Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid (Head Office: 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 £29,258 depending on experience

About the role

We’re excited to be looking for an Audit Officer to join our Audit team.

The Audit team is a dedicated function responsible for delivering NCFE’s value‑adding programme of internal audits. We work across the organisation to provide assurance, insight, and recommendations that strengthen controls, improve processes, and support continual improvement.

In this role you’ll work across the organisation, building strong relationships while delivering meaningful audit work that directly improves processes, controls, and organisational performance. You’ll gain exposure to both internal and external audits, develop your technical expertise, and play a key part in strengthening NCFE’s overall assurance and risk management framework.

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 working in a regulated environment, driven around processes and procedures
• Understanding of audit principles
• Confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels and producing clear, concise written and verbal communications
• Able to present findings clearly and provide well‑justified actions and recommendations through effective report writing and group discussions
• On occasion you may need to hold challenging discussions so we’re looking for someone who has negotiating and influencing skills
• Strong analytical thinking with excellent attention to detail and effective planning and organisational skills

Feeling inspired? Read the full Job Description 

What will we offer you in return? 

Below are just some of the fantastic benefits we’ll offer you to support you both professionally and personally. You can also visit our Life at NCFE page which covers financial, physical and mental health support, time off and your development.  

• Annual leave starting at 25 days and increasing up to 30 days with length of service 
• 8 bank holidays and an additional 3 days off during the Christmas closure 
• YOU celebration day to celebrate your birthday or another life event  
• YOU hour allowing you one hour per month to spend time on something that promotes your wellbeing 
• Learning and Wellbeing fund of up to £200 per year 
• £400 towards any NCFE accredited qualifications per year  
• Up to 20 Volunteering hours per year 
• Flexible working culture with a hybrid working approach  
• Early finish on a Friday at 4:30pm to start your weekend early  
• Health cash plan through Westfield to claim towards health costs such as dental and optical  
• Tech and Home scheme with savings at Currys and IKEA  
• Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential helpline and access to face to face and telephone counselling  
• Pension of up to 9% employer contribution when you contribute 3%   
• Death in service payment worth 4 x your salary 

In addition to our benefits package, Our Colleague Experience Charter sets out the unique experience you can expect when working at NCFE, to enable a thriving, engaged culture. You can find out more about our Colleague Experience Charter and working life at NCFE. 

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: Thursday 2 April 2026 

Interview Date: Thursday 9 April 2026 

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.