Senior Analyst / Senior Auditor (Performance Auditor)
Role Overview
An independent national audit role supporting Parliament in scrutinising how public money is spent. The Senior Analyst/ Auditor will lead and manage performance audit projects, produce high‑quality written reports, influence decision makers and contribute to value‑for‑money outcomes across government programmes.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team to deliver value‑for‑money work on time and within budget.
- Manage a complex portfolio of audit projects, balancing tasks and priorities and supporting the development of others.
- Use technical knowledge to deliver high quality work across VFM reports and wider audit outputs.
- Scrutinise a wide range of government and third‑party information sources, assess reliability and usefulness.
- Make sound judgements, reach clear evidence‑based conclusions and develop meaningful recommendations.
- Communicate complex audit findings in well‑structured written outputs suitable for both specialist and non‑technical audiences.
- Think creatively and innovatively in how work is approached and delivered.
- Engage effectively with colleagues and clients at all levels to create impact.
- Influence and add value by building an understanding of the challenges faced by those audited.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Experience of project and people management, drawn from a range of backgrounds including performance audit, internal audit or research.
- Professional qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIA, MIIA, CIMA) or equivalent experience for Senior Auditors.
- For Senior Analysts: a minimum 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline (or research‑based postgraduate qualification) with relevant experience.
Education / Experience
Applicants should have a strong academic background and experience in leading research, performance audit projects and producing accessible, high‑quality written outputs.
Required Attributes
- Commitment to continuous self‑development and keeping up to date with relevant initiatives.
- Compliance with corporate responsibilities and a willingness to support others.
- Alignment with the NAO’s values and diversity and inclusion strategy.
- Intellectual curiosity, especially around using data and evidence to answer questions.
- Flexibility to contribute across a range of public‑sector spending areas.
- Capacity to lead a team and work collaboratively to deliver outputs.
- Drive and determination to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
- Passion for improving government and the ability to defend and promote one’s point of view in the face of challenge.
Equal Opportunities
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the grounds of any protected characteristic or any other extraneous factor, including disability. The Disability Confident scheme guarantees an interview to a suitable applicant.
Nationality Requirements
- UK nationals.
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK.
- Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland with status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS).
Recruitment Notes
Candidates must meet the above nationality requirements; visa sponsorship is not provided.
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