Internal Auditor

Job title: Internal Auditor | Grade: 5 | Employment type: Permanent | Hours: Full time (35) | Starting salary: £38,920 (Starting salary from April 2026: £40,290) | Directorate: Corporate Services & Accounts | Department: Internal Audit | Location: Edinburgh (hybrid) | Closing date: 11 January 2026 (23:55)

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to join our team and play a vital part in ensuring effective governance, risk management, and internal control processes within our organisation.

The successful candidate will work in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) in the UK Public Sector and the SLAB Internal Audit Manual, carrying out planned assurance and advisory engagements.

Key responsibilities include:

• conducting audit and advisory engagements as agreed in the Internal Audit plan
• developing risk assessments and audit work programmes for review
• conducting interviews and reviews with stakeholders at all levels, including the Executive Team and Board Members
• evaluating governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, providing evidence-based recommendations
• preparing audit reports and assisting in discussions with senior management to agree on recommendations
• monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• demonstratable previous experience in a similar audit role
• knowledge of risk identification and assessment techniques
• to be educated to degree level or equivalent (unqualified/part qualified in the CIA qualification, and willing to study to obtain the CIA qualification.)
• to be knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office
• to be an excellent communicator, numerate and proficient in report writing with a clear, analytical approach
• experience in testing and evaluating internal controls
• strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
• to be able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively
• to be pro-active and self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised and manage conflicting demands.

For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, please see the Job Description.

Completed applications should be returned by midnight on Sunday, 11 January 2026.