About GIAA GIAA is an executive agency of His Majesty’s Treasury and is the majority delivery agent of internal audit services to government departments and their Arms’ Length Bodies. We work with c.140 clients on a recurring basis including 15 of the 17 main government departments. The Agency also provides a range of allied client services including counter fraud, investigations, applied data analytics and advisory work. The Agency’s strategy 2025-29 can be found here. The Agency leads the wider government internal audit function across government and in this capacity provides professional support and guidance to all internal audit practitioners across government whether they work for the Agency, in in-house teams, or deliver via outsourced arrangements with the private sector. The current Internal Audit functional strategy can be found here. About the Role The Technical Director role was created to strengthen the consistent quality of the Agency’s client services and mitigate reputational risk. With the current postholder retiring later in 2026, the new Technical Director will continue this work and build a comprehensive, Agency‑wide approach to quality and assurance. GIAA recently achieved ‘Generally Conforms with Global Internal Audit Standards’ in its External Quality Review by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, the highest rating available to a multi‑client provider. As the Agency’s technical expert, you will drive the highest standards and impact of our services across government, ensuring our strategy remains aligned to evolving client needs. You will own GIAA’s internal audit methodology and ensure continued compliance with GIAS as it develops, including the increasing use of technology and artificial intelligence. You will also oversee the quality assurance and improvement programme for all client services beyond internal audit, including advisory work, counter fraud and investigations, data analytics and grants certification. This includes leading the Audit Profession and Practice team, managing practice risk, ensuring high‑quality product development and acting as concurring reviewer for the Agency’s highest‑risk or most sensitive deliverables. As a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo) you will support the Chief Executive in delivering the GIAA strategy and corporate plan and share collective responsibility for executive decisions. You will also represent the Agency externally, maintaining strong strategic relationships across government and with private sector stakeholders. Key responsibilities will include: Acting as part of the collective leadership of the Agency as a member of its ExCo and supporting the Chief Executive and Accounting Officer to implement and oversee delivery of the Agency’s strategy and its corporate plan. Ownership of the GIAA’s internal audit methodology and the Agency’s continued compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards. Ownership of the Agency’s second line quality assurance processes and a Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme for all client services. Acting as the lead executive for the NED-chaired Quality Oversight Committee that has responsibility for scrutiny of the quality of service delivery across the Agency. Management of reputational risks to the Agency. Leading and managing an inclusive and high performing team that embraces a client focussed culture, is driven by high quality outputs and has an ambition to innovate. Person Specification While in post, the successful candidate will be expected to perform well across the full range of Senior Civil Service behaviours set out in the Success Profile framework and demonstrate commitment to Civil Service values. The essential criteria for the purpose of selection are: Full current membership of a recognised CCAB accountancy body, or of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors UK & Ireland (and hold chartered auditor/CMIIA designation or the MIIA) Substantial assurance leadership experience in a large, complex and client-focused organisation Experience of leading reputational risk management in a professional services setting Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop diverse teams, driving high performance and continuous improvement Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience operating in politically sensitive environments Commitment to upholding public sector values, promoting inclusion, and delivering Value for Money. How to Apply For more information on the role and how to apply, please review the attached candidate pack and submit your application by 23:55 on 11th May 2026. Please submit your application direct to Gatenby Sanderson by clicking the link .