Head of Risk and Assurance

Summary

Join Mary's Meals International as their Head of Risk & Assurance! In this vital role, you will provide assurance to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, overseeing internal audit, risk management, and insurance frameworks globally. You will develop and implement risk management strategies, lead high-performing teams, and ensure Mary's Meals is well-equipped to manage risks across its operations. The position offers a competitive salary, remote work flexibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children. A professional accountancy, internal audit, or risk management qualification is essential, along with robust senior internal audit experience. The closing date for applications is Wednesday, November 27th, 2024.

Requirements

• Robust experience from a senior internal audit role
• A professional accountancy, internal audit or risk management qualification is essential
• Track record of leading internal audit work and developing audit plans and strategies
• Proven leader and influencer, you will bring relevant experience of implementing policies, projects and change
• Cultural sensitivity, great communication skills and experience of developing productive relationships and teams in a global organisation

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of a robust, risk-based internal audit service that appropriately targets our audit resource towards the operational areas of greatest risk and/or benefit
• Develop our annual internal audit strategy, with consideration of organisational knowledge, known risks and key stakeholder input
• Oversee the delivery of comprehensive internal audits and creation of high-quality reporting for local stakeholders, ELT and FRAC
• Evolve the risk management framework for Mary’s Meals, helping to embed a culture of sound risk management that is fit for purpose, joined-up and appropriate for the Mary’s Meals governance model
• Design and implement simple and effective mechanisms for risk management to support the timely identification, consideration and management of risk
• Develop and oversee our framework for insurance across MMI and our Programme Affiliates to ensure adequate coverage is obtained and effective supporting processes are in place and documented
• Lead, develop, coach and inspire high-performing teams, promoting a culture of engagement and empowerment including identifying and implementing opportunities for delegation and development

Benefits

• We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work life balance
• We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis
• ��50,366 plus benefits