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On behalf of UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) we are looking for a Group Senior Internal  Auditor (INSIDE IR35) for a 6 month contract based at their Culham Campus on site 2 days per week

UKAEA run the UK’s national fusion energy research programme, sponsored by the Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. They are on a mission to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from fusion, achieving maximum scientific and economic benefit along the way.

As an  Group Senior Internal Auditor, you will support delivery of the UKAEA’s strategic goals by working collaboratively across the organisation, ensuring our internal audit programme continues to be one of the key drivers of organisational improvement.

Acting as Deputy to the Group Systems Audit Manager, you will play an integral role in ensuring audit compliance, robust governance, and continual enhancement of assurance systems across the Group. This is a varied and influential role with exposure to senior stakeholders, complex programmes, and organisation‑wide transformation activities.

As a Group Senior Internal  Auditor, your main responsibilities will be:

• Planning, conducting and delivering audit assignments across the Group.
• Leading fieldwork, formulating audit conclusions, and producing high‑quality audit reports.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborating with the Group Head of Internal Audit and Group Systems Audit Manager to develop a risk‑based combined audit programme.
• Supporting planning and delivery of the annual audit plan, including budget and resource coordination.
• Coordinating internal audit resources and ensuring competency development through a structured training matrix.
• Working with the QSHERA Directorate and senior leadership to strengthen risk management and control frameworks.
• Deputising for the Group Systems Audit Manager when required.
• Supporting action owners to develop, analyse and implement effective responses to audit recommendations, including root cause analysis.
• Validating implementation of audit actions, reviewing evidence, and ensuring timely close‑out.
• Managing action‑tracking software to ensure an effective, streamlined user experience.
• Preparing and validating audit dashboards and performance data for governance boards.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and wider transformation projects.

Essential:

• Qualified Internal Auditor (CMIIA, CIA) or Internal Audit Practitioner, OR equivalent significant audit experience.
• Degree (or higher degree).
• Strong organisational awareness with excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Highly IT‑literate with strong data analytics capabilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including SharePoint.
• Power Platform experience (desirable

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".