Senior Auditor

About the role

Senior Auditor Lead end-to-end audits and take ownership of the full audit process.

An opportunity to influence risk, controls and business improvement across NFU Mutual.

Hybrid 80% homeworking and 20% from our Stratford‑upon‑Avon Head Office.

As a Senior Auditor at NFU Mutual, you will play a key role within our Internal Audit team, delivering high‑quality audits that support strong risk management and effective control across the business. Based in Stratford‑upon‑Avon, you will work across a wide range of business areas, building a strong understanding of operations, risks and controls. You will take ownership of audits from planning through to reporting, ensuring work is delivered to defined standards and timescales.

Your role will include evaluating financial and operational risks, assessing internal controls, and identifying opportunities to improve how the business operates.

Working closely with stakeholders, you will provide clear insight and constructive challenge, producing high‑quality audit reports that support improvements strengthening the control environment. You will also contribute to audit planning activities and support delivery of wider projects when required within the team.

We understand how important a positive work life balance is, so to help you give your best, we offer great facilities when you want to be in an office environment, and support to work some of your hours from home.

• Lead end‑to‑end audits and take ownership of the full audit process.
• Plan and execute audit programmes, evaluating financial and operational risks.
• Assess internal controls and identify opportunities for improvement in business processes.
• Produce clear, high‑quality audit reports tailored to different audiences.
• Provide constructive challenge and insight to stakeholders to strengthen the control environment.
• Contribute to audit planning activities and support delivery of wider projects when required.

• Experienced and qualified audit professional with strong insurance industry expertise.
• Proven track record of delivering high‑quality audit work, providing insightful assurance, and influencing positive business outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, communicate clearly, and adapt your approach to different audiences.
• Take ownership of work, manage multiple priorities, and bring a proactive approach to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Inquisitive, detail‑focused, and comfortable working across complex business areas.

• Experience assessing risk and controls and designing audit programmes.
• Strong analytical mindset and confidence to challenge effectively.
• Ability to produce high‑quality audit reports tailored to different audiences.
• Strong understanding of internal audit standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience using analytical audit techniques and data analysis.
• Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Diploma in Internal Audit Practice or equivalent including ACA, CIMA, ACCA, ISACA, ACII certification or Institute and Faculty of Actuaries qualification – Essential.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

• Salary £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
• Annual bonus (up to 17.5% of salary).
• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme.
• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities.
• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets.
• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs.
• Health and wellbeing plan – cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more.
• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance.
• Employee Volunteering – volunteer in the community for one day each year.
• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme.
• Life Assurance cover of 4 × salary.
• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.
• Salary sacrifice employee car scheme – subject to eligibility.