[Hiring] Audit & Risk Manager @Rethink Mental Illness

Role Description

Join our Business Improvement and Technology Directorate, where you’ll help drive smarter ways of working and support Rethink’s digital growth. In this role, you’ll play a key part in our audit and risk management framework, identifying control gaps, improving processes, and helping the organisation run more effectively. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, giving you great exposure and the opportunity to make a real impact.

• Lead Rethink’s audit and risk activity, ensuring focus on key strategic risks and high-quality delivery
• Manage the full internal audit cycle, from planning and fieldwork through to reporting and follow-up
• Identify control gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve processes and ways of working
• Develop clear, practical recommendations to strengthen internal controls
• Oversee the risk management framework, including the corporate and directorate risk registers
• Support senior leaders to manage risk effectively and improve organisational performance
• Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practice
• Produce clear, insightful reports for the Executive Team and Audit & Assurance Committee
• Strengthen organisational assurance, improve risk visibility, and support better decision-making across Rethink

Qualifications

• Proven experience in audit, risk management or compliance
• Professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• A strong understanding of internal control frameworks, e.g. ISO 31000
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive mindset with the confidence to challenge the status quo
• Proficient IT skills in Microsoft applications

Benefits

• Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.