Head of Internal Audit
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £80,000.0 i £86,000.0 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £86,000 + Benefits |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 3BY |
| Cwmni: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 4773893_1772441991 |
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Your new company
Haysis delighted to be working exclusively with Angus Council to recruit astrategic, influential and forward‑thinking Head of Internal Audit. This is aunique opportunity to join a modern, progressive local authority environmentwith a strong commitment to good governance, effective decision‑making, andtransformational change. Operating within a shared service model between AngusCouncil and Dundee City Council, you will help strengthen public accountabilitywhile also supporting ANGUS alive, the Council's Culture and Leisure Trust, andcollaborating closely with partners across Scotland's public sector.
Your new role
As Head ofInternal Audit, you will lead the delivery of a high‑performing Internal AuditService that fully aligns with professional Internal Audit Standards andstatutory requirements. You will provide independent and objective assurance toElected Members, Chief Executives, Corporate Management Teams and AuditCommittees across both councils, covering governance, risk management, internalcontrol frameworks and major change programmes.
You will provideclear strategic direction, inspire and motivate teams, and foster a culture ofcontinuous improvement. A key part of your role will involve preparing anddelivering annual audit plans, leading complex audits and sensitive reviews,ensuring strong performance management, and overseeing effective financialplanning and resource use. You will also lead the counter‑fraud andinvestigation function, championing risk awareness throughout the organisation.Working closely with internal auditors across Integrated Joint Boards, otherlocal authorities, and national audit bodies, you will support collaboration,strengthen professional standards and enhance service impact.
What you'll need to succeed
You will bringsignificant leadership experience within an Internal Audit function, ideallygained within a public sector or highly regulated environment. You will have anexpert understanding of Internal Audit Standards and statutory regulations suchas the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014. You will beconfident delivering independent assurance to senior stakeholders, includingaudit committees and executive leadership, and able to lead challengingprogrammes of audit work with professionalism and integrity.
Strong financialmanagement capability, exceptional communication skills and the ability toinfluence at all levels are essential. You will be comfortable preparing andmanaging budgets, developing service plans, shaping audit strategy, and drivingoperational and cultural improvements. A collaborative mindset is vital, alongwith a track record of working effectively with diverse internal and externalpartners to achieve shared outcomes.
What you'll get in return
Youwill join an influential function with strategic reach across two majorScottish councils. This role offers the chance to shape and modernise InternalAudit services, directly impact governance and transformation activity, andwork closely with senior leadership, elected members, and audit professionalsacross the sector. You will be part of a collaborative, forward‑lookingenvironment that values innovation, continuous improvement, and professionalexcellence.
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