Internal Auditor – Digital & Technology

Salary: £ 67,600

Closing date:  Thursday, 3 April 2025

Contract type: Permanent

 The Wellcome Trust is a global charitable foundation. We improve health for everyone by funding science, leading policy and advocacy campaigns, and building partnerships.  

We plan to spend £16bn over the next ten years, funding new discoveries in life, health, and wellbeing, and taking on three global health challenges: mental health, infectious disease and climate and health.  

These challenges need the bold science we support, but they won’t be solved by science alone.  

We are looking for an Internal Auditor - Digital & Technology (D&T) to join our team.  

Where in Wellcome will I be working?  

You will be working in the Internal Audit within, reporting to the Senior Internal Audit Manager.

This role involves executing audits and reporting tasks outlined in the annual Technology internal Audit  plan, focusing on risk-based internal audits across operational and financial activities of the Wellcome Trust, its subsidiaries and significant grant recipients, in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan.

What will I be doing?  

You will be instrumental in conducting thorough IT audits based on the Annual Audit Plan, identifying key risks and agreeing actionable recommendations, while building strong stakeholder relationships that balance guidance and commercial performance. You'll also support wider audit activities, collaborate across departments to champion diversity and inclusion, and ensure adherence to Wellcome's compliance policies, which all contributing to a dynamic and impactful organisational environment..   

As an Internal Auditor - Digital & Technology, you will:  

• Conduct end-to-end IT audits for Wellcome's business activities following the Annual Audit Plan, ensuring timely and high-quality results.

• Perform detailed audit tasks including planning, fieldwork, and audit close discussions with senior management.

• Identify IT risks, develop control recommendations, and draft clear audit findings.

• Monitor and report on management's progress in implementing audit recommendations using agreed reporting mechanisms.

• Support audit and non-audit activities, including KPI monitoring and methodology development, while adhering to Wellcome's compliance policies.   

• Contribute to a diverse and inclusive culture across the organisation, collaborating across departments.  

Is this job for me?   

You will have substantial experience in internal audit with a focus on IT audits, showcasing expertise in various IT controls and platforms. You should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to influence senior managers with your clear communication, while holding relevant industry qualifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP. If you are self-motivated, driven, and thrive under pressure, with a commitment to integrity and a pragmatic approach to achieving results, this role is an excellent fit for you.

We are looking for someone who:   

• Conducts risk-based internal audits focusing on IT across Wellcome's operational and financial activities, as outlined in the Annual Audit Plan.

• Executes comprehensive IT audits within specified timelines and quality standards, identifying key risks and providing actionable recommendations.

• Maintains robust stakeholder relationships by offering guidance, challenging when necessary, and supporting commercial performance.

• Holds a degree-level education with relevant industry qualifications like CISA, CRISC, or CISSP, and has demonstrable experience in IT auditing.

• Demonstrates strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven capacity to influence senior management effectively.

• Exhibits high levels of integrity, self-motivation, and a pragmatic approach to achieving results under pressure and tight deadlines.   

To apply please upload your current CV and complete our short application  

Interview dates: Week commence 21st April

You can view the full job description on our website

You can read more about the benefits we offer our employees on our website   

Our Hybrid Way of Working  

We understand that our colleagues have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to build a flexible working environment, in which people can perform at their best.  

At Wellcome we have a hybrid way of working which is 3 days in our Euston Road offices (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the remaining 2 days working either remotely or in the office.    

Diversity and Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do  

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at Wellcome. We are committed to cultivating a fair and inclusive environment, where everyone can be themselves and thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working options for all roles. We work to ensure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible to everyone. This includes making adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition. Please visit our website for more information on adjustments and accessibility, or contact us at jobs@wellcome.org.  

Upon a conditional offer being made, the successful applicant for this position will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (or equivalent) criminal record check to disclose any ‘unspent’ criminal convictions or conditional cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The criminal record check with not show anything that is ‘spent’.  

For further guidance on disclosure of criminal records please see this UK Government Guidance. You can view our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders here. You can view our Privacy Statement here. 

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