Internal Auditor (Compliance)

Due to growth, we are seeking a dedicated and proactive qualified internal auditor (Compliance) to join our team based at our Preston office. This role will require travel which includes mainly central England, Wales and Scotland. You will report directly to the Group Compliance Manager, completing internal audits across the Group.,

• Assist in the development of the annual Group audit plan
• Schedule and arrange internal audits in line with the audit plan
• Communicate the findings of an audit via written reports and presentations
• Making recommendations to improve or strengthen internal controls
• Analysing audit data to determine the effectiveness of Group systems
• Participating in the continuous improvement of audit processes and procedures
• Assist in the development of reports to senior management
  
  The successful candidate will have internal auditing experience to ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 and 27001 and be qualified to internal auditor level. In addition, you will have experience in developing business risk assessments and knowledge in business continuity planning, along with experience in change management. You will also have an awareness of GDPR. It goes without saying that you will have exceptional communication skills both verbal and written, with excellent administration skills and be familiar with Microsoft office packages. This role requires a clean UK driving license., Qualified internal auditor
• Able to demonstrate good auditor attitudes and behaviours through experience
• Experience in auditing a range of ISO standards
• Preferred experience in the built environment
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Outlook in particular)
• Ability to prioritise and handle large volumes of work
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on own initiative
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Ability to multi task and work at pace
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues across the business
• Be a real team player
• Positive mindset / outlook
  
  Our business is truly special; We are a group of companies operating in the construction, water, civil engineering, property development and facilities management sectors, we employ c970 people. Our reputation is built upon our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted. Wholly owned by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose. Forward thinking and people focussed, we retain our traditional values and are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference every day. Our business would not be the business it is today without its people, we strive to develop and nurture talent, provide a positive healthy environment empowering our people to be the best they can be.
  
  Competitive Salary
• Company Car / car allowance scheme - we are working towards 100% hybrid / electric vehicles.
• Enhanced annual leave starting at 26 Days + bank holidays rising with service
• Learning and development - we offer a range of learning opportunities to develop talent at all levels within our business focussing on technical competence, upskilling, compliance and governance and career development.
• Pension - 6.5% employer contribution of your salary into your pension to help you save for the future
• BUPA - optional scheme and can include your family to the scheme (50% contribution)
• Company sick pay scheme - Up to 20 days full pay in a rolling 12 month period
• Group Income Protection - 50% of your salary covered for 3 years for long term illness
• Enhanced Paid Family Leave - maternity, paternity, adoption, fertility, compassion, bereavement, crisis, emergency dependants, and much more
• Hybrid working - manage your own diary, working in the office, at home or out with clients
• Onsite Nursery - Our Sceptre Nursery is discounted for our employees and based on site at Head office
• Onsite gym - we have a gym on site at Head Office which is free to use
• Company Doctor - for when you can't get to see your own or if you have any health concerns
• Virtual GP - 24/7 access for when you need to speak to a GP
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured, supporting you and your family with advice, guidance and counselling on a variety of areas such as health, fitness, home life, finances and much more.
• Mental Health support - through the Thrive app, approved by the NHS, provides tools, to tackle, prevent and manage common stressors such as sleep, bereavement, work issues etc. Also provides relaxation, breathing and meditation techniques and measures impact.
• Savings scheme - Put aside an affordable amount for a rainy day in the future
• Recognition awards - awards for long service and special birthdays
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focussed on physical, emotional, financial and career wellbeing
Our Ethos Working at the Eric Wright Group of companies is truly special. Owned 100% by the Eric Wright Charitable Trust, we are a commercially focused business with a social purpose, which means that after reinvestment in the business, our profit is donated to charity via the Trust. This ownership structure provides a high level of stability for the Group and supports longer-term commercial and charitable strategies. Our reputation is built on our Chairman's founding principles of a company that must be profitable, ethical and farsighted, as a result we have people, community and social value at our heart. The companies across the Group regularly collaborate to deliver outstanding results on bespoke projects for both public and private sector clients. We are extremely proud of our dedicated, passionate and friendly colleagues who live our values and work hard to make a difference in communities every day. The Eric Wright Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its staff and clients and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check or Disclosure Scotland check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK. We are committed to equal opportunities, inclusion and fairness across all employment opportunities and service delivery. All managers and employees are expected to promote our values to ensure our workplaces and services are inclusive and accessible. EWG Full time 37.5 hours per week Competitive Competitive