Contract: Permanent 

Location: Hybrid / Quorum Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne 

This is a hybrid working role, so you’ll need to be able to work from our Head Office 2 days per week

Hours per week: 37

Salary: Up to £28,122 depending on experience

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for an Audit Officer to join our Audit, Risk and Assurance team.

You’ll deliver a programme of value adding internal audit activities, which will reduce any risks of non-compliance with both regulations and our business practice.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Carrying out a range of internal audits across the business, including those for our ISO 27001 (Information Security) accreditation
• Demonstrating positive impact and engagement with stakeholders, and working collaboratively with teams to ensure they are prepared for both internal and external audits
• Supporting the Audit Manager with the facilitation of the internal audit schedule conducted by our appointed external audit partner, which offers insight into how our independent external auditors work
• Contributing to preparing reports for the Executive Team and Audit, Risk and Investment Committee and in the ongoing evaluation of our internal audit framework
• Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders through delivering technical audit expertise, along with representing the Audit team at internal meetings/forums

We’d love to hear from you if you offer the following:

• Education to Level 3 or equivalent
• Knowledge or experience of working in a regulated environment, driven around processes and procedures
• Some audit skills knowledge
• Be able to communicate with stakeholders at various levels, so you must be comfortable with this and able to construct written & verbal communications in a concise and meaningful manner
• Be able to present findings and provide justified actions/recommendations so should be competent in presenting your findings (e.g. report writing, group discussions)  
• On occasion you may need to hold challenging discussions so we’re looking for someone who can negotiate and influence
• Ability to demonstrate analytical thinking and application
• Attention to detail
• Strong planning and organisational skills

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

What will we offer you in return? 

You’ll have access to a fantastic range of benefits which support your personal development and wellbeing, including:

• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays
• An additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure
• £200 personal development allowance annually
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications annually
• Two hours a month to spend on personal development
• Free learning resources on our in-house 'Learning to Grow' platform
• A flexible and hybrid approach to working
• Westfield Health Cash Plan worth up to the value of £635
• Employee Assistance Programme - including a 24/7 confidential help line and counselling sessions   
• Doctor Line - same day appointments  
• Company Pension, employer’s contribution up to 9% when you contribute 3%
• Life Assurance (4 x basic salary)  

Shape real change with an NCFE career 

Imagine a career where your contributions affect not only what people learn, but the way that learning is developed and delivered.

With over 170 years of education experience our core purpose remains at the heart of the organisation – to promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society, making sure no learner is left behind.   

Want to know more? Take a look at our website https://www.ncfe.org.uk/  

How to apply  

Before applying, please note that we require all candidates to be able to demonstrate proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Ready to join us and shape real change? Apply with your CV if you have the commitment to excel in this position.

Closing Date: Wednesday 22 May 2024 

Interview Date: First stage interviews will take place on Thursday 6 June 2024 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) statement  

We're committed to building rich diversity into our workforce at all levels, to ensure that we understand and are representative of the communities and customers we serve. 

We do not discriminate against anyone due to their gender, sexuality, race, age, religion, beliefs, identity, social background, visible or hidden disability, or neurodiversity. Instead, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, vibrant and high-performance culture which embraces everyone, celebrates uniqueness, and enables everyone's voice to be heard.