Job Description

This is an Expression of Interest (EOI) opportunity, available on a lateral move basis only. Applications are open to Core Scottish Government employees only.

Job Title – Senior Internal Audit Manager

Business Area/Directorate – Internal Audit Division

Location – Victoria Quay and Atlantic Quay

Working Arrangement – Staff in roles compatible with hybrid working should aim to spend 40% of their contracted working time working in person at their contractual workplace. More information can be found within Hybrid Working Policy

Grade - C1

Advert type -Level Transfer

Duration - Permanent

Eligibility - Expressions of interest are invited from substantive colleagues on level transfer from Core SG only.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship not being offered

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

In this role you will lead the delivery of high-quality internal audit service across the Scottish Government and 26 public bodies. You will shape audit activity that supports senior leaders, strengthens governance, and drives improvement across the Scottish public sector.

The Internal Audit Division provides an independent, risk-based audit service to the Scottish Government, it’s executive agencies, and a broad range of public bodies. The Division sits within the Directorate for Internal Audit and Assurance alongside counter fraud, data protection, digital and programme assurance functions. The Directorate operates collaboratively, bringing together specialised expertise to provide timely, proportionate assurance and support effective decision-making.

You will lead, develop and oversee a team of auditors and audit managers to deliver a programme of audit reviews.

Responsibilities

•Provide strategic leadership as part of the Internal Audit Senior Management Team, ensuring objectives are met and audit standards are upheld.
•Build strong and credible relationships with senior stakeholders to support effective assurance and strengthen the profile of internal audit.
•Develop risk-based audit plans that meet the assurance needs of Accountable Officers across a varied client portfolio.
•Lead, coach and manage audit teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of audit plans, aligned to the Global Internal Audit Standards.
•Present audit plans, progress reports and annual assurance opinions to Audit Committees and advise on issues arising from audit work.
•Contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement across the Directorate.

Qualifications

You must hold a CMIIA or CCAB qualification.

Proof of qualifications will be checked at the assessment stage.

Success Profile

Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of behaviours, experience and technical criteria (if applicable) that candidates will be assessed on.

Experience:

•Strong knowledge of risk management, governance and control and internal audit supported by a professional qualification with a relevant Chartered institute (eg, CMIIA or CCAB).
•Experience in delivering end-to-end internal audit services in line with Global Internal Audit Standards
•A strong history in leading and developing audit teams, including performance management, mentoring and workforce planning.
•Experience working with senior leaders, Audit Committees and external bodies, with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and influence decisions.
•Experience supporting organisational change and continuous improvement within a public sector context.

Behaviours:

•Leadership (Level 4)
•Developing self and others (Level 4)
•Managing a quality service (Level 4)
•Communicating and Influencing (Level 4)
•Changing and Improving (Level 4)

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot

Working Pattern

This post is based in Victoria Quay (Edinburgh) or Atlantic Quay (Glasgow) and in line with our current ways of working, our team follows a hybrid working approach, where colleagues use a mix of office based and remote working (working from home) depending on the requirements of the role and personal circumstances.

The post is a full-time role, but staff with different working patterns are invited to apply, and we will assess proposed working patterns against the business requirements for this post.

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including Flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in-person 40% of the time, either in an office or other agreed work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Further Information

Further information about this opportunity is available from Iain.Burns@gov.scot,

How to Apply

Please submit an Expression of Interest (maximum 500 words) outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team. Please align this to how you meet the behaviours, experience and technical skills listed in the Success Profile above.

Vacancies close at 11:59pm on the date displayed in the table, unless otherwise stated on the job advert.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an informal discussion.

Discussions are to be confirmed.

Professional Development

We support continued Professional Development through funded training, CPE opportunities. You will work within an experienced, multi‑disciplinary team committed to maintaining high standards and developing its people and routes to advance qualifications.

Recruitment Principles

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principlesand we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.

About us

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service observing the Civil Service Code and working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules

Security checks

Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).

You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide

Equality statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further information

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website

Read our Candidate Guidefor further information on our recruitment and application processes.