Job Title - Audit and Compliance Officer
Grade - EO
Location - National (JSO or Learning Venue)
Contract Type - 1x Permanent Role
Overview of the role:
This is an administrative role, based within MOJ People & Capability's Prison Learning Delivery (PLD) team.
The job holder will be responsible for monitoring and inputting information and data related to the Prison Officer Training, Operational Training and other learning services provided by PLD.
The job holder will provide audit and compliance information and data, highlighting risks, and raising performance concerns as appropriate.
The job holder will report directly to People and Data Compliance Manager, undertaking assurance and evaluation tasks that will provide performance data to PLD.
The job holder will manage a program of audits, assigned by the People & Data Compliance Manager, to the required standard, focusing on priorities and highlighting trends and risks.
The purpose of this role is for monitoring and assuring PLD compliance across all areas, the jobholder will be required to make decisions and manage the day to day audit processes.
Summary
The jobholder has significant responsibility for the co-ordination of audit processes and activities, data management and the analysis of data, whilst working alongside both MOJ and HMPPS stakeholders.
The priority for this role is ensure audit processes and activities are completed within the specified timescales and adhere to standard policies set within the group.
The job holder will need to ensure that databases are maintained accurately, stakeholders are updated and risks are escalated and any data discrepancies are communicated to the responsible owners.
The job holder will be expected to continually work to promote understanding of risk management, audits and Governance within PLD, whilst building and sustaining effective working relationships and networks, seeking to realise the long term vision of PLD.
The jobholder will be able to work at pace, deliver accurate data, and be able to provide solutions to tasks by the collation of information.
This is a specialist administrative role with responsibility and accountability.
There may be a requirement for some line management.
The jobholder will not be required to work unsociable hours however there may be a requirement to work outside of normal hours on occasion.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties:
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Undertake the transactional activity associated with audit and compliance. This includes processing paperwork ready for checking and onward transmission by the People and Data Compliance Manager
Monitor and present data reporting on performance and governance
Verify the accuracy of data by referring to source to clarify and verify information and make appropriate corrections.
Locate necessary data and source relevant documents that provide appropriate evidence.
Select appropriate codes and abbreviations and input data according to established procedures and data format standards.
Identify any discrepancies with stakeholders’ data on a daily basis, before forwarding to Compliance Manager
Work with finance to verify invoices and charges
Ensure appropriate records and documents are kept according to established procedures
Format and generate routine reports
Provide routine statistical data for meetings, enquiries, submissions.
Attend and support with the administrative duties related to relevant Contract Review Meetings.
Work with finance team to perform sample audits on monthly data and to report findings to the management team.
Review, develop and deliver audit processes
Be the vetting contact point
Provide data on ad-hoc basis for internal and external stakeholders including internal and national audits
Work as part of the Governance Team, undertaking general duties commensurate with the post as required
General
The duties/responsibilities listed are not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
Leadership and Management
Collaborative working - working across functional and organisational boundaries, representing PLD professionally and consistently.
Management and resources - be mindful of how you use resources, always ensuring best value for money and efficient use.
Act as a role model displaying behaviours in accordance with PLD’s values and behaviours.
Actively encourage and support all colleagues.
Continually develop yourself through CPD.
The job holder will have line management responsibility this will involve; effectively managing staff absences in line with the Attendance Management Policy and Disciplinary Policy, performance managing employees and reporting progress through to the Senior Management team, providing employees with coaching, mentoring direction, and building development plans for progression and upskill.
Challenge conventional ways of thinking; promote the PLD ways of working and encourage a culture of learning and continuous development across the organisation. PLD is committed to delivering a high-quality learning service and expects all staff to strive for excellence in their function.
Values
Proactively promote and model the values and behaviours of PLD and embed the organisational mission and vision within PLD.
Support the wellbeing of our PLD family by making it a priority, ensuring that wellbeing is at the forefront of our conversations and interactions.
This team is currently undergoing a reorganisation and so the responsibilities of the role maybe subject to change.
Essential
IT literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft applications
Application Process
You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework.
Sift:
You will be asked to provide 250 word examples of meeting the following three behaviours:
Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour)
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Changing and Improving
In the event of a large volume of applications being received, an initial sift will carried out on the lead behaviour (Delivering at Pace).
You will also be required to write a statement of suitability in 750 words, please show how you meet the responsibilities, activities, duties and essential criteria.
Interview:
Candidates invited to interview will be assessed on the three Behaviours (listed below), and Strengths. Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams.
Delivering at Pace (Lead Behaviour)
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions