Job Description
Provide independent and objective assurance and advisory support over the effectiveness of the Group’s risk management and internal control framework. Play a key role in supporting compliance with Provision 29 of the UK Corporate Governance Code, including controls documentation, testing and reporting. Operate in full conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and support board-level assurance.
Key Responsibilities – Internal Audit & Assurance
* Lead the planning, execution and reporting of complex and high-risk internal audit engagements.
* Oversee audit scoping, risk assessment and testing strategies.
* Review audit workpapers and results prepared by Internal Auditors.
* Ensure findings clearly articulate control weaknesses, root causes and risk impact.
* Oversee follow-up of management actions and escalated where remediation is ineffective.
Provision 29 – Internal Controls Framework Leadership
* Lead the identification, documentation and assessment of material controls across the Group.
* Support management in defining control objectives and expected outcomes.
* Design and oversee controls testing programmes.
* Maintain documentation supporting the Board’s annual internal controls declaration.
* Monitor remediation of control deficiencies and provide thematic reporting.
* Provide independent advisory input on internal control design for major initiatives.
* Support continuous improvement of internal control and risk frameworks.
* Challenge first and second line assurance where appropriate.
* Support senior stakeholders in understanding control effectiveness and residual risk.
Reporting & Audit Committee Support
* Prepare and review reports suitable for Audit Committee and Board review.
* Contribute to Audit Committee papers, including Provision 29 updates.
* Support responses to regulatory and external assurance enquiries.
People, Quality & Standards
* Coach and develop Internal Auditors.
* Support the Internal Audit Quality Assurance and Improvement Programme.
* Ensure compliance with the Global Internal Audit Standards and IIA Code of Ethics.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in internal audit, risk or controls assurance within a complex organisation.
* Strong understanding of internal controls frameworks and evidence-based assurance.
* Knowledge of the UK Corporate Governance Code, particularly Provision 29.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Additional Information
Frasers Champion – Employees are recognised each month with a peer-nominated scheme, 8 winners receiving double their pay for a month when living the Frasers Group values.
Retail Reconnect – Employees gain insights by spending one to two days in a store or warehouse to learn how front‑line work impacts the business.
Fearless 1200 – A rewards program linking performance to growth, recognising colleagues across the business for living values and driving impact.
Employee Welfare – Frasers Fit offers free gym classes and discounted memberships, and a wellbeing app with training, nutrition and lifestyle advice. Retail Trust provides free access to a 24‑hour wellbeing helpline, counselling, and financial/legal support.
Job Location
To be confirmed.
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