Senior Internal Auditor (Redeployee Applicants Only)

Please note: This role is only open to redeployees at City St George's . Applications from individuals who are not redeployees will not be considered at this time.

To apply, please email your CV and cover letter to ***email_hidden*** with the job title and reference number, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

Are you ready to be part of a transformative journey? At City St George's University, the scope and diversity of our audits are unparalleled. Following our recent merger, we are poised for ambitious growth, and our Internal Audit (IA) team is at the heart of this exciting evolution. We play a pivotal role in providing assurance to the Audit Committee and Council, while also offering advisory services and professional challenge to the Senior Leadership Team to achieve excellence.

Your Role in Our Vision

As part of the University Secretary’s Office, Internal Audit reports directly to the Audit and Risk Committee, ensuring our independence and impact. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will be instrumental in executing audits identified in our annual risk-based plan, as approved by the Audit and Risk Committee. Your insights and recommendations will drive continuous improvement and innovation across the University.

Join us and be a catalyst for change, with your expertise helping to shape the future of our institution, making a lasting impact on our community and beyond.

Responsibilities

Plan and research audits using internal and external resources to support delivery of a risk-based audit process in line with the IA Audit Manual.

Simultaneously manage several large and/or complex assignments across the University either individually or with other team members on an assignment.

Produce concise, factually correct audit reports that convey the opinions arrived at through the audit, in a way that is appropriately contextualised. Including, developing and agreeing practical, pragmatic, proportionate recommendations with auditees that efficiently and effectively improve the management of risk to the achievement of organisational objectives.

Person Specification

This role requires an inquisitive, resilient, proactive, self-starter who demonstrates energy, continual learning and an advocacy for strong governance that supports the achievement of the University’s objectives.

Report writing skills, particularly the ability to concisely and precisely express findings and opinions that convey the output of audit fieldwork with appropriate context

Interpersonal skills to engage with a range of stakeholders and auditees across the organisation, demonstrating integrity, tact and diplomacy in sensitive areas (e.g. frauds, etc.)

Additional Information

Closing date for applications:  13 September 2026 at 11:59pm

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

The University of business, practice and the professions