Permanent
Full Time 37 hours per week
Do you have a strong understanding and desire for good Risk Management?
Devon Audit Partnership is a shared service providing professional internal audit, risk management and counter fraud services to a number of local authorities and other not-for-profit organisations in the Devon area and beyond; we are seeking to recruit a Senior Assurance Manager who, along with any oversight of other assurance activities e.g. internal audits, will primarily have core responsibility for the delivery of our Risk Management Services to one of our key partners, Devon County Council.
We require a successful and motivated professional who can effectively manage and deliver a Risk Management services to a complex and demanding client. You will work collaboratively with other Partnership managers in delivering our Integrated Assurance vision and service, comprising Risk Management, Counter Fraud and Internal Audit. In addition, you will help develop services, help extend our client base and further refine our offering.
You will have proven experience of working with clients at all levels of their organisation in a partnering and supportive manner, making a real difference. Our service culture is based on delivering quality and customer service; you will be well supported, will have a 'can do' ethos and will have the freedom to operate. In return we will expect a confident and focussed individual who is able to bring enthusiasm and solutions in an environment with an increased pace of change, complexity and risk.
The benefits include local government pension, excellent work life balance inc. flexitime, home/remote working through hosted systems, training & development opportunities and generous annual leave, part time applicants will be considered.
About us
Devon Audit Partnership (DAP) is a shared service which provides Assurance Services (Internal Audit, Counter Fraud and Risk Management) to Local Authorities and third sector bodies in the Devon area. Our Partners and clients include County, unitary and district councils, Schools and Academies, National Parks and local Fire & Rescue Service. We continue to grow in client base, services offered and reputation.
We are a not for profit organisation and our purpose is to benefit the partners, clients and public they support. Customer service excellence is at the core of all our work and something we have been proud of with our CSE Award for many years.
We pride ourselves in being people focused in supporting our client’s needs in providing assurance and developing both our client’s and our own services. We recognise the need for constant improvement and been recognised through national awarding bodies for services in risk management, counter fraud and public finance innovation.
About the role
The role is to lead, manage and support in the delivery of professional Risk Management services to a range of clients, but in particular Devon County Council. As part of the Management Team, you will develop the delivery including its continuing integration with Internal Audit and Counter Fraud services. We provide a professional audit and advice service across a wide range of high-profile clients where you may also hold oversight and management responsibility.
You will be likely be working out of our clients’ offices (namely Devon County Council) for some elements of the role to meet the client need (but we are flexible in relation to location). You will ensure that the team delivers a professional, effective, responsive and efficient service. As part of the Management Team you will work collaboratively with other managers to meet the service needs of all clients.
We are seeking a highly skilled individual who can effectively manage and deliver our Risk Management services, and to help further develop and expand our offering and client base.
About You
As an experienced assurance professional, you will have an excellent understanding of how to undertake Risk Management activity, be that policy development, risk workshops or advice, guidance and support. You will also have knowledge and experience of the public sector Internal Audit Standards to aid the application of Integrated Assurance activity. You will understand public sector client risks and facilitate pragmatic and effective solutions to support clients in mitigating those risks.
You will:
Closing date: 05/06/2022
Interview date: 15th / 16th June 2022
For more information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Robert Hutchins, Tony Rose or Matthew Thorpe on 01392 383000
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G.2424-1 Senior Assurance Manager - Job Description
What we can offer you
Working for Devon County Council has all the benefits that you can expect from a large employer.
In return for the vital contribution that you make, we offer:
DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
Happy to Talk Flexible Working.
For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.