Head of Internal Audit (London)

Job Description

We are looking for a Head of Internal Audit to join the Clerk of the Parliaments’ Office at the House of Lords. This is a position where you will be able to lead audits led by the internal team, through an external partner, and working with the House of Commons internal audit team to provide third-line assurance for shared services across UK Parliament.

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This is an opportunity to work on a hybrid basis where you will be able to work 2-3 days from home and on the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that likes working with a wide variety of different teams and stakeholders, with a successful track record in Internal Audit leadership.

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You’ll be accountable for

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• Strategic leadership and development of the internal audit function

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• The quality of all internal audit outputs from the internal team and external partner

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• Leading the development and delivery of the internal audit plan

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• Managing, motivating and developing the Internal Audit team

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If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply below

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What we’re looking for

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• Chartered Internal Auditor and/ or CCAB qualified accountant

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• Professional knowledge of the Global Internal Audit Standards

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• Proven experience of effective stakeholder relationships

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• Highly developed communication skills

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It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…

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• A working knowledge of public sector governance arrangements

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• Experience of partnership working

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What you’ll get in return

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• 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service)

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• Generous pension scheme

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• Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme

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• The opportunity to witness history in the making!

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The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:

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• Make laws

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• Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates

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• Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise

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Please complete your online application by 23:59 on Tuesday 26 May 2026

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If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.uk

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JD_HL9_Head_of_Internal_Audit.pdf

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The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates with diverse characteristics, including different ages, caring responsibilities, disability, sex, gender reassignment/trans, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.