Lead Audit Manager

Job introduction

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Job Title: Lead Audit Manager

A bit about us:

Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

The role:

Are you an experienced audit professional ready to help lead a dynamic team and shape the future of our Internal Audit Service? We are seeking a highly motivated and strategic Lead Audit Manager to join our Internal Audit Team and play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, value-added audit services across the Council and to external clients.

As Lead Audit Manager, you will:

• Drive the delivery of the Internal Audit Strategy, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities and client expectations
• Lead and manage a team of auditors, overseeing the planning, execution, and quality assurance of complex audits
• Ensure the delivery of the internal audit plan, including monitoring performance of the team
• Undertake complex and strategic audit reviews
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure integrated and complementary audit coverage
• Provide expert advice and strategic insight to senior management and elected members on internal controls, governance, and risk management
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and professional development within the team

Key responsibilities:

• As Lead Audit Manager, you will develop and manage annual and strategic audit plans
• Our Lead Audit Manager will ensure effective resource allocation and performance management
• Deliver high-quality audit reports and present findings to senior stakeholders
• The Lead Audit Manager will uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, compliance, and corporate governance

What we are looking for?

• A qualified internal auditor, with significant experience in public sector or complex organisational environments
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous professional development

Why join us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team
• Make a real impact on public service delivery and governance
• Access to excellent training and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and a strong work-life balance

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (Role dependent) - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Friday 8 August 2025
Shortlisting date: from Monday 11 August 2025 onward
Interview date: Friday 5 September 2025

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Please note: this vacancy is classified as a politically restricted position.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Carol McDonnell, Head of Internal Audit, at carol.mcdonnell2@liverpool.gov.uk.

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

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