Audit Lead
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The Vacancy
Job Title: Audit Lead
Location: Fulwood, Preston
Contract Type: Permanent, 37.5 hours a week
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of community health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help.
If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Lead to support our ambitious growth plans as we continue to expand throughout the UK.
About the Role
The Audit Lead is a new role to CHEC, and is responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the audit function, assessing the effectiveness and compliance of the organisation’s processes and management systems. This role provides independent, objective assurance and advisory services to support the organisation in achieving its objectives, improving internal controls, and enhancing operational effectiveness.
We are looking for someone to support audits of contract management, supplier oversight, and BCP arrangements, as well as liaising with external auditors and certification bodies (e.g., ISO 27001, ISO 9001) to facilitate audit readiness and evidence collation.
The successful candidate will thrive in a busy, fast-paced working environment.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Support the development of the annual internal audit plan, ensuring alignment with organisational risks and priorities.
- Lead the delivery of internal audits across operational, governance and compliance areas, from planning through to execution and reporting.
- Conduct fieldwork, interviews, and testing to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Draft clear, concise audit reports with practical, risk-based and remedial recommendations.
- Conduct fieldwork, interviews, and testing to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls.
- Draft clear, concise audit reports with practical, risk-based recommendations.
- Provide assurance on the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Support the organisation’s risk, governance and compliance processes through identification of emerging risks and control gaps during audit work, testing and implementation.
- Monitor and follow up on audit recommendation implementation, escalating as appropriate
- Build effective working relationships across the organisation including operational teams, management and senior leaders to support audit delivery and promote a culture of improvement.
- Communicate audit findings and insights in a constructive and solutions-focused manner.
- Prepare reports and updates for the Audit Committee and associated internal governance forums.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Professional qualification in internal audit, risk management, related field is preferred.
- Proven experience in leading internal audits across diverse business areas.
- Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks.
- Experience in drafting clear, concise audit reports with actionable recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to assess internal controls through fieldwork, interviews, and testing.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings clearly.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Proficient in audit methodologies and tools.
Why work for us?
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Buy and sell annual leave scheme
- Refer a friend scheme
- Company pension
- Company sick pay scheme
- Company annual bonus scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Bluelight Card- 100’s of discount and cashback options
- Performance review with a training and development plan
- Employee discounts portal
- Gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Tech scheme
About CHEC
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care – free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics – operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As An Employer
Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty, the values that underpin CHEC’s commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.
As an employer, CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are:
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At CHEC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position, please contact a member of our team at careers@chec.uk or call 01772 286168.
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