Job Description

Job title: Internal Auditor | Grade: 5 | Employment type: Permanent | Hours: Full time (35) | Starting salary: 38,920 (Starting salary from April 2026: 40,290) | Directorate: Corporate Services & Accounts | Department: Internal Audit | Location: Edinburgh (hybrid) | Closing date: 11 January 2026 (23:55)

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Internal Auditor to join our team and play a vital part in ensuring effective governance, risk management, and internal control processes within our organisation.


The successful candidate will work in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) in the UK Public Sector and the SLAB Internal Audit Manual, carrying out planned assurance and advisory engagements.



Key responsibilities include :


conducting audit and advisory engagements as agreed in the Internal Audit plan developing risk assessments and audit work programmes for review conducting interviews and reviews with stakeholders at all levels, including the Executive Team and Board Members evaluating governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks, providing evidence-based recommendations preparing audit reports and assisting in discussions with senior management to agree on recommendations monitoring the implementation of audit recommendations, ensuring appropriate follow-up actions are taken.

To succeed in this role, you will need:


demonstratable previous experience in a similar audit role knowledge of risk identification and assessment techniques to be educated to degree level or equivalent (unqualified/part qualified in the CIA qualification, and willing to study to obtain the CIA qualification.) to be knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Office to be an excellent communicator, numerate and proficient in report writing with a clear, analytical approach experience in testing and evaluating internal controls strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders to be able to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively to be pro-active and self-motivated with the ability to work unsupervised and manage conflicting demands.

For more details about this role and a full list of essential criteria and required competencies, please see the

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Completed applications should be returned by midnight on Sunday, 11 January 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Susan Brook, Head of Internal Audit, on: brooksu@slab.org.uk .


For assistance, please email recruitment@slab.org.uk

The Scottish Legal Aid Board (SLAB

) plays a vital role in ensuring access to justice for all individuals in Scotland. As a non-departmental public body, SLAB operates independently but is accountable to the Scottish Government. Our mission is simple: to provide essential legal support to those who need it most, ensuring fair access to justice for all.


We manage and continually improve the delivery of publicly funded legal assistance and provide strategic advice to Scottish Ministers, shaping the future of legal aid in Scotland. In a dynamic and evolving legal landscape, our work is central to the functioning of the justice system, supporting the courts and helping people navigate complex legal matters.


At SLAB, we believe in the power of a diverse, talented workforce. We employ individuals from all backgrounds, bringing a range of skills and experiences to our workforce. Every role, whether directly interacting with the public or providing behind-the-scenes support, makes a meaningful impact on people's lives.


We offer an inclusive, supportive work environment with a comprehensive employment package. To learn more about working with SLAB and the benefits we offer, please visit www.slab.org.uk/recruitment/working-for-us.

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to being fair, inclusive and a place where all belong.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people.

We will ensure that the disclosure of disability status will not negatively impact anyone's application. Where reasonable, we are committed to guaranteeing an interview to every applicant who indicates they have a disability, under the Equality Act 2010, and meets the minimum criteria for the role.

For further information on SLAB's services, values, and how the legal aid system works, please visit

www.slab.org.uk.