UK National Audit Office

We're looking for a Chief Press Officer. You will run the press office and deliver our media strategy. https://lnkd.in/eyZ2kHvD The Chief Press Officer is responsible for running the NAO press office and delivering our media strategy. They will promote our programme of work with the media and ensure our reputation as the UK’s independent public spending watchdog remains strong. We're looking for candidates with exceptional communication skills, good news sense ,and demonstrable experience of building long-term relationships with key stakeholder journalists. For more information and to apply: https://lnkd.in/eyZ2kHvD #MediaRelations #PressOfficer

Matthew Rees is talking to FS Club on commission rates & value for money in government buying on Monday 28th October. Register for the webinar using the link below ⤵️ Read Matthew's most recent report on efficiency in government procurement of common goods and services here: https://lnkd.in/e3X-Av4J

We've identified 7 enablers to help tackle the challenges that government faces in its climate change and environment work. https://lnkd.in/eFNxUqV5 These 7 enablers are ⤵️ • create a culture of shared commitment to deliver • integrate climate and environmental ambitions with each other and wider policy objectives • provide clear strategic direction through overarching long- term plans • proactively plan for the resources and skills needed • help the people and organisations involved with the changes required to make progress • support well-managed risk taking • collect, use and evaluate information to understand what is working and when to change course For more information on the seven enablers, read the report 👇 https://lnkd.in/eFNxUqV5 #ClimateChange #Environment #NetZero

We’ve published an overview of the government’s approach and commitments for managing climate change and improving the environment. https://lnkd.in/ecriCAXS Our report looks at: • current targets for environmental improvement and responding to climate change • progress against current targets • responsibilities within central government • the previous government’s approach to financing progress on environment and climate • the role of regulation for environmental improvement • the Greening Government Commitments • climate related financial disclosures   Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ecriCAXS   #ClimateChange #NetZero #Environment #GreenFinance

We're looking for a Data Engineer to join the NAO. https://lnkd.in/eej79_S2 You will have responsibility for the design, delivery and maintenance of robust data analytics solutions. As part of the role, you will develop and construct data products and services and integrate them into systems and business processes. If you have the technical skills required - including using the Azure data analytics stack, and experience of ITSM processes - while also being an effective communicator to non-technical colleagues, this is the role for you. Applications close on Sunday 3 November. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eej79_S2 #DevOps #DataEngineer #DataJobs

We’re looking for multiple Senior Audit Managers to manage key financial audit work. https://lnkd.in/euXUhaEs The roles would suit experienced Chartered Accountants operating at Senior Audit Manager or equivalent who are looking to further develop their management skills and make an impact through their work. Candidates will need to demonstrate they have expertise and significant experience of delivering external financial audit work in a regulated environment. Essential skills: • experience of IFRS and international standards on auditing • exceptional project management skills, able to deliver high quality audit work while protecting the welfare of your teams. • extensive relationship management and influencing skills to maximise the influence of our work with external clients and stakeholders • collaborative, engages well with colleagues at all levels, and invests in their development and the wider success of the organisation. • experience of designing, developing and implementing initiatives to improve audit quality We will support successful candidates to be proactive in their career development and use the Senior Audit Manager role as a platform for future success. If you want to help provide crucial accountability for UK taxpayers, apply now: https://lnkd.in/euXUhaEs Applications close 3rd November. Located in either our London or Newcastle office. #AuditJobs #AccountancyJobs #AuditCareers

We've published our latest overview of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eNPT4wUT   Our overview of DWP for 2023-24 looks at: • how the DWP spent £276 billion on benefits and running its operations • the department’s plans to tackle fraud & error and how it aims to save £9 billion by 2027-28 • findings from our report on DWP’s customer service • progress on its major programmes, including deep dives from our reports on Universal Credit and the Pensions Dashboards Programme   Read our report to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eNPT4wUT #Pensions #UniversalCredit #Benefits

Help lead the National Audit Office. Apply for our Executive Director role now. https://lnkd.in/etixfTei The National Audit Office plays an essential role in the UK's democracy, providing independent assurance on government accounts and trusted impartial reports on how well public money is spent. Parliament, the media and the public use our work to hold government to account. Government uses our work to improve its efficiency and effectiveness. Our Executive Directors comprise the top management of our organisation. They each provide dynamic and visible leadership to around 200 highly skilled financial auditors and performance auditors. We are looking to appoint a high quality, corporate leader who combines a strong external perspective with an agile and insightful intellect, as well as an ability to inspire and get the best from our people. You'll help set our five-year strategy from 2025. This will respond to the value for money and accountability challenges facing our country and the government’s responses to them. Developments in artificial intelligence, data analytics and sustainability reporting are driving changes in public services and our own work. You will be based at our London or Newcastle offices, and you will need to build a visible presence and strong personal engagement with colleagues across the NAO. Applications close on Monday 21st October. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/etixfTei Read more: https://lnkd.in/gU8heUR7 #AuditJobs #ExecutiveJobs #JobsInPolitics

What might the upcoming Budget hold for the fight against fraud and error? In my latest blog I set out the things I will be looking out for in the detailed papers- https://lnkd.in/eV23b27a

Our latest UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) overview looks at:   • how the department spends its money and how this is changing • the management of its workforce and estate • its performance in procuring major military equipment • its current operations and future challenges Read it here: https://lnkd.in/exU8-Frv #Defence #DefenceSpending #UKDefence