For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role The post holder will be the Consortium Strategic Lead for a portfolio of highly complex and high visibility audit and assurance specialisms and consultancy reviews and will be: As part of a specialist services team, the responsible lead for the delivery and development of highly complex and high visibility audit, assurance and consultancy reviews within audit specialisms and for developing specialist audit and assurance services for current and future consortium clients. Applying risk management and assurance principles to the planning and delivery of audit and assurance work, at both an operational and strategic client level, advising Directors, senior managers and other client staff on a range of complex issues. Controlling and managing a large range of highly complex and high visibility audit, assurance and consultancy reviews ensuring that suitable assurances are given. Audit and assurance assignments must be undertaken in line with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and the ASW Assurance Audit Manual and to agreed timescales. Preparing audit and assurance reports in line with Internal Audits statutory responsibility to independently and objectively review, evaluate and report on the adequacy of clients systems of internal control. Responding to and anticipating a broad range of requests for advice and assistance and queries from senior client staff and audit staff on a range of specialist, sensitive and complex issues. Ensuring that complex, high risk, material and sensitive issues are identified to the appropriate Senior Management team member for each client for suitable reporting to the relevant client Director, Audit Committee, Trust Board and, where appropriate, Trust Chair. Leading on the corporate development of ASW Assurance and the training of audit and other NHS/non-NHS staff for audit specialisms. Working with the ASW Assurance Senior Management Team in influencing strategic and service development opportunities for the audit function and related areas. This will include undertaking major pieces of research and development to ensure that future client needs and development opportunities are identified and addressed. Please note this role is for term time only, and is paid in 12 equal monthly instalments. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week for 39 weeks per year (term-time only) Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Emma Pearson, Business Manager on epearson2@nhs.net. As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.