Make your mark at BRE!

Join BRE as a Senior Internal Auditor and play a vital role in building stronger governance, sharper risk management, and a culture of accountability across the organisation.

In this role, you’ll deliver end-to-end audits, provide independent assurance to our Board and senior leaders, and act as a trusted advisor who can turn findings into real improvements. It’s a chance to use your expertise to influence decisions at the highest level while building strong relationships across a £70m organisation driving change in the built environment.

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century, we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

• Deliver independent, end-to-end internal audits in line with the approved audit plan, from scoping through to reporting and action tracking.
• Provide high-quality, timely assurance to the Executive, Trust, Board, and Risk & Audit Committee on the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and internal controls.
• Critically evaluate business processes, systems, and strategies, and recommend improvements that are relevant, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Build strong working relationships with managers and Heads of Departments, acting as a trusted advisor while maintaining professional independence.
• Produce clear, insightful audit reports that highlight risks, control gaps, and practical recommendations.
• Monitor the implementation of agreed management actions and follow up to ensure improvements are embedded.
• Contribute to shaping a stronger risk and control culture across the business through constructive engagement and clear communication.
• Uphold internal audit standards, ethical guidelines, and independence at all times.

What we are looking for:

Essential

• Substantial experience in external or internal audit, with responsibility for the full audit cycle (scoping, delivery, reporting, and action tracking).
• Comprehensive knowledge of governance, risk management, and the role of internal audit.
• The ability to critically appraise business processes, systems, and strategies, and to make practical, value-adding recommendations.
• A relevant professional qualification such as CIA, ACCA, CIMA (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence effectively while maintaining independence.
• Proven experience of managing audit assignments independently from start to finish.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Agresso and D365 ERP systems.
• Experience of providing assurance over organisational change programmes.
• Knowledge of the UK construction sector.

BRE Benefits

At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.

Financial & Security Benefits

• Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
• Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
• Enhanced maternity package

Health & Wellbeing

• HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
• Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Career Development

• Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
• Professional membership reimbursement

For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits

Work Location Options

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person (2 times per Week).

Our Recruitment Process

Online Assessment

Shortly after you apply (within approximately 10 minutes), you’ll receive a link to complete an online assessment. This takes around 20 minutes and helps us better understand your skills and suitability.

Candidate Review – W/C 6th October

Our specialist hiring team will review all applications and shortlist candidates. We’ll then update you on the outcome of your application.

First Stage Interviews – W/C 13th October

If shortlisted, we will invite you to a virtual or in-person interview.

Second Stage Interviews – 21st - 24th October 

If successful in the first stage, you will be invited to a virtual or in-person second-stage interview.

Note to Employment Agencies

At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.

Equal Opportunities Statement

BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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