Job Description

Details

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Reference number

420499

Salary

47,519 - 55,019
Please note, the starting salary will normally be offered at the minimum of the pay band.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP

Job grade

Other
Senior Manager grade equivalent to SEO

Contract type

Permanent

Type of role

Policy

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Aberystwyth, Cardiff, Llandudno Junction, Merthyr Tydfil, Swansea

About the job

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Job summary

About Us

We are a new arm's length body of the Welsh Government, responsible for the strategy, funding and oversight of:

further education including colleges and school sixth-forms; higher education including research and innovation; adult education and adult community learning; and apprenticeships and training.

Operational since 1 August 2024, we work in close collaboration with our partners to enable a tertiary education and research system which is centred around the needs of learners; society; and economy with excellence, equality and engagement at its heart.


Our values really matter to us, they help shape the culture of our organisation:

Dysgu

(to learn; to teach; to educate) - learning is at the heart of everything we do. We believe curiosity fuels innovation and helps expand our horizons.

Cydweithio

(to work together; to collaborate; to co-operate) - we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone.

Cynnwys Pawb

(to include everyone; to involve everyone) - we are passionate about inclusion, seeking to create the right conditions for everyone to achieve their full potential.

Rhagori

(to exceed; to excel) - we have high aspirations for tertiary education and research in Wales and always set high standards for ourselves to be the best we can be.

Location

Our headquarters is a newly refurbished office in Capital Quarter, Cardiff, specifically designed to meet our needs. We expect this to be the place that most colleagues will use to collaborate, both with each other and with stakeholders.


As we operate across Wales, we also have collaboration and limited office space in Welsh Government offices in Llandudno Junction, Aberystwyth, Swansea and Merthyr Tydfil.

Main Purpose of the job

The Senior Provider Audit Manager will play a key role in improving our process to obtaining assurance over providers, by undertaking objective, risk-based assessments on key areas within the providers we regulate, with a focus on data audits.


The successful candidate will support the creation and implementation of a defined data audit strategy for providers and will undertake reviews of the data returned by providers.


The Senior Provider Audit Manager will support the Regulation Directorate with ad-hoc reviews of providers, in response to a change in provider risk rating or non-compliance with a provider's on-going conditions of registration being identified.

Job description

What you'll be doing

Key Tasks

Engaging with and developing relationships with providers. Accountable for implementing, planning and delivering a data audit programme for providers, using a risk based methodology, in conjunction with colleagues from the Statistics and Analysis Directorate. Undertaking reactive reviews of providers, in response to a change in provider risk rating or non-compliance with a provider's on-going conditions of registration or conditions of funding being identified. Managing the relationship between Medr and external parties, including provider's own internal auditors to obtain assurances over the on-going conditions of registration and terms and conditions of funding. Managing internal relationships, including supporting other teams in the drafting of audit guidance for outsourced auditors and/or provider's own auditors and liaising with outsourced auditors on behalf of these teams. Collating and analysing providers internal audit reports to feed into our assurance processes, including the Annual Assurance Return and Provider Risk Assessment. Undertaking thematic reviews of relevant audit topics and sharing learning with providers to drive improvements. Producing audit reports and reporting findings via papers, attendance at internal groups and attendance at Committees. Engaging with senior management across Medr, in accordance with the needs of the audit portfolio, to understand and deliver the assurance they need.

Key challenges

Developing expert knowledge of the providers we regulate and the range of provider data used and collected by Medr. Translating policy and other business requirements into technical processes and outputs. Working responsively and at pace whilst managing competing priorities and ensuring deadlines are met.

About your team

The Sustainability and Assurance Team comprises of one Head of team, three Senior Managers and one Officer.


In the area of sustainability, the team is responsible for the development and oversight of provider's compliance with the initial and on-going conditions of registration in the areas of financial sustainability and governance and management, including financial management. We oversee universities compliance with the Prevent Duty. The team co-ordinates the complaints against providers process.


In the area of assurance, the team is responsible for the provider risk process. This process ensures that Medr operates as a risk-based regulator; that the tertiary sector remains sustainable and establishes good mechanisms of communication and the adoption of a relationship management approach to work with providers and disseminate good practice.

About your Line Manager

Gail Morgan - Head of Sustainability and Assurance


Gail has led the Sustainability and Assurance Team, including its previous form in the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW), since August 2019. Prior to that she has worked as an auditor across a range of sectors.

Person specification

What you will bring

Attributes

Humility

- You listen to diverse perspectives and incorporate feedback into decision-making.

Dynamic

- You encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning.

Honest

- You communicate with honesty and integrity in all interactions.

Resilient

- You lead with resilience in times of uncertainty and change, inspiring your team to persevere despite obstacles.

Experience

Expertise gained within an internal audit or assurance background, including in the area of data audit. Understanding of risk frameworks and methodologies. Experience of undertaking complex analyses and presenting outputs in a way that is accessible and understandable for non-technical staff.

