Head of Internal Audit & Risk

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We have a brilliant new opportunity for an experienced assurance and risk professional to join Alzheimer’s Society as our new Head of Internal Audit and Risk. Reporting to our Associate Director of Risk and Assurance, you will support the Society in ending the devastation caused by dementia by reducing the financial, regulatory and reputational risk and helping to drive continuous improvement in the Society’s business processes and operations.

With your exceptional internal audit and risk management experience and excellent leadership and strategic planning skills, you will lead teams to develop and deliver the Society’s assurance plans and risk management frameworks. 

You will oversee the risk management team in providing an effective risk management framework and support to the organisation, ensuring the Society manages and controls its strategic and operational risks and adopts good practice risk monitoring and reporting.  

With a direct line to the Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, you will have a track record of leading successful audit teams and providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities. You will drive a culture of continuous improvement across the Audit and Risk team whilst supporting executive leadership teams.

Alzheimer's Society has recently been named on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023! We have achieved excellent scores for workplace happiness, pride, and job satisfaction. This is a fantastic achievement and we're incredibly proud. We would love to welcome more outstanding people to join our exciting journey to make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

This is a homeworking role, but you may be required to travel to attend meetings, events and team-days, so you must reside in the UK, have the correct right to work documents to work in the UK and be comfortable/willing to travel to our offices (usually London or Birmingham) if/when required.
 
About you

- Chartered Internal Auditor or CCAB accountant with significant experience in Internal Audit.
- Experience of Internal Audit and Risk Management at a senior management level within a large organisation.
- Extensive knowledge and demonstrable professional experience of risk management (tools, techniques, practices)
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the internal audit team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Highly relational with excellent communication, leadership and strategic planning skills
- Advocate for Alzheimer’s Society, demonstrating passion and resilience to make a difference.