Group head of internal audit

Group Head of Internal Audit
Culham Science Centre, OX14 3DB, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
Employees work in a hybrid mode
Full‑time
Salary: £86,758 + benefits including pension, bonus up to 7%, relocation allowance (subject to eligibility), flexible working options, EAP, generous annual leave, career development opportunities, inclusive culture.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive risk‑based audit plan.
Set the strategy for Group Internal Audit stakeholder engagement.
Lead the internal audit function, including scheduling, assigning work, and estimating resources.
Mentor management on effective leadership and governance culture.
Ensure coverage of assurance mapping of corporate risks and provide audit opinions on internal controls.
Report findings to the Audit & Risk Assurance Committee, Group Director of QSHE, Risk and Assurance, and senior management.
Work with Chairs of UKAEA and UKIFS Audit and Risk Assurance Committees on oversight.
Qualifications
Professional qualification (CIA/ACCA/CMIIA) or equivalent Internal Audit certification.
Experience in project management and risk management (desirable).
Ability to challenge and influence senior management and board level.
Advanced knowledge of audit principles, practices and procedures.
Experience implementing assurance quality improvement programmes.
Significant knowledge of management systems certified to ISO standards.
Dynamic and inspirational leadership with strategic influence.
Excellent Board report writing and technical skills.
Requirements
Eligibility for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years).
For full benefits details and equality, diversity and inclusion commitments, please refer to UKAEA career pages.

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