Job Description

About Sage Homes

Sage Homes is an innovative Blackstone and Regis business addressing the housing crisis in England by making good homes affordable for people across the country who need them.



Since 2017 we have delivered around 17,000 new homes across affordable rent, shared ownership and social rent for individuals and families. In 2021 Sage Homes became the largest provider of new affordable housing in England,and we continue to deliver high quality affordable homes across the country.



We have invested more than 3 billion into high-quality affordable housing. Our entrepreneurial spirit combined with our technical expertise has got us to where we are today and will enable future sustainable growth.

About the role:

Join Sage Homes as an Internal Auditor and help shape the future of our internal audit and risk function.



We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Internal Auditor to support the delivery of our internal audit plan. Reporting to the Senior Audit Manager, you'll play a key role in identifying risks, evaluating controls, and recommending practical solutions that strengthen our operations.



This role is based in our Central London office with hybrid working arrangements of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, if required.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead scoping meetings and draft audit terms of reference Conduct audits and ad-hoc reviews across various business areas Identify key risks and controls through stakeholder engagement Design and perform control testing to assess effectiveness Deliver clear, insightful audit reports with actionable recommendations Collaborate with senior stakeholders to agree on remediation plans Support compliance audits, process reviews, and investigations Contribute to the ongoing development of our audit methodology

About you

Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to build effective relationships across departments Commercial awareness and understanding of audit impact Proven experience delivering audits from planning to reporting Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities Experience with audit software or data analysis tools (e.g. IDEA) is desirable GCSE Maths and English (Grade 5 or above) or equivalent Chartered IIA status or relevant higher education (e.g. accounting degree) is desirable but not essential

We are committed to ensuring you have the best career here at Sage. As well as regular support and guidance from your manager you can expect to receive a variety of learning and development opportunities to support you as you grow within our business. This includes internally and externally delivered development programmes and opportunities to study for professional accreditations and qualifications

Culture and benefits:

At Sage Homes, we want to empower diverse, ambitious people to thrive. We are fast-paced and inclusive, and encourage our people to use their passion, curiosity and inventiveness to help us create safe places for our customers to flourish.



To make sure our colleagues feel welcome and cared for, we provide a suite of excellent benefits, including:


25 days holiday, and an additional day for every year's service (up to five years) Annual discretionary bonus scheme A health cash plan, with financial support for a range of options including physiotherapy, opticians, dental and private online GP sessions Study support package, helping you achieve your personal and professional development ambitions Workplace Pension - matching personal contributions up to 5% Cycle to Work scheme, helping you save up to 40% on a new bike and accessories Electric car scheme, enabling you to rent a brand-new electric car at low-cost payments Wellbeing support through MyndUp Two days' paid volunteering leave a year, allowing you to support causes you care about Charity fundraising support, with match-funding up to 1,000 for good causes

We believe that investing in our people is key to our success. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance, ensuring you feel valued and empowered to make a difference every day