Job Description
Permanent Full-Time
Location: Hybrid/Remote, Sale Manchester UK
Salary: £50,000
Reports to: Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance
Line Management Responsibilities: Yes
Overview
Training Qualifications UK is the fastest-growing Awarding Organisation in the UK and a market-leading End-Point Assessment Organisation. We work with over 500 schools, colleges, universities, and training providers across the world to provide qualification certificates, endorsements, and apprenticeships to over 150,000 learners.
Whats the secret to our success? Simply put, we do things differently here!
This role is responsible for leading TQUKs internal audit function, providing independent assurance over the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls across the organisation.
The Audit Manager is a champion of independence, objectivity and robust challenge. They are methodical, evidence-led and comfortable asking difficult questions, with a relentless focus on assurance, comparability and consistency.
The postholder will design and deliver a proportionate, risk-based audit programme, working closely with the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance, senior leaders and third-party internal auditors. Their scope will extend beyond regulatory compliance alone, covering operational, financial, governance and strategic risks, drawing on subject matter expertise where required.
This is an ideal role for someone with experience in internal audit in a regulated or complex environment, who is motivated by embedding best practice and providing meaningful assurance that supports sustainable growth.
Key responsibilities
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Design, implement and maintain TQUKs internal audit framework, methodology and standards.
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Develop and deliver a risk-based internal audit plan, including coordination of internal and third-party audit activity.
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Manage the relationship with third-party internal auditors, ensuring audits are well scoped, effectively delivered and value adding.
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Lead the planning, execution and reporting of internal audits, ensuring findings are evidence-based, proportionate and clearly articulated.
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Provide independent assurance to the Leadership Team and Executive on the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management.
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Track audit actions and ensure timely completion, escalating concerns where appropriate.
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Ensure audit activity remains independent from advisory and operational decision-making outside of formal audits.
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Maintain high-quality audit trails, documentation and reporting aligned to recognised internal audit standards.
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Produce clear, insightful reports for the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance, including themes, trends and emerging risks.
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Promote a culture of continuous improvement and assurance across the organisation.
Other responsibilities
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Line manage Auditors, providing clear direction, coaching and professional development.
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Work closely with Risk and Compliance colleagues to ensure alignment across the ARC function.
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Work with the Head of Audit, Risk and Compliance to ensure audit priorities align with organisational risk and strategic objectives.
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Represent TQUK at audit, governance or assurance-related forums where required.
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Keep abreast of developments in internal audit standards, governance and best practice.
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Maintain a strong knowledge of sector developments and TQUK products, systems and processes.
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Undertake other duties considered within your skill and competence to support the effective running of the business.
Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications
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Proven experience in internal audit, assurance or a related function.
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Experience designing or delivering risk-based audit programmes.
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Strong report-writing skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
Desirable Skills/Experience/Qualifications
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Experience working in regulated, public sector, education or similarly complex environments.
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Professional qualification or working towards one (e.g. IIA, ACCA, ACA, CIMA).
Key characteristics
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Independent, objective and confident in providing constructive challenge.
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Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail.
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Comfortable operating with autonomy and professional judgement.
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Pragmatic, proportionate and solutions-focused.
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Committed to high standards, integrity and continuous improvement.
Key Benefits
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Training, Qualifications & Apprenticeships. Its what we do!
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Company sick pay upon completion of probation.
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25 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (33 in total).
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Additional annual leave day each year, after 2 years of continuous service (up to 28 days).
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An extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
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Annual Loyalty Bonus.
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Annual salary review.
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Bupa healthcare benefits.
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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NEST pension.
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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A positive and supportive working environment.
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Comprehensive onboarding.
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A workplace that supports a healthy work/life balance.
*We are an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Should you require any additional support during the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us so we can assist you.*