Welsh language requirements

We have undertaken an evaluation of the Welsh language requirements of this post to ensure we are living our values in relation to our Welsh Language.


For this post the Welsh language requirements are:


Desirable


Welsh desirable means that whilst having Welsh language skills is useful for the role, it is not an assessment criterion, so it won't disadvantage you during recruitment if you don't currently possess these skills.

Qualifications

A qualified Internal Auditor (CMIIA, MIIA, PII or CIA) or qualified Accountant (Qualified member of one of five CCAB bodies (ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, ICAS, Chartered Accountants Ireland or CIMA)) or qualified by experience.

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 47,519, Medr contributes 13,766 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

Your perks and benefits

We recognise the importance of looking after ourselves in work and in life. Your wellbeing is fundamental to you being your best self so in recognition of this we provide:

33 days annual leave a year (pro rata) to give you time to reboot; top up your energy banks and spend time doing the activities you love. An environment that embraces work life balance. A culture that celebrates diversity and welcomes everyone. Dedicated wellbeing time to all our people each week. A Cycle to Work Scheme to make owning a bicycle more affordable.

Additional Support when you need it

We know that sometimes you may face challenges or life events that mean you need additional support.

We provide a comprehensive employee assistance programme with remote access to resources and in person support whenever required. We have a special leave policy ensuring everyone in the organisation receives the support they need during difficult times.

More than just a workplace

We have an active sport, social and wellbeing committee who offer a range of activities for our people to come together outside the work setting. You can participate as much or as little as you want. You will be entitled to take 5 days paid leave per year to undertake voluntary work to support the communities we serve. We know that the bonds we make in work sometimes go beyond the working day and lead to networks that last for life. We will encourage you to grow your networks across Wales, the UK and internationally.

Personal and professional development

Once you're offered a post, we will get to know you and work with you to develop a personalised onboarding plan which considers your experience, skills, learning style and knowledge. We'll help you shape your development plans with personalised career conversations and objectives, taking account of delivery goals alongside your career aspirations and helping you own your career. We support all our staff to learn or improve their Welsh language skills.

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

We are really interested in you as an individual and what you will bring to our organisation.


Our blended assessment process is designed to help us get to know you better enabling us to appoint someone who will thrive in the role and who shares our organisational values.


If you are interested in working with us, please send us your application through Civil Service Jobs. The deadline for application submission is

Sunday 7 September

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To be fair to everyone who applies, we won't accept:

Late applications Applications with missing or incomplete information Personal statements over 1,250 words

There will be two assessment stages for this recruitment campaign. A sift and an interview, which will include a presentation.


You will need to include a personal statement demonstrating how you meet the following attributes:

Attributes

Humility

- You listen to diverse perspectives and incorporate feedback into decision-making.

Dynamic

- You encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning.

Honest

- You communicate with honesty and integrity in all interactions.

Resilient

- You lead with resilience in times of uncertainty and change, inspiring your team to persevere despite obstacles.

The initial sift will take place on

Tuesday 16 September

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Candidates who successfully navigate the sift stage will be required to complete an online exercise to enable us to determine their behavioural and personality preferences. Immediately on completion you will be given a report which highlights your strengths plus some development tips to help you prepare for interview. Candidates should note that the online exercise is not intended to eliminate anyone from consideration. Instead, it serves as a tool to aid in the decision-making process.


Following this, you will be required to participate in an interview and a presentation, both of which will be conducted on

Monday 29 September

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The full attributes and experiences will be assessed at interview:

Attributes

Humility

- You listen to diverse perspectives and incorporate feedback into decision-making.

Dynamic

- You encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation and learning.

Honest

- You communicate with honesty and integrity in all interactions.

Resilient

- You lead with resilience in times of uncertainty and change, inspiring your team to persevere despite obstacles.

Experience

Expertise gained within an internal audit or assurance background, including in the area of data audit. Understanding of risk frameworks and methodologies. Experience of undertaking complex analyses and presenting outputs in a way that is accessible and understandable for non-technical staff.

We strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are happy to discuss any person-centred adjustments required to the recruitment process. Please contact swyddi@medr.cymru


We're looking forward to meeting everyone invited to interview at our new headquarters in Capital Quarter, Cardiff. We don't usually pay travel expenses, but if this presents a real barrier to your attendance in person or if you require a reasonable adjustment, please let us know

in advance

by emailing swyddi@medr.cymru so we can discuss and agree arrangements prior to your interview.


Following interview we are committed to offering constructive and actionable feedback to support you on your future career journey.

Next steps

Interested
? Want to find out more?


We know how important it is for you to find out more about us so we will be holding a

virtual information session

for candidates on

Wednesday 20 August

at

10am

on Microsoft Teams. This session will not be recorded.


This will be an opportunity for you to hear more about our organisation; the role and how we invest in our people.

If you would like to attend, register by emailing

swyddi@medr.cymru

.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : People and Culture Team Email : swyddi@medr.cymru
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Recruitment team

* Email : swyddi@medr.cymru