Internal Auditor

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.

What you’ll need to do the role: 

• 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

Desirable: 

• Experience working in a custodial environment

Why Serco?

• Meaningful and vital work – We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you’ll be delivering an essential service that touch people’s lives. 
• A world of opportunity - Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways. 
• Great people - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment. 

What we offer:

• Pension – up to 6%
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Chance to contribute to innovation in the Justice sector
• A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
• A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
• A safe and supportive culture

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.  For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

 

About Serco

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services.  We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Apply

Please click on the apply button to be taken to our careers website

Serco is a Disability Confident Employer committed to employing and retaining people with disabilities. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.

We see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates. We’re a proud holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard and we actively encourage applications from females, those with disabilities or from an ethnic minority background.