Senior Assurance Officer
- Exeter, Devon
- Full Time
- £41,177 - £45,529 per annum

Looking for your next challenge in Internal Audit?
Join Devon Assurance Partnership (DAP) as a Senior Assurance Officer and do work that genuinely makes a difference.
Devon Assurance Partnership is a shared internal audit and assurance service, providing professional audit, risk, counter fraud, management and consultancy services across local government and the wider public sector. Our reputation is built on delivering high-quality assurance, trusted advice and practical solutions that help organisations achieve their objectives and improve outcomes for the communities they serve.
Our work takes us across a diverse range of services and organisations, providing assurance, insight and advice on the systems, processes and services that people rely on every day.
As a Senior Assurance Officer, you'll help organisations understand and manage risk, strengthen governance and internal controls, and identify opportunities to improve services and make the best use of public money and resources.
This is a role with real variety and purpose. You'll work with a wide range of clients, services and stakeholders, getting beneath the surface of how things work and helping to drive positive change.
Why join us?
Work from home
Enjoy the flexibility of a predominantly remote role.
Flexible working
Work in a way that helps you balance professional and personal commitments.
Generous annual leave
With the option to purchase additional leave.
Christmas closedown
Dedicated time to switch off, recharge and spend time with family and friends.
Supportive team culture
Join a friendly, experienced team that values collaboration, learning and development.
Wellbeing support
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.
Varied and rewarding work
Work on diverse assignments, engage directly with clients and senior leaders, provide professional advice, and help develop colleagues.
Professional development
Continue to build your knowledge and experience across a broad range of audit, governance, risk, counter fraud and consultancy work.
Ready for a role where your work has real impact and where you'll be part of a respected, forward-thinking public sector assurance partnership? We'd love to hear from you.
Want to find out more about Devon Assurance Partnership and the work we do? Visit Devon Assurance Partnership where you'll find information about our services, our clients and our approach to delivering assurance, insight and advice across the public sector.
For an informal chat please contact Jo McCormick (Head of DAP) joanne.mccormick@devon.gov.uk or 01392 382528.
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
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- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- For details on the use of AI in applications and Devon County Council’s use of AI in Recruitment please see Use of AI in Our Recruitment Processes - Working for Devon | Devon County Council
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
- This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
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