Head of Internal Audit

Shape Governance. Strengthen Assurance. Lead with Impact. North Lincolnshire Council is seeking an exceptional Head of Internal Audit to provide strategic leadership across our assurance, governance and insurance functions. This is a pivotal role reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer (S151), with influence across the entire organisation and partnership landscape. You will play a critical role in ensuring strong governance, enhancing organisational resilience, and supporting the delivery of our ambitious Council Plan., As Head of Internal Audit, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership of Internal Audit Services, including shared service arrangements
• Lead the development and delivery of a risk-based internal audit strategy aligned to corporate priorities and financial sustainability
• Act as a trusted advisor to the S151 Officer, senior leadership and Members on governance, assurance and insurance
• Champion best practice in risk management, internal control, and corporate governance
• Oversee key frameworks including:
• Internal Audit Strategy and planning
• Annual Governance Statement
• Fraud prevention and detection arrangements
• Insurance arrangements
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and high performance
• Deputise for the Chief Finance Officer on audit, fraud and insurance matters where required
This is a highly visible leadership role with regular engagement across Senior Leadership Team, Members, external audit, government bodies and key partners.

We are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking leader who can operate confidently at a strategic level. You will bring:
• A CCAB (or equivalent) professional accountancy qualification
• A strong track record of leading assurance, audit or financial governance functions in a complex organisation
• Experience of local government or a similarly regulated environment
• Deep understanding of risk management, governance frameworks and statutory requirements
• The ability to influence at senior level, providing clear, credible and practical advice
• A leadership style that empowers teams, develops talent and drives outcomes
  
  We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values - equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility - in all that we do.
  
  Why Join North Lincolnshire Council
This is an opportunity to make a real difference in a forward-thinking authority:
• Be part of a high-performing senior leadership cohort
• Influence organisation-wide governance and financial sustainability
• Help shape a modern, agile organisation rooted in One Council, One Place, One Family
• Benefit from flexible hybrid working, with a base at Church Square
• Access an excellent local government pension scheme and benefits package