Internal Audit Manager

Salary: (UK):45215 plus benefits(Our pay philosophy ensures consistency across locations and salaries. The starting salary for this opportunity plus benefits depends on location of the candidate).

The role:

Were recruiting for a dedicated Internal Audit Manager to help ensure our global work remains effective accountable and aligned with our values. Reporting to our Head of Risk & Assurance youll play a key role in delivering high-quality audit work strengthening internal controls and supporting our Internal Audit team to grow and thrive. As Internal Audit Manager you will support the management of key risks by assessing our global control frameworks and working across the Marys Meals network to agree meaningful improvements.

You will:

Lead design and deliver high-quality assurance work across our global programmes.

Develop coach and inspire Internal Audit Officers fostering a culture of learning collaboration and continuous improvement.

Engage with colleagues across the network to assess risk and strengthen controls.

Produce clear insightful reports and deliver a rigorous follow up programme of agreed actions.

Support the development of our internal audit plan and strategy.

Support the Head of Risk & Assurance in ensuring that implementation of agreed actions is being tracked and reported on as needed.

You will bring:

Strong internal audit experience (in-house or practice) with a keen eye for detail.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage at all levels across a diverse global movement.

Strong people management experience with experience of mentoring others and leading by example.

Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to analyse complex data and write clear meaningful reports.

Willingness to travel internationally to support our work across the Marys Meals family (up to 25% travel).

Experience of working in the charity sector would be beneficial but not essential.

Professional accountancy or internal audit qualification (CCAB Chartered IIA) is desirable but not essential.

About us:

We are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly in a way that best supports your work life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis.

Marys Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We continue to change the lives of over 2.6 million children who today will receive Marys Meals.

We believe in the innate goodness of people respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to line with our values Marys Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding. Marys Meals is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work and we expect all the Marys Meals familyto share this commitment and work in the best interest of the communities we serve. Our safe recruitment practices ensure that only those that are committed to our high standards join our movement.

Our Benefits:

• 34 days annual leave (pro-rated for part time working patterns) including bank holidays increasing by 1 day each completed calendar year to a maximum of 39 days ( option to buy another week)

• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• Medical insurance for candidates located in Kenya Liberia Malawi and Zambia
• Pension - depending on the location of the candidate. For international candidates - any pension contribution paid as part of salary will be subject to normal statutory deductions/ taxation

Additional Information:

You will be required to travel to countries where our programmes operate as part of your role and you will be required to register with the Protected Vulnerable Group Scheme or local equivalent before undertaking your role.

Salary advertised is for UK based candidates our salary philosophy ensures consistency across locations where Marys Meals operates (UK Malawi Zambia Liberia Kenya Spain Italy Canada and Ireland) please reach out to for more information about salaries in other locations.

This is a fantastic role where your daily work has real impact. Please click Apply to send your CV and a short covering note highlighting your suitability and motivations in considering this role.

Closing date for applications isWednesday 20th August 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible

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