IT Audit Manager

Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum, pro rata

Job summary

This post is Fixed term/Secondment for 7 months until 31/12/25 due to maternity cover.

To provide clients with an independent and objective specialist Digital/IM&T audit and I.T. consultancy service that provides valuable recommendations for compliance and improvement across a range of relevant computerised systems.

This may include taking lead responsibility for a portfolio of clients, and be based upon the delivery of a computer audit work that complies with mandatory Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and best professional practice.

To undertake more complex operational, IT governance and risk based audits across Information Technology based services designed to form an opinion, for reporting to management, on the effectiveness of controls and on the effective use of resources within our client's systems.

To supervise junior staff with guidance to deliver the above service, and provide ad-hoc advice to other managers and general audit staff, where required.

To assist the IM&T Audit manager in developing and aligning the IT Strategy within the Audit & Assurance business plan.

Main duties of the job

1. Support the IM&T Audit Manager in the planning and provision of a professional computer audit service to a portfolio of nominated clients that meets Public Sector Internal Audit mandatory and best practice standards.
2. Discuss and agree audit findings, recommendations and suggested solutions as appropriate, together with implementation timescales and local responsibilities. The specialist computer audit role seeks to recommend adaptations to information systems in order to meet organisation objectives.
3. Attend, on occasion when IM&T Audit Manager is not available, Audit Committees with the nominated Head of Internal Audit where technical IM&T input is requested.
4. Liaise with Audit Managers/ Head of Internal Audit to advise on any implications on the Head of Internal Audit opinion statement remitting from computer audit assignments.
5. Undertake consultancy work (additional to the annual computer audit plan) as required by clients. This may include acting as a consultant.
6. Provide practical and cost effective advice, both written and verbal, to clients on operational and strategic I.T. matters as and when requested, including where required the development of policies and procedures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

At NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership we expect everyone to embrace our values of Listening and Learning, Working Together, Taking Responsibility and Innovating.

Our organisation encourages an agile working approach and we pride ourselves on being a learning organisation motivated by continuous improvement.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion, focussing on the wellbeing and belonging of our people.

Excellent customer service is something we strive for, for both our internal and external customers.

Offering a comprehensive benefits package, there is something for everyone. To find out more about working for us, the benefits we offer and guidance on the application process please visit NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• CIS, CISSP or QiCA certified or significant relevant experience which demonstrates equivalent technical knowledge, or CISA/CISSA exam passed and progressing towards experience requirements.

Desirable

• PRINCE2 Foundation or Practitioner level
• ITIL Foundation or Practitioner

Experience

Essential

• Significant experience working in an IM&T Audit or relevant role.
• Experience in IM&T project management
• Experience in IM&T security related role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Address

Companies House

Crown way

Cardiff

CF14 3UB

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