Job Title: Business and Internal Audit Advisor
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
We’re recruiting for a Business and Internal Audit Advisor to join a leading UK law firm within its Real Estate division. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with strong business awareness and an interest in risk, process improvement, project delivery, and operational excellence.
Working closely with senior leadership, business management, and quality & risk teams, you will play a key role in assessing business processes, supporting internal audits, identifying opportunities for improvement, and helping deliver projects that enhance efficiency, compliance, and client service.
This role would suit a proactive and analytical individual who enjoys problem-solving, challenging existing processes, and contributing to meaningful business improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Risk & Process Improvement
- Support internal audit activities and business assessments across the division
- Assist in evaluating processes, controls, and compliance procedures
- Identify opportunities for improvement, automation, and increased efficiency
- Provide objective insights and recommendations to support business performance
Quality & Compliance Support
- Work closely with Quality & Risk teams to promote consistency and best practice
- Assist in monitoring adherence to internal processes and regulatory requirements
- Support initiatives aimed at improving client service and operational effectiveness
Project Support & Delivery
- Collaborate with stakeholders on business improvement and transformation projects
- Assist in delivering project outcomes within agreed timescales
- Support the implementation of process changes and improvement initiatives
- Maintain reporting and update streams for key projects and activities
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work independently while engaging confidently with senior stakeholders
- Build effective working relationships across the business
- Support training and knowledge-sharing initiatives where improvements are identified
Analysis & Reporting
- Gather and analyse business data to support decision-making
- Produce reports and insights for leadership teams
- Monitor progress against agreed objectives and recommendations
Candidate Profile:
- Degree educated (BSc, BA or equivalent)
- Strong interest in business operations, risk, compliance, or process improvement
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Project management experience or exposure (desirable)
- Experience within a professional services environment (desirable but not essential)
- Curious mindset with a genuine interest in improving processes and driving change
What Our Client Offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Exposure to risk, compliance, project management, and business improvement initiatives
- Structured training and career development opportunities
- Collaborative and supportive working environment
How to Apply:
If you’re a recent graduate with strong business awareness, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for process improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us:
We are a recruitment agency specialising in commercial, operational, and professional services appointments across the UK. We work closely with leading organisations to connect ambitious graduates and professionals with opportunities that offer long-term development and career progression.
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