About the Role

Are you excited by the opportunity to make a real difference to the Liverpool City Region?

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is in the middle of an exciting period of change and growth, and you can be part of our journey.

The Internal Audit Service provides assurance across the wide and varied activities of the Combined Authority, and this is a unique opportunity to join us.

You will have the opportunity to work with a forward-thinking Internal Audit leader, a friendly team, as well as receive an attractive package of benefits (see below).  You’ll also be able to develop your skills and competence and deliver your portfolio of work with independence and scope to grow.  The role is hybrid and you’ll benefit from working in modern offices in Liverpool City Centre.

About the person

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and strategic-thinking Internal Auditor to provide high quality professional internal audit work to the organisation.  As the organisation changes and devolution increases, so does the scope of the audit team.  This role offers a varied and interesting workload and the opportunity to develop skills in new areas.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your application of how you meet the below essential criteria. The information you provide in your application will be used for shortlisting.

1. 1) Ability to build strong professional relationships, negotiate, influence and challenge
2. 2) Well-developed analytical and evaluation skills
3. 3) Ability to deliver high quality internal audit work within budget and timescale

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• - Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• - Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years’ service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• - Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• - Flexible and hybrid working
• - 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• - Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• - Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• - Bike to Work Scheme
• - Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your application how you meet the key essential criteria listed above.

Please highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Sponsorship

We actively promote diversity and inclusion. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa