Assistant Manager - Group Risk & Audit

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all.

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people.

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Function Overview

Group Risk & Audit provides independent assurance, practical support and advice across the Group. The function brings together business continuity, material controls, risk management and internal audit to support effective governance, resilience, decision-making and delivery of the Group’s strategic objectives.

Job Summary

To provide hands-on support for the delivery of the Group Risk & Audit plan across business continuity, material controls, risk management and internal audit. The role will undertake and coordinate defined activities, analysis, testing, reviews and reporting, working closely with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outputs to agreed timescales.

To build effective working relationships with designated stakeholders, gather relevant business intelligence and support the assessment of changes in risk, controls and operations so that Group Risk & Audit priorities and delivery remain current and relevant.

To participate actively in the Group Risk & Audit team, taking ownership of assigned work and supporting colleagues across the function. The role is accountable to the Senior Manager – Group Risk & Audit for the effective delivery of individual responsibilities to accepted assurance standards and for contributing to the ongoing development of the function.

The role requires flexibility to work across different areas of the Group Risk & Audit portfolio. Regional travel and on-site activity will be required depending on the work programme, with occasional overnight stays away from home.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of activities across business continuity, material controls, risk management and internal audit in line with agreed methodologies, standards and timescales
• Undertake hands-on fieldwork, analysis, testing, evidence gathering and documentation, maintaining clear and complete records of work performed
• Support business continuity activity, including business impact analysis, plan reviews, exercises, lessons learned and follow-up of improvement actions
• Support the material controls framework through process and control documentation, testing, evidence review, issue tracking and reporting
• Support risk management activity, including risk identification and assessment, maintenance of risk information, challenge of mitigating actions and preparation of management reporting
• Deliver assigned internal audit work, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of processes and controls and identifying practical improvements
• Draft clear, concise and evidence-based reports, updates and committee materials, escalating significant issues promptly
• Build constructive relationships with stakeholders while maintaining appropriate objectivity, confidentiality and professional judgement
• Monitor agreed actions and support timely follow-up and closure, challenging evidence where appropriate
• Use data analytics, automation and approved AI-enabled tools where appropriate to improve the quality, efficiency and insight of the function’s work, with suitable validation and human oversight

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

A relevant professional qualification or equivalent experience in internal audit, risk management, business continuity, finance, controls, governance or a related discipline

Relevant practical experience in internal audit, risk management, business continuity, material controls, finance, governance or a related assurance environment, with evidence of hands-on delivery

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with practical experience of data analysis and reporting tools; experience of Power BI, automation or the responsible use of approved AI-enabled tools would be advantageous

An understanding of COINs would be an advantage but not required

Understanding of relevant governance, risk, control, assurance and business continuity principles, together with an awareness of applicable legal and regulatory requirement - preferred but not essential

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey.

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants

If you wish to apply for this role, please inform your line manager and ensure you are applying on the internal careers website.