Principal Audit and Assurance Officer

4 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Greater London Authority Full time

Within the directorate sits the Skills & Employment unit. Responsible for delivering the Mayor’s vision of social justice through adult education, it is considered the best performing unit of its kind in England.

About the role 

The postholder will be a member of the Audit and Assurance function within the Portfolio Management Office (PMO), who will have responsibility for the internal assurance and audit programme, management of the audit programme for adult education service providers, management of the investigations and allegations process, contract management of external audit firms, leadership of any other assurance requirement on the unit’s programme (e.g. data governance), and delivery of a full-range of high-level records management and data governance service and support to the Skills and Employment Unit. 

What your day will look like

You will:

·         Lead, develop and line manage a small team that will lead elements of the development and management of a programme of internal assurance on Skills and Employment Unit Programmes and Projects.
·         Lead elements of the development and management of the Provider Audits for all Skills and Employment Unit Programmes.
·         Coordinate external audits (as required) by our funders or other interested parties to include:
·         Coordinate and deliver a full range of high-level Records Management and Data Governance service and support to the Skills and Employment Unit in adhering to GLA policies and procedures to include;
·         Manage the allegations and learner complaints process.
·         Produce periodic reports for the Skills for Londoners Programmes Board
·         Produce and present internal training presentations
·         Manage budget for internal and external audit and support Senior Managers to identify funding for new programmes
·         Realise the benefits of London’s diversity by promoting and enabling equality of opportunities and promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of London’s communities.

 

Skills, knowledge and experience

To be considered for the role you must meet the following essential criteria:

·         Relevant qualification (e.g. Degree, ISO 9001 etc.) or equivalent experience
·         Demonstrable experience in assurance and quality management in complex programme and project environments.
·         Demonstrable understanding of the rules and regulations that govern the delivery of mainstream national and/or local skills and employment delivery programmes, and associated reporting and political drivers.
·         Thorough knowledge of project management, project control techniques or contract management
·         Demonstrable understanding of data governance tools and frameworks
·         Track record of developing, leading and managing teams, including tackling poor performance, developing talent, and being accountable for the team’s performance
·         Excellent report writing skills with ability to present papers at board level

Assessment process

Once you have submitted an application, your details will be reviewed by a panel.

If shortlisted you’ll be invited to an interview/assessment. The interview/assessment date is to be confirmed. 

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