Internal Auditor

Grade 4: £24,174 - £28,765
Professional Support Services

Internal Audit

Paisley (with travel to other campuses as required)

The post – Internal Auditor

The University of the West of Scotland is a leading edge modern University that dares to be different, investing in people’s potential to shape a better future for themselves, their industries and the communities they live in.  As we drive this agenda forward, the University’s Internal Audit Service provides independent and objective evaluations of operational and academic processes, providing management and the governing body with assurances that these are fit for purpose in delivering the University’s strategic aspirations, with adequate and effective measures in place to mitigate threats to successful outcomes and, where appropriate, recommend improvements.

An opportunity has arisen within the Internal Audit Service for an Internal Auditor.  Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit Service, the post holder will be involved in the planning and delivery of process reviews.  The work will be challenging and varied and will require someone who has the capacity and capability to quickly develop an understanding of an unfamiliar process and through critical analysis and testing evaluate that process against appropriate standards.

Prior knowledge or experience of internal auditing is not essential; this role is positioned as a graduate entry point into a professional career path and emphasis will be placed on candidate attitudes and transferrable skills throughout the selection process.   Successful candidates will be supported through a blend of project based coaching and supervision and access to other structured professional development opportunities.  The post holder will be encouraged to pursue the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditor’s Certified Internal Auditor qualification.

You will enjoy working as part of a team, have excellent communication skills, and the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload. With drive, enthusiasm and tenacity you will be accustomed to operating within busy environment.

ABOUT US

University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

With cutting-edge courses, modern pedagogy and practical knowledge, we enable our students and staff to experience the joy of learning, teaching, research and innovation, and apply their knowledge for the benefit of others. 

Our professional services teams are the backbone of UWS, providing robust and innovative solutions to support the vast range of work across learning and teaching, and research and innovation. You will join a supportive and dedicated team, playing a key role in a range of work that will help drive forward our ambition to deliver world-leading research, and graduates who will design, shape and build a new future. Find out more about our Professional Services teams.

We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:

• 24 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays
• 19.3% employer’s pension contribution, including death in service benefits on joining the pension scheme
• A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance
• Employee discount scheme across 3,500 retailers
• Fitness facilities across our campuses
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional, career and research development opportunities.
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If you would like to join the team on this exciting journey, apply today!  Informal enquiries should be directed to David Williamson, Head of Internal Audit Service, by email to [email protected] .

We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Description and Person Specification: click here

Interview Date:          w/c 27th June 2022

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.