Assistant Audit Manager - IT
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Our Values- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
Join our team as an Assistant Audit Manager – IT and play a pivotal role in ensuring our clients' digital risks and business systems are effectively managed. You'll support Audit Managers in staff development, work scheduling, and assignment planning, while also leading high-level IT audit assignments and presenting to Audit Committees.We are particularly interested in hearing from people with significant cyber security knowledge and experience, especially in the practical implementation of solutions which address cyber security challenges.
For a candidate with this experience we would support further training both to enhance internal audit skills and to achieve full registration in respect of the UK Cyber Security Council Professional Registration for the Cyber Security Audit and Assurance specialism Principal title.
Why Join Us?
Audit Yorkshire (AY) is a dynamic shared services consortium providing outstanding internal audit, anti-crime, and advisory services to NHS organisations. Hosted by York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we are committed to excellence in digital audit.
- Be part of a forward-thinking team.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Contribute to the improvement of NHS services
- Remote working (with visits to client sites as required)
- A friendly and supportive working environment
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the AY Digital Audit team.
- Manage and deliver IT audit assignments.
- Prepare and present audit reports.
- Provide expert advice on IT risks, cyber security and controls.
- Support the Senior Management Team in strategic IT audit initiatives.
What We’re Looking For:
- Degree-level education or equivalent.
- Professional qualification (e.g., CISA) or significant experience.
- UK Cyber Security Council Principal Cyber Security Professional level registration
- Advanced knowledge of NHS IT systems and cyber security requirements.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
Apply Now: If you’re ready to make a difference and lead the way in IT audit, apply today!
Working for our organisation
As we are hosted by York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we can offer a range of benefits, including:
- Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
- 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
- A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
- Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
- NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
- An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
- Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [email protected]
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Armed Forces Friendly Employer
We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Educated to degree level or equivalent and professional and/or recognised qualification (e.g. CISA) relevant to the role OR significant demonstrable experience at the required level.
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Excellent knowledge of methods, techniques, and standards relevant to the role, including advanced knowledge of NHS IT systems and cyber security requirements.
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of successfully supervising and/or coaching staff with an aptitude to build on this.
- Competent and confident liaison at Senior Management levels. Excellent oral and written communication skills to enable complicated issues to be explained to a range of staff, often at a senior level. This will include presentational, negotiation and influencing skills.
Please note that some of our substantive vacancies may be available on a smaller number of hours than advertised. If you would be interested in applying on this basis, we would encourage you to contact the appointing manager to enquire further.
DBS Checks
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment.By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
Please note that Volunteers and Bank only staff will not be charged.
The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) offers a confidential checking service for transgender applicants in accordance with the Gender Recognition Act 2004. This is known as the sensitive applications route, and is available for all levels of DBS check - basic, standard and enhanced.
The sensitive applications route gives transgender applicants the choice not to have any gender or name information disclosed on their DBS certificate that could reveal their previous identity. To contact the sensitive applications team, please telephone 0300 106 1452 or email [email protected].
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Please note, the selection processes at York & Scarborough Teaching Hospitals are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn’t accurately reflect their skills.You will be required to acknowledge that you are aware of this before submitting your application.
Agile and Flexible Working
We are committed to helping all staff balance their work with other commitments and have recently launched our new Agile and Flexible Working policy to support this, entitling all staff to request flexible working from day one – for all posts.We encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
All our employees have access to a free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support service. Our EAP is available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Relocation Package
The Trust offers a generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss relocation further, please speak to the recruiting manager at interview.
A bit more about us and the surrounding area
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated in a fantastic part of the country that is home to two national parks, a beautiful coastline, and the city of York - consistently voted one of the best places to live in the UK.We provide a comprehensive range of acute hospital and specialist healthcare services for approximately 800,000 people living in and around York, North Yorkshire, North East Yorkshire and Ryedale - an area covering 3,400 square miles.
Our annual turnover is approaching £0.5bn. We manage eight hospital sites and have a workforce of around 10,000 staff working across our hospitals and in the community.
Sponsorship
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