Senior Internal Audit Manager

An exciting opportunity to join our respected Internal Audit team as a Senior Internal Audit Manager on a permanent basis. Based in our Darlington office with hybrid working or home based options. The role offers significant exposure across the business and the Trustee environment, with a high degree of accountability for delivery, judgement and influence.

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor and in close partnership with the Head of Operations, you will own the delivery of internal audit activity across assigned portfolios. You will prioritise, coordinate and conclude work to a high standard, translating audit work into clear, credible and decision useful insight. Your responsibilities include:

• Overseeing multiple audit engagements, setting direction and maintaining quality and pace.
• Leading complex, high risk or sensitive work where additional judgement is required.
• Engaging senior leaders, Trustees, Board and Committee forums to provide independent insight and constructive challenge on risk, control and governance matters.
• Identifying and communicating themes, root causes and cross portfolio insights that strengthen organisational understanding and support better decision making.
• Contributing to the evolution of the function by enhancing methodology, improving quality and supporting a modern, insight led internal audit approach.