THE ROLE This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis. We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team via the shared mailbox. The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workplace that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. Job Introduction BBC Internal Audit sits within BBC’s Quality, Risk & Assurance division which aims to keep the BBC safe, secure and well run. Our Internal Audit team ensures that the BBC’s strategic and operational risks are understood and effectively managed. Its remit is the entire BBC Group, including commercial subsidiaries. Internal Audit, via the Director of Internal Audit, maintains an independent reporting line to the BBC Audit and Risk Committee. The in-house audit team consists of c.15 staff, but draws upon a range of third party co-source providers and external subject matter experts to deliver the majority of audits. Senior Auditors perform a key role, undertaking audits, assessing the management and control of risk, and working collaboratively to complete the audit work within planned timescales and within the established quality guidelines. Auditors work independently, as part of a wider team and jointly with third party providers. Main Responsibilities The Senior Auditor will manage audit work and relationships with key BBC stakeholders in order to: Prepare detailed audit testing plans that focus on key risks. This will involve gathering information by meeting people at all levels across the BBC. Carry out rigorous audit testing, flexing work plans in response to findings and emerging risks. Acknowledge issues, impacts, root causes and recommendations with management throughout the course of audit assignments. Act as an advocate for internal control, sharing expertise within the team and encouraging best practice behaviours across the business. Write clear, concise, robust and balanced audit reports. Lead or participate in tasks, projects or secondments to meet departmental or BBC objectives. Are you the right candidate? Successful applicants will have at least one of the following professional qualifications as appropriate to the role: Qualified Accountant through a recognised professional body (e.g. ACA, ACCA, ACMA) Chartered Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (UK) Certified Information Systems Auditor In addition, we are looking for: Internal Audit experience within organisations of a comparable size or complexity to the BBC, or experience within an auditing practice. Ability to observe and understand business processes to document them accurately, identify and record weaknesses and areas for improvement. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a wide range of groups and individuals. Flexibility and willingness to travel. The role requires frequent travel to other UK locations and occasional international travel. It is preferred that applicants have: In-depth knowledge of audit systems, such as Teammate. Experience of data analytics using SQL and/ or advanced excel. Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: Office base can be London or Birmingham. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. Salary: £50,000 to £60,000pa, (plus London Weighting (£5,319pa) if London based ), depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a negotiable salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, healthcare and gym. You can find out more about working at the BBC by selecting this link to our candidate pack. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process please contact the reasonable.adjustmentsbbc.co.uk. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.