Network Rail UK Jobs – Lead Internal Auditor

About the job

Location

Milton Keynes, GB

Department Name

Finance

About Network Rail

Network Rail is at the heart of revitalising Britain’s railway. From Crossrail – Europe’s largest civil engineering project – to investment in world-class stations and major programmes of electrification, we’re involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.

Network Rail Internal Audit team is a diverse team with people who have experience of having worked in Network Rail, FTSE 100 companies, Big 4, and the energy sector. We have variety of experience with qualified accountants, engineers, HSE specialists and auditors in the team. Our audits cover all parts of the Network focusing on key health & safety, operational risks and processes, capital programmes, IT, Finance etc.

In the context of Network Rail’s vision, “Putting Passengers First”, Internal Audit’s purpose is to help the Board and Executive Committee to protect the assets, reputation, and value of Network Rail by challenging the design, operation and effectiveness of the framework of controls which enable risk to be assessed and managed. All of this contributes to improving services for our customers.

Brief Description

Network Rail are looking for a Lead Internal Auditor who will be based out of the Network Rail offices in London Eversholt Street. This individual will be able to answer yes to the following questions:

• Are you someone that has experience of identifying significant risks to business objectives?
• Can you coach, train and provide guidance to other members of the team?
• Are you able to provide senior executives with recommendations that will improve the quality of their control environments?

You will be involved in this plus more, so if you are looking for a great role in a great company and working with a diverse team of professionals then what are you waiting for? Apply now!

About The Role (External)

The successful candidate will need to hold a professional qualification such as qualified accountant ( ACA, CIMA,ACCA) or IIA or have relevant up to date operational experience. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills – written and verbal, including report writing. You will be a team player but at the same time able to take the lead when it is appropriate to do so. We also have a preference for candidates with data analytics experience.

For a full list of the key accountabilities and essential/desirable criteria please refer to the Network Rail Job Description attached to this advert.

How To Apply (External)

This vacancy is a:

• Fixed Term opportunity up until 15 th September 2023
• Salary Band 3C (£53,202 – £59,853) plus benefits Network Rail adheres to a structured pay framework, any salary offered will be within the pay range advertised.
• Closing date 30 th October 2023 Late applications will not be accepted
• Interviews W/C 31/10/2023 The interview will consist of a 1 stage interview process (Competency based questions).
• This post is to be located in the network Rail offices at the Quadrant Milton Keynes.

Network Rail welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, marital status (including civil partnerships), pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status, sex (or gender), employment status, trade union affiliation, or other irrelevant factors. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Keeping people safe on the railway is at the heart of everything we do, safe behaviour is therefore a requirement of working for Network Rail. Applicants should demonstrate their personal commitment to safety in their application.

If after reading the Job description you find you still have questions about the role please contact Christian Nicholson 077397 74932 or if you have any HR related questions or require any reasonable adjustments please contact Malcolm Holloway ( )

What can we offer you in return?

We have a range of benefits including:

• 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays and five volunteer days.
• My Benefits – our discounted online shopping site.
• A range of discounted offers including cycle to work, healthcare club discounted membership and other benefits.
• Subsidies of up to 75% on rail and underground season tickets.
• A range of pension schemes.
• Two weeks paid reserve leave for our Armed Forces community.
• Training, development and employee assistance programme available.

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We’re an inclusive employer of choice, employer, encourage people to work flexibly and we welcome applications from everyone ( ). Visit should you need accessibility support to apply. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please contact .

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