Head of Assurance Location: Ashton Office Base & Home-working. Willing to accept mostly remote.
Day rate: £650 per day umbrella.
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (36 hours per week)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday (flexible / hybrid working)
We are seeking a Head of Assurance to provide strategic leadership to our assurance function, which includes risk management, internal audit, counter fraud, and information governance. This pivotal role supports the Council in achieving its strategic and operational objectives by ensuring robust governance and internal control arrangements.
Day-to-day of the role: Lead and develop the Council’s assurance function, aiming for best-in-class service that is respected both internally and externally.
Maintain and enhance stakeholder relationships, providing guidance and advice to both officers and members.
Oversee the Council’s risk management, insurance, and information governance frameworks.
Direct the risk-based internal audit provision, assessing needs and ensuring effective delivery.
Manage investigations of fraud and corruption, ensuring compliance with legal standards and maintaining effective counter fraud measures.
Deliver high-quality assurance reports to governance structures such as the Senior Leadershi...