Senior Assurance Advisor

Wheatley Group is seeking a proactive and forward‑thinking Senior Assurance Advisor to support the delivery of a first‑class integrated assurance service. Working closely with the Director of Assurance and Head of Assurance, you will help shape and embed a seamless approach to internal audit and risk management that underpins the Group’s strategic ambitions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced assurance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, values high standards and is motivated by the chance to make a meaningful impact across a large and diverse organisation.

About the role

In this key position, you will:

• support the development and delivery of an integrated internal audit and risk management service across the Group;
• work with Boards, the Executive Team and senior managers to strengthen governance and assurance arrangements;
• lead on the development and maintenance of the Group’s risk management framework, ensuring risk registers remain accurate and aligned with organisational priorities;
• present audit plans, risk updates and key findings at departmental and subsidiary Board meetings;
• produce high‑quality governance, risk and control‑focused reports supported by robust audit working papers; and
• contribute to continuous improvement across the assurance function.

About you

You will bring:

• strong knowledge of internal audit, risk management and governance;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to senior leaders;
• experience advising senior stakeholders on audit, governance and risk matters;
• proven ability to produce high‑quality reports for senior leaders, Executives and Boards;
• a strong understanding of IIA Standards and their practical application;
• excellent analytical, evaluation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure; and
• experience engaging with senior and/or Board‑level executives.

While not essential, it would be beneficial if the successful candidate had either of the following qualifications:

• a degree or equivalent relevant qualification; or
• a professional qualification (or working towards one) such as IIA, CA, or another relevant discipline.

In return, we offer a sector-leading benefits package that includes:

• a rewarding career with a competitive salary;
• access to a contributory pension scheme;
• excellent leave entitlements, equating to 8.2 weeks annual leave per year;
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave;
• access to our we benefits, providing discounts to high street retailers;
• contributions towards dental, optical, driving lessons, and more;
• access to staff inclusion networks promoting an inclusive workplace; and
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme.

Application Process

For a chat about the role please contact Ranald Brown, Director of Assurance on 07391019887 or ranald.brown@wheatley-group.com

Closing date: 15 April 2026 at 5pm.

If you think you have what it takes to make this role a success, find the detailed role profile and to apply, visit Job Train.

Committed to inclusion

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please a member of our recruitment team at recruitment@wheatley-group.com

At Wheatley, we are always looking to improve diversity within our teams. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and achieve their full potential. We actively celebrate individual differences and recognize the collective strength this brings to our organisation. It's important our teams represent the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups.