Head of Financial Assurance, Internal Audit, Risk and Insurance

Head of Financial Assurance - Internal Audit, Risk, Insurance and Counter FraudSalary: £75,312 - £87,032 + benefitsHybrid working - 2 days per week in the officeJob PurposeLead and shape a newly established Risk, Insurance and Internal Audit function through the development and delivery of a robust service plan, ensuring the effective implementation of key service priorities and performance objectives on behalf of the Finance Directorate and the wider organisation.Model and embed organisational values and behaviours, contributing to the development of a sustainable, high-performing organisation and strengthening its reputation for delivering excellent value to stakeholders.Provide clear strategic leadership and direction to the service, driving continuous improvement and transformation while fostering effective collaboration with elected members, partners and key stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the internal audit, risk management, insurance and counter fraud functions.Contribute to and deliver objectives from the Financial Services Business Plan in relation to risk, insurance and internal audit services, as well as cross-cutting corporate initiatives (e.g. risk and assurance mapping arrangements).Ensure all aspects of the service are delivered to the highest professional standards by developing policies and procedures for risk, insurance and internal audit services, and monitoring implementation.Establish arrangements to undertake regular external evaluations of the ..... full job details .....