Hours:Permanent, full time role (35 hours per week) with hybrid and flexible working. You'll spend 3 days per week collaborating with colleagues at our Head Office in Skipton.Closing Date:Thu, 21 May 2026Do you want to shape how Internal Audit delivers insight, drives improvement and uses data and innovation to influence decision-making at a strategic level? We're recruiting an Internal Audit – Professional Practices Specialist to help evolve our audit practices, reporting and insight.Who Are We?Not just another building society. Not just another job.We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members.Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do.Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.The team you will be joiningGIA (Group Internal Audit) is a high-performing team of over 35 colleagues. You'll work with teams delivering audit and assurance reviews across Skipton Building Soc iety. Your work helps safeguard customers and stakeholders by ensuring key risks are well managed.GIA is structured across three core specialisms:Financial and Prudential RiskOperational and Conduct RiskIT and ChangeBeyond assurance, we're driving innovation - leveraging data analytics, storytelling in reporting and exploring AI to transform the audit journey.Within this, you will join the Professional Practices function, working closely with Audit Leads, the Professional Development Lead and the wider GIA Senior Leadership Team. This is a key role focused on enhancing methodology, quality and reporting, ensuring GIA continues to evolve and deliver maximum impact across the Group.What Will You Be Doing?You'll play a key role in strengthening how Group Internal Audit operates by enhancing its methodology, quality assurance framework and reporting capabilities. With a particular focus on the continued development of GIA's reporting and management information, including greater provision of insights to the GIA Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders.Key responsibilities include:Supporting the development and continuous improvement of GIA's audit methodology, ensuring alignment to professional standards and evolving business needsEnhancing and supporting delivery of GIA's quality assurance and continuous improvement programme Leading and developing GIA's management information and reporting, ensuring we are reporting the right things, at the right timeShaping the future state of reporting within GIA – identifying opportunities to improve insight, efficiency and impactDelivering meaningful, insight-led reporting to senior stakeholders and committeesSupporting delivery of GIA's strategy, vision and people plan, including coaching and developing colleaguesWhat Do We Need From You?To be successful in this role, you'll have:Experience of working within Internal Audit and a strong understanding of audit methodologies and standardsStrong analytical and data capability, with the ability to turn MI into clear, valuable insightsA continuous improvement mindset, with a passion for enhancing processes, reporting and ways of working (relevant certification would be beneficial, but not essential)An ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levelsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectivelyExperience of developing others through coaching or knowledge sharingA proactive, curious mindset with the confidence to provide constructive challenge and drive improvementAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with othersFinancial services experience advantageousWhat's In It For You?Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space.We have a range of other benefits available to you including;Annual discretionary bonus scheme25 days standard annual leave bank holidays rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 daysHoliday trading scheme allowing the ability to buy and sell additional annual leave daysMatching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)Colleague mortgage (conditions apply)Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric carA commitment to training and developmentPrivate medical insurance for all our colleagues3 paid volunteering days per annumDiverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groupsWe care about your health and wellbeing – we provide a range o f benefits that support this including cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership