Senior Internal Auditor

Senior Internal Auditor

South West London | Hybrid Working | £50,000 - £57,000 | Leadership Opportunity

Robertson Bell is thrilled to be supporting a major public sector organisation in South West London in the recruitment of a Senior Internal Auditor on a permanent basis. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced and driven audit professional to take on a leadership role within a high-performing and well-respected internal audit service, delivering impact across a large, multi-site organisation. The internal audit function plays a key strategic role, offering assurance and insight across a broad range of services and transformation initiatives.

About the Role

This is more than just audit delivery, it's about shaping and leading the service. As a Principal Auditor, you will be responsible for managing a team of auditors, overseeing delivery across key areas of the audit plan, and acting as a senior advisor to directorates on risk, control, and governance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the delivery of the strategic and annual audit plan for one of the partner organisations
• Managing, coaching, and supporting audit staff to deliver high-quality, risk-based audit work
• Acting as a key liaison with senior stakeholders, and external audit bodies
• Providing complex and high-level advice on internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance
• Leading on specialist audits in areas such as ICT, procurement, or contracts, depending on your expertise
• Deputising for the Audit Manager or Deputy Head of Audit when required

About You

You'll be an experienced audit professional with proven leadership skills and the credibility to operate at a senior level. You'll bring:

• Exposure to internal audit experience, ideally within the public sector eg. Local Government, Central Government, NHS, Education, Social Housing and Charity
• Significant internal audit experience, including at a senior or management level
• Experience managing and developing teams, able to motivate and support staff through delivery and change
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical, investigative, and report-writing strengths
• A part-qualified or fully qualified
• You'll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a solution-focused mindset, and is ready to step up into a visible and influential leadership role.

What's in It for You?

In addition to making a real difference across vital public services, you'll benefit from a supportive and flexible work environment and a benefits package that includes:

• Over 30 days of annual leave
• Enhanced pension - Up to 30% employee contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Hybrid working with just two days in the office per week

Please note if you have experience in internal audit from within accountancy practice and are looking to step into the public sector, we’re still very keen to hear from you.

If you’re looking for a role that combines senior responsibility with meaningful impact, and want to be part of a respected, forward-thinking audit function, this is a brilliant opportunity to take the next step.