Location
London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£54,360 to £57,495 per annum

About the Role
We are recruiting for the post of Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit, Anti-fraud and Risk Management Team within the Resources Directorate. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will have substantial experience managing a varied programme of risk-based audits and reviews, providing independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal control arrangements. You will work at a senior level with services across the Council to identify opportunities for improvement and support the delivery of efficient, effective and accountable public services.

You will be responsible for managing, planning and conducting a portfolio of audit assignments and complex reviews, analysing complex information, preparing clear audit reports and presenting findings and recommendations to management.

Tower Hamlets is a unique borough at the heart of London, blending history and innovation. Our award-winning Town Hall in Whitechapel offers a modern, flexible workplace designed to foster collaboration and community. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – creating a positive and inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

If you are passionate about supporting a highly professional Internal Audit team to deliver quality services and achieve positive outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Our Benefits
- Competitive salary £54,360 to £57,495
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership
- Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
- Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance
- Staff money-saving schemes such as rent deposit loans and season ticket loans
- Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways

Experience
- Substantial experience of internal auditing, risk management or assurance activities
- Proven ability to manage a varied programme of risk-based audits and reviews
- Experience communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to work independently and manage others while handling competing priorities

About you
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent report-writing skills with great attention to detail
- Demonstrates integrity, professionalism and a commitment to public service
- Enthusiastic about supporting a professional internal audit team to deliver quality outcomes

Qualifications
Ideally, you will hold or be working towards a relevant professional qualification such as IIA, CIA, CMIIA, ACCA, CIPFA or CIMA.