Internal Audit Manager; Specialist Services Unit

Position: Internal Audit Manager (Specialist Services Unit)
Job Overview Audit and Assurance Services is a division of NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP). The Internal Audit Manager will support the development and delivery of audit plans and manage a portfolio of project and estates assurance audit assignments, delivering complex high‑level reviews of risks, strategies, governance structures, quality & safety arrangements, financial management and service provision across NHS Wales organisations. Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of audit plans.
• Manage a portfolio of project and estates assurance audit assignments.
• Deliver complex high‑level reviews of risks, strategies, governance structures, quality & safety arrangements, financial management and service provision.
• Provide audit management, including supervising junior staff and training.
• Produce complex audit reports with recommendations for enhancements.
• Preserve and develop audit processes in line with public sector audit standards.
• Maintain professional relationships with senior management to present findings.

Essential Qualifications and Knowledge

• Relevant professional qualification (CCAB qualified accountant or MIIA qualified auditor) with post‑qualification experience or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Highly specialist knowledge of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, Risk Management and Assurance Frameworks, Corporate Governance, Controls Assurance, Stewardship & Probity, Healthcare Standards.
• Extensive experience of internal audit and public sector audit, including audit management and staff supervision.
• Advanced specialised knowledge and experience of internal audit and risk management.
• Knowledge of contract forms (NEC, JCT, ICE, MIM) and NHS Infrastructure and Investment requirements.
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft products and audit software.
• Strong analytical, report writing, presentation, negotiation and team‑building skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge

• Knowledge of healthcare, NHS finance and capital project development.
• Experience of auditing healthcare standards and NHS legislation.
• Specialist knowledge of construction contract management and NHS estate infrastructure.
• Welsh language skills (levels 1‑5).
• Experience of presenting reports to Audit Committees and managing complex projects.

Applicant RequirementsApplicants must hold appropriate UK professional registration and, if not a UK or Republic of Ireland national, must be able to secure a Health and Care or Skilled Worker visa. Welsh language skills are desirable.EEO StatementAll applicants are encouraged to apply. The NHS and NWSSP are committed to equality, diversity and inclusive recruitment.#J-18808-Ljbffr