Group Audit Lead (FTC) x

Reference: MOPACGAL2

Salary: GBP74,891.00 GBP84,069.00 per annum

Grade: 3

Contract type: Fixed Term, Full Time

Application closing date: Sunday, 14 January 2024 - 23:59.

Interview date: w/c 29 January 2024.

About the role

The Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is the organisation through which the Mayor of London exercises his role as the Police and Crime Commissioner for London and is led by the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime. MOPAC undertakes a broad range of statutory duties and works closely with the Mayor of London, Deputy Mayor and Metropolitan Police Service to deliver the priorities that will create safer London communities.

This is an exciting time to join MOPAC, to drive the delivery of the Police and Crime Plan for London. We are a dedicated, professional, highly skilled workforce and are committed to equality and diversity.

You'll be joining the MOPAC Directorate of Audit, Risk and Assurance on an 18th month fixed contract, a well-respected unit that has the interesting and challenging job of providing the internal audit service for a number of clients including the Metropolitan Police Service, the London Fire Brigade and the Greater London Authority.

You will be part of the DARA Senior Leadership Team, contributing to the development of audit strategies, assurance and consultancy activities to promote and maintain a first-class professional service across the client base. You will be responsible for developing and delivering an audit plan of strategic reviews looking primarily at governance and programme/portfolio management activities across a client base undergoing significant transformation. This offers you a rich variety of challenges and the opportunity to influence change at a senior level in each client business.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

Senior management experience in internal audit is required, with a focus on providing real-time risk and control advice for major change programs and at the Board level. Confidence, integrity, and senior-level operational ability are crucial attributes for the successful candidate. A comprehensive understanding of current internal audit concepts, standards, and procedures is essential, along with the ability to apply them in a fast-paced and challenging environment. Qualification to at least QIAL, CIIA, or CCAB level, and a current member of the appropriate professional body are prerequisite for the role. Applying for the Role

Candidates wishing to apply must upload their CV accordingly, complete their personal profile and answer the supporting questions. Please ensure your answers clearly address the essential criteria and competency framework outlined in the attached job description.

MOPAC operates a blind recruitment process; therefore, please do not write any identifiable information within your supporting question answers.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or assistance submitting your application, please email

Political Restriction

Political Restriction: under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011), all MOPAC staff members will be politically restricted without the right to apply for an exemption.

Security Vetting Clearance

The successful candidates will be expected to undergo the necessary security vetting, which may take around eight weeks to complete. Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the UK and have resided in the UK continuously for at least the last three years.

Reward and Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits, including 32.5 days' annual leave, a civil service pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, an interest-free season ticket loan, access to discounts via our corporate benefits hub and employee wellbeing support.

Where are we based?

We have moved to a hybrid working model with office hubs at Union Street (near London Bridge) and Newlands Park (postcode SE26). On average, staff will work 1-2 days a week from an Office Hub, which may differ depending on the role requirements.

Got a query on the recruitment process?

If you have a question about the recruitment process, please get in touch with a member of the HR team via email at

We are a disability-confident employer. MOPAC guarantees an interview to any applicant that declares that they have a disability, providing they meet the minimum standards for the job role. These standards are defined in the job description and will often be listed as essential or desirable skills.

London's diversity is its biggest asset, and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.