Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA)

The Government Internal Audit Agency (GIAA) is an executive agency of His Majesty’s Treasury (HM Treasury). We established our organisation in April 2015 to improve the quality of internal audit provided to central government

Working across government, our unparalleled access, our expertise and the relationships we build lead to better insights and better outcomes for our customers, and for their customers, and for the UK public. As the government’s primary provider of internal audit services, we lead both the government internal audit profession and internal audit function.

We provide internal audit services and support for the UK government. Our customers include all ministerial departments and many non-ministerial departments, agencies and public bodies.

The latest list of our Internal Audit customers can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giaa-customer-list.

Our auditors provide central government with objective, independent insight and assurance enabling its organisations to achieve better outcomes with public money. Through rigorous evaluation and assessment, we help to develop better governance, risk management and internal controls.

We also have an award-winning counter fraud and investigation service, and support finance professionals across government in their role as stewards of public money.

Both our internal audit and counter fraud roles relate to activities requested by, and agreed with, our customer organisations.

Read more about our work in our Annual Reports here:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/giaa-annual-report-and-accounts.

A note from our chief executive

Every day at work I am enthused by our dynamic approach, and how that is leading to the delivery of high-quality services for our clients.

I became GIAA’s chief executive because I am passionate about ensuring robust systems, processes and controls are in place to safeguard public money, so that as much as possible flows through to those who need it most. Leading the Agency puts me in a privileged position to drive this agenda forward across the breadth of government and many different organisations.

I’m sure that in a similar way, our roles have appealed to you because of the multiple opportunities they offer.

You will be joining a team that works across a diverse client base including most government departments and their many related organisations. Our work is motivating, varied, and challenging in a very positive way that will enrich and enhance your long-term career path. As a maturing and ever evolving organisation, we are now at a crucial point in our development as we work to become an ever more efficient and impactful force in our professional field. Our delivery of better insights, better outcomes for our clients, and ultimately the public, is linked directly to the individual contribution made by each of our employees. Everyone who joins GIAA plays a role taking our vision forward and securing our future success.

With full support of our GIAA board, our executive committee, the wider senior leadership team and, of course, our people, I am committed to building on the Agency’s progress so far as we look forward to our future achievements together. We are here to help our clients deliver enhanced value for money, and we have the unique privilege of using our shared expertise and experience to advise, influence and counsel some of the most senior decision makers across government.

We have designed this application pack to give you details about this specific role and to explain our purpose as an Agency. You can also visit gov.uk/GIAA to learn more about our work.

If you believe that you have the skills, experience and attitude that we need, then we very much look forward to receiving your application.

Harriet Aldridge

Chief Executive

Employee Value Proposition

Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) gives an insight into what it’s like to work with us in GIAA. It was created by our people for our people and shows some of the best elements of being a GIAA employee.

A big vision, and even bigger impact

Motivating work that transforms delivery of government missions.

Work across a variety of teams supporting and advising organisations across government.

See how your work can make a difference to our society.

Making a difference through our rich diversity of experiences and perspectives.

Explore your potential, your talent and your future

Learn as you work with us.

Study for a professional qualification.

Build a stimulating career.

Opportunities at every stage of your career.

Have your say in how you and we work to make an impact.

Bring your talent to the table.

Grow and realise your leadership potential.

Empower our clients across government to make changes that matter to society

Work with people, not just numbers, building trusted relationships.

Unique access to cross-government insights.

Focus on communication and the value of quality conversations.

Provide specialised services through focused communities of practice.

Explore how government works.

Innovate internal audit and investigation

Forward looking, curious and courageous.

Investing in our people, in technology, and in experimentation.

Leading and managing in a way that values and respects individuality and ideas.

Innovating through artificial intelligence and robotics to enhance what only we can do.

Work flexibly in balance with your home life

Work flexibly in a hybrid way that supports your wellbeing.

Belong to a collaborative, diverse, and supportive professional community that’s committed to continuous improvement.

Civil Service pay and reward package, including access to the Civil Service pension scheme.

Benefits

Whatever your role, we take your work, development, and wellbeing seriously. We want you to build a successful career with us and in the wider Civil Service.

Competitive salaries and in year rewards

GIAA salaries are competitive in line with other Civil Service departments. We also offer generous in year rewards scheme, recognising talent and achievements.

Flexible working

The opportunity to work flexibly, including part-time or time-term working and access to flexible working schemes allowing you to vary your working day as long as you work your total hours.

Family friendly HR policies

These include paid maternity, shared parental leave, paternity and adoption leave.

Generous annual leave

Fulltime employees will have 25 days of annual leave entitlement on entry to the civil service, increasing one day each year to 30 days after five years’ service. There are also 8 public holidays.

There is also one further day paid privilege entitlement to mark the birthday of the monarch.

Your pension

We offer a competitive contributory pension scheme  that you can enter as soon as you join us. Dependant on your salary GIAA will make a significant contribution to your pension, currently starting from 27%. Your contributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken and your pension will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family. 

Our people networks and services

We offer several supportive services, both internally and externally, if you need additional support.

We also have a variety of networks for you to join and get involved with at GIAA. Our people networks come together to offer help and support, share knowledge, raise awareness, and bring about change.

Season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme

Available for travel between your home and workplace.

Paid volunteering days

We take volunteering very seriously and we see it as an opportunity for personal development. GIAA employees can claim up to five days of paid special leave for volunteering activities, which is more than the Civil Service minimum.

Free eyesight test

You are entitled to a full free eyesight test every two years and free standard spectacle frames and lenses if required for visual display units (VDU) and screens at work. You will receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your glasses for VDU use. If you are not entitled to a free pair of glasses for VDU use, it may still be possible for you to get some help towards the cost of your glasses by requesting a £20 Specsavers Premium club voucher towards the cost of glasses from their £99+ range.

Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

Contact

If you would like to discuss a role in more detail before submitting an application, please contact giaarecruitment@giaa.gov.uk.

For further information about working at GIAA follow their LinkedIn page linked below.

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