Audit Manager

An Audit Manager opportunity is now available in Cardiff, United Kingdom for 2026, offering a permanent full-time Band 7 contract. This role is based within the public healthcare sector and may be eligible for UK Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates. The position offers flexible and agile working arrangements while supporting governance and assurance activities across NHS Wales.

The Audit Manager will join the Specialist Services Unit within the Audit and Assurance Services division, playing a key role in delivering internal audit services across NHS Wales organisations. This role involves overseeing audit programmes related to project and estates assurance, governance frameworks, financial management, and healthcare service delivery.

You will manage a portfolio of complex audit assignments, support the development of annual audit plans, and deliver high-level reviews of risk management systems, control processes, and organisational governance structures. The role requires strong analytical skills, stakeholder engagement, and the ability to produce detailed audit reports with actionable recommendations.

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership provides professional support services to the Welsh healthcare system, including procurement, finance, workforce services, and internal audit. Through its Audit and Assurance Services division, NWSSP delivers governance and risk assurance services to 12 Health Boards, NHS Trusts, and Special Health Authorities across Wales, collectively managing healthcare budgets exceeding £8 billion.

• Manage and deliver internal audit assignments across NHS Wales organisations
• Support the development and implementation of annual audit plans
• Conduct complex reviews of governance, risk management, and financial controls
• Assure project, estates, and infrastructure governance
• Produce detailed audit reports with recommendations for improvement
• Supervise and mentor junior audit staff
• Present audit findings to senior leadership and audit committees
• Support organisational governance, compliance, and risk management initiatives

• Professional qualification such as CCAB (Chartered Accountant) or MIIA (Member of the Institute of Internal Auditors)
• Extensive experience in internal audit, public sector audit, or NHS environments
• Strong knowledge of Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and governance frameworks
• Experience managing audit teams and delivering complex audit reports
• Advanced analytical, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple audit assignments under tight deadlines
• Eligibility for UK Skilled Worker or Health and Care visa sponsorship (subject to requirements)

This position offers a competitive NHS Band 7 salary, flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and the chance to contribute to governance across one of the UK’s largest public healthcare systems. For internationally qualified audit professionals seeking sponsorship-supported careers in the UK public sector, this Audit Manager role provides long-term career progression within a nationally recognised healthcare organisation.