Lead Audit Manager

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Job Title: Lead Audit Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to help lead a dynamic team and shape the future of our Internal Audit Service? We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Lead Audit Manager to join our Internal Audit Team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, value-added audit services across the Council and to external clients.

As Lead Audit Manager, you will:

Drive the delivery of the Internal Audit Strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and client expectations
Lead and manage a team of auditors, overseeing the planning, execution, and quality assurance of complex audits
Ensure the delivery of the internal audit plan, including monitoring performance of the team
Undertake complex and strategic audit reviews
Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure integrated and complementary audit coverage
Provide expert advice and strategic insight to senior management and elected members on internal controls, governance, and risk management
Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the team
Key responsibilities:

As Lead Audit Manager, you will develop and manage annual and strategic audit plans
Our Lead Audit Manager will ensure effective resource allocation and performance management
Deliver high-quality audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders
The Lead Audit Manager will uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, compliance, and corporate governance
What we are looking for?

A qualified internal auditor, with significant experience in public sector or complex organisational environments
Proven leadership and team management skills
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities
A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous professional development
Why join us?

Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team
Make a real impact on public service delivery and governance
Access to excellent training and development opportunities
Flexible working arrangements and a strong work-life balance
Our offer to you:

At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
Agile working (Role dependent) - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
Discounted Gym Memberships
Employee Volunteering Scheme
Medicash

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