Service Manager - Audit

Closing Date: 4th February 2026

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary: £72,312 - £79,711

Hours:

35 per week

Stirling Council is an ambitious council seeking to take advantage of the area's unrivalled location and rapid growth to provide opportunities and services for all its citizens and to encourage sustainable business and community development. Every day the Council provides a wide range of services essential to enhancing the life of people living in or visiting the area. The Council wants to ensure that the old and young are cared for;

to provide support for those in need; to educate our young people; to care for our environment and enhance cultural and sporting opportunities for all. It wants to drive inclusive economic growth, culture and tourism for the area. The Council is committed to ensuring that the delivery of quality services is at the heart of its communities and is looking for you to join the Chief Officer - Governance, the Legal Manager and the Democratic Service Manager, and the wider Governance services to provide excellent internal audit, fraud and risk services to support Stirling’s ambitions to deliver the best outcomes for its communities.

• Lead and manage the Council’s Internal Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Fraud team.
• Instigate and drive transformational change and improvement across the team and more widely across the Council.
• Serve as an integral member of the Governance Service management team and work with senior colleagues to lead and drive a positive, risk‑aware and customer‑focused culture.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with across the Council, external partners and stakeholders to build and develop relationships that deliver solutions and improvements for citizens.
• Apply analytical skills and astute political awareness to support consistent achievement and performance improvement.
• Implement a Level 1 Disclosure check and other required verification processes as part of the recruitment and onboarding cycle.

• Experienced senior internal auditor with a demonstrable track record of consistent achievement.
• Strong strategic thinker, highly effective communicator and competent team player.
• Ability to work independently and as part of cross‑functional teams.
• Analytical skills, political awareness and a commitment to customer‑focused public services.
• Qualifications or experience in risk management, internal audit, or corporate governance are preferable.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email Julia McAfee at

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) pro‑rated for part‑time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows.
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
• Carers Leave.
• Up to 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support.
• Ongoing opportunities for learning & development.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Lift share Scheme.
• Car lease Scheme.
• Technology Benefit Scheme.