Risk And Assurance Auditor

Risk and Assurance Auditor
Reference: MOPACRAA
Salary: GBP46,597 - GBP53,209 per annum
Grade: 6
Contract type: Permanent, Full Time
Application closing date: Sunday 11 February 2024 - 23:59.
Interview date: Week commencing 19 February 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, 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 help identify key business risks to clients, evaluate and test their controls and identify areas of improvement; something you'll do by planning and carrying out programmed audit assignments across a wide range of business areas. This offers you a rich variety of challenges and the opportunity to drive positive change in clients' service delivery, along with possible progression to a senior auditor role (subject to meeting additional requirements).
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
A good level of practical internal auditing experience. A thorough understanding of risk-based auditing and knowledge of Internal Audit standards and procedures. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues. An analytical and enquiring mind with the ability to interpret key information. A recognised qualification (minimum of CIA/PIIA or equivalent, for example AAT/CIPFA) together with membership of the appropriate professional body. Want to find out what it's like to work with MOPAC?
You can also find out more about MOPAC by visiting our website.
If you have a specific question about this role, please contact Louise Bailey at
Otherwise, if you have a question about the recruitment process or the application form, please contact a member of the HR team via email on
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 (such as your name, pronouns or any personal information) within your supporting question answers or introductory statement.
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.