Internal Audit leadership.
You’ll be accountable for
Strategic leadership and development of the internal audit function
The quality of all internal audit outputs from the internal team and external partner
Leading the development and delivery of the internal audit plan
Managing, motivating and developing the Internal Audit team
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below
What we’re looking for
Chartered Internal Auditor and/ or CCAB qualified accountant
Professional knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards
Proven experience of effective stakeholder relationships
Highly developed communication skills
It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…
A working knowledge of public sector governance arrangements
Experience of partnership working
What you’ll get in return
30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)
Generous pension scheme
Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme
The opportunity to witness history in the making!
The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:
Make laws
Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates
Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise
Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Tuesday 26 May 2026
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact
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The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, sex, gender
reassignment/trans,
marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. xehkeey We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.