Group Senior Internal Auditor

Overview of Responsibilities

The salary for this role is £51,317 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension. Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. 

This role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire. 

This role requires employees to be eligible for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. 

The Role

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Group Senior Internal Auditor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of the UKAEA Group’s strategic goals utilising a collaborative approach with key stakeholders and assisting the Group Internal Audit Function in managing and implementing the audit programme, which is one of the main drivers of continuous improvement within the organisation. You will also be driving the business in the development and promotion of a proactive culture for assurance and acting as a Deputy to the Group Systems Audit Manager ensuring compliance and continual improvement of the Group’s Internal Audit programme.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Planning, conducting and delivering audit assignments as required including the whole audit lifecycle from development of audit terms of reference, planning and leading fieldwork, and formulating audit conclusions to generation of audit reports and presenting to senior management. 
  • Supporting in the planning and implementation of the audit programme including development of the audit plan and co-ordination of audit resource, including budgets. 
  • Co-ordinating internal audit resources including ensuring appropriate competencies are maintained against an appropriate training matrix. 
  • Liaising with senior management in the generation of actions to address audit recommendations, including root cause analysis and consideration of risk exposures and review implementation of actions. 
  • Collaborating with the QSHERA Directorate Senior Leadership Team to assist the roles to drive continuous improvement of the UKAEA risk management and control frameworks. 
Salary
£51,317 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
Programme
Department
Risk and Assurance
Discipline
Type of Employment
Full-time
Reference Number
REF4153V

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.  

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

Benefits 

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

  • Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
  • Corporate bonus scheme up to 7and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
  • Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
  • Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, 
  • Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
  • Wide range of career development opportunities
  • A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive
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What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?

Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.

  • Submit online application

  • Phone interview

  • Face-to-face or virtual interview

  • Other assessments

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.

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