Deputy Head of Internal Audit & Consultancy
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.Department - Finance, Audit and ProcurementLocation(s) - Central LondonSalary - £80,996Flexible working: Flexible working opportunities are available including flexi-time, jobshare and compressed hours. There will also be the opportunity to work from homeduring part of your working week however you will be expected to be in the office for aminimum of four days per week.About UsMI5 safeguards the UK against threats such as terrorism, espionage, cyber and sabotage.We investigate suspect individuals and organisations in the UK to obtain, collate, analyseand assess secret intelligence relating to these threats. Alongside our British Intelligencepartners MI6 and GCHQ, we provide the UK government with the information they needto protect national security. At MI5, you'll enjoy varied and rewarding work in a supportiveand encouraging environment that puts the emphasis on teamwork.The RoleOur Internal Audit and Consultancy (IAC) function is a diverse team that works as atrusted business partner with the agencies: protecting value, delivering insight, anddeveloping talent and future leaders. We have privileged exposure to the work of thecommunity as a whole and take pride in delivering high quality and impactful services,while continuously seeking opportunities to innovate. It's challenging, varied andmeaningful work that you simply won't find anywhere else. Find out more aboutour internal audit team here.We're looking for an experienced leader to become a member of the IAC SeniorLeadership team. In this role you'll lead the MI5 and MI6 audit teams and the delivery ofthe audit programmes. You'll manage and oversee the delivery of internal audit assuranceand advisory work at pace, covering a wide range of topics. This will include topics thatare truly unique to the intelligence community, such as reviews of mission-focusedcapabilities and adherence to the legal framework underpinning our mission work.You'll develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships to understand their needs.You'll develop and maintain a deep understanding of the organisation's strategicobjectives, key risks and opportunities to know where and how IAC can add value on anongoing basis. You'll work closely with other assurance providers, including second line of
defence functions, and work with them to develop integrated assurance. You'll managethe MI5 and MI6 teams by supporting their capability development and careeraspirations.
Your contribution will make a real difference. You'll provide customers with high qualityassurance and advisory services that help strengthen and enhance our risk management,governance, and internal control arrangements.About youYou'll be an experienced audit professional who has experience in developing and leadingteams. You'll be able to understand and evaluate business arrangements quickly and be acredible communicator who can interact with staff at all levels across the organisation -taking a lead role when communicating to senior stakeholders. You'll be motivated bymaking a difference and be passionate about driving improvement.You will bring a solid and demonstrable audit and risk management background in thepublic and/or private sector. You'll also hold a relevant qualification, such as IIA, CCAB orequivalent.As this is a leadership role, you will have experience in managing and leading teams todeliver complex, risk based internal audit programmes as well as leading on the broaderaudit lifecycle activities, including developing the annual audit plan and opinion. Yourexperience will demonstrate leadership and people management skills with the ability toadapt oversight and coaching approaches to support and empower your team.You will be a strong communicator, able to influence stakeholders and deliver difficultmessages with impact. You will build networks and work collaboratively with businessareas to support change. Additionally, you will have a high standard of writtencommunication skills with experience of writing reports for senior management.As a strategic thinker, you'll be able to apply your analytical skills in complex anduncertain environments to deliver organisational value through audit and advisoryservices. You'll also be able to manage competing priorities, having oversight of aportfolio of work and providing clear direction to your team to deliver timely and high-quality results.Training and DevelopmentNo matter your experience or background, you'll receive dedicated support when you join.You'll have access to resources to support your career growth and get all the help andguidance you need to grow a rewarding career at the heart of national security.
You'll be working in a culture committed to your development. You'll have an inductioninto the function when you start and regular check-ins with your manager throughout theyear, as well as help to identify the skills and experience you need to excel. You won't beon your own – throughout your career, you'll be surrounded by colleagues who want youto succeed.Rewards and BenefitsYou'll receive a starting salary of £80,996 plus other benefits including: 25 Days Annual Leave automatically rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, and anadditional 10.5 public and privilege holidays. Opportunities to be recognised through our employee performance scheme. Personal Learning Budget. Interest-free season ticket loan. Excellent pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Facilities such as a gym, restaurant and on-site coffee bars (at some locations). xcunqrw Paid parental and adoption leave.