Internal Auditor

at  Serco Plc

Location: HMP Fosse Way, Leicester
Contract Permanent
Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience. Plus, basic Serco benefits.
The post holder will be responsible for effectively planning and delivering a comprehensive, dynamic annual audit timetable that supports the performance of all functions in HMP Fosse Way
The role is also critical in leading by example to ensure all functions are operating compliantly to their statutory and contractual obligations. This will ensure that all prisoners are treated respectfully and humanely whilst ensuring that staff are fully aware of their accountabilities in delivering a safe, secure and rehabilitative environment.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Maintaining the Self-Audit Programme (based on a local risk assessment of standards).
To coordinate the work required to fulfil the audit programme.
Provide quality assurance on all aspects of the self-audit process.
Manage the administration of rectification of non-compliance alongside the Governance, Audit and Compliance Coordinator.
Undertake agreed internal audit activities and provide written reports and associated action plans.
Contribute to successful external visits within remit of responsibility for example Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Prisons (HMIP).
Build and maintain professional working relationships with all relevant internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to HMPPS, Measuring the Quality of Prison Life (MQPL), Independent Monitoring Board (IMB).
Complete management checks of all areas across the establishment and provide written reports to the SMT.
Maintain and update the Performance Improvement Plan, ensuring that it is kept up to date at all times.
Contribute to the delivery and achievement of all performance measures, contract outcomes and locally agreed targets including KPI’s/CDI.
Comply with all policies, procedures and legislation applicable.
Commit to personal training and development to ensure that your skills and knowledge are maintained at the appropriate level.

Minimum of 6 – 12 months internal auditor experience
Excellent IT, written and oral communication skills
Ability to demonstrate high level report writing
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and flexibly.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and with a wide range of people.
Commitment to quality of service.
An enthusiastic approach within target orientated environment.
Internal auditor qualifications or equivalent experience