Risk & Assurance Officer at Stirling Council Career Site

, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

42276.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Internal Audit, ISO31000, Global Internal Audit Standards, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative, Customer Focus, Relationship Building, Problem Solving

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 16th April 2026 Contract Type: Temporary until 31st March 2028 Salary: £38,823 - £42,276 Hours: 35 per week Stirling Council is an ambitious council seeking to take advantage of the area's unrivalled location and rapid growth to provide opportunities and services for all its citizens and to encourage sustainable business and community development. Every day the Council provides a wide range of services essential to enhancing the life of people living in, or visiting, the area. The Council wants to ensure that the old and young are cared for; to provide support for those in need; to educate our young people; to care for our environment and enhance cultural and sporting opportunities for all. It wants to drive inclusive economic growth, culture and tourism for the area. The Council is looking for you to join the Chief Officer - Governance, Audit Service Manager, Internal Audit Team Leader, Risk Coordinator and the wider Internal Audit, Risk and Corporate Fraud Team to provide Risk Management and Internal Audit services to support Stirling's ambitions to deliver the best outcomes for its communities. Working with the Audit Service Manager and Risk Management Coordinator, you will be professionally qualified in Risk Management or Internal Audit or be willing to work towards a qualification. You will be an integral member of Internal Audit, Risk and Corporate Fraud team and will work with colleagues to drive a positive, risk aware and customer focussed culture. You will be an effective communicator and team player, with a demonstrable track record of achievement. You will be able to work on your own initiative as well as with teams across the Council. You will understand ISO31000 or similar risk management standards as well as the Global Internal Audit Standards. A knowledge of local government and commitment to customer-focused public services is required. Working with colleagues across the organisation and external partners, you will build and develop relationships to deliver solutions and improvements for the benefit of all our citizens. If would like an informal chat on the role, then please email Graham Templeton (templetong@stirling.gov.uk [templetong@stirling.gov.uk]). The successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 1 Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/ycrnonce/risk-assurance_officer_je09_01102025_a3842.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service * Carers Leave * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave * Access to Health & Wellbeing support * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development * Cycle to Work Scheme * Lift share Scheme * Car Lease Scheme * Technology Benefit Scheme

Responsibilities

The role involves providing Risk Management and Internal Audit services to support Stirling Council's ambitions and deliver the best outcomes for its communities. The officer will work with colleagues to drive a positive, risk-aware, and customer-focused culture within the Internal Audit, Risk, and Corporate Fraud Team.