Job Description

Audit and Risk Manager - Eltham



Who are Baily Garner?


With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 270 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham-delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.



Our purpose is to positively impact people's lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference-for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.



At Baily Garner we have a fantastic new opportunity for an Audit and Risk Manager in our Eltham office to lead business compliance using the three-line defence model.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and manage second line assurance, ensuring robust compliance and risk management across the organisation.


Implement frameworks for health & safety, ISO standards, CHAS, B-Corp, financials, ESG, and governance.


Conduct risk-based audits, report findings, and drive improvements.


Maintain ongoing compliance with accreditations like ISO 9001/14001 and B-Corp through monitoring and preparation.


Develop governance tools and track actions for timely resolution.


Produce assurance reports and dashboards for senior management.


Build stakeholder relationships, promote a culture of improvement and collaboration.


Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring actionable outcomes.

Requirements

Qualified internal auditor (ACCA, CIA or equivalent) with audit and risk management experience.


Expertise in high-risk audits, governance frameworks, and compliance reporting.


Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.


Analytical ability for data insights and dashboard/report production.


Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, ISO standards, and health & safety.


Integrity, ethical judgement, and collaborative approach.


Adaptable to change; able to work with senior stakeholders.


Passion for improvement, curiosity, digital assurance opportunities, and professional services governance.


Sector experience in housing, construction consultancy, or related industries is a plus.

What We Offer

Supportive, forward-thinking workplace.


Professional growth and development.


Positive impact on industry standards and lives.


Flexible working arrangements.



If you are interested in joining our successful multidisciplinary consultancy as an Audit and Risk Manager please apply with CV and covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the role.

Some of our amazing benefits include:

Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7.25 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4.15pm) 36.25 hours per week


Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home)


Medicash health plan (money back on your dental, optical, physio appointments and more)


Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues.


In-house mental health first aiders


Pay reviews twice a year


Annual leave + bank holidays


Birthday leave


Long-service leave


Pay reviews twice a year


Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)


Professional development scheme


Sponsorship of professional fees


2 paid corporate social responsibility days


Car allowance



Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.



We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.

Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.