Head of Audit, Risk Assurance and Insurance
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£49,200
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Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2421 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 34% sure that is the right code. Gloucestershire County Council is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2421 (Chartered and certified accountants) · 34% match
- Likely 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals) · 22% match
- Likely 1139 (Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified) · 13% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2421 Chartered and certified accountants Most likely code | £34,500 Clears | £39,400 Clears | £44,300 Clears | £49,200 Clears |
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Also possible | £33,800 Clears | £38,600 Clears | £43,400 Clears | £48,200 Clears |
1139 Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified Also possible | £52,300 Clears | £59,700 Clears | £67,200 Clears | £74,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
I'm pleased to be exclusively supporting Gloucestershire County Council with the appointment of a Head of Audit, Risk Assurance and Insurance Services, a pivotal leadership opportunity for an experienced audit, risk or assurance professional.
This is far more than a traditional Head of Internal Audit role. The successful individual will be a forward-looking assurance leader and will lead the Audit, Risk and Assurance (ARA) Shared Service, which delivers internal audit, risk management, counter fraud and insurance services across three partner councils, alongside schools and external clients.
What makes this opportunity stand out?
🔹 Strategic influence – Work closely with Chief Executives, Section 151 Officers, Monitoring Officers, Audit Committees and senior leadership teams.
🔹 Lead through change – Shape the ARA service's response to local government reorganisation, providing independent assurance and risk insight throughout transition and implementation.
🔹 Develop and modernise the service – Strengthen the operating model, develop innovative assurance approaches and position the shared service for the future.
🔹 Make a lasting impact – Help partner councils anticipate emerging risks, strengthen governance and build organisational resilience.
🔹 Lead and develop a professional team – Create a positive, high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement, professional development and service excellence.
Who are they looking for?
An established strategic, forward-looking audit, risk and assurance leader: someone who can influence at the most senior level, anticipate emerging risk and develop a high-performing professional team.
You will bring strong technical knowledge across corporate governance, risk management, internal control and assurance, alongside the credibility to influence at executive and committee level.
Experience of leading through organisational change is important, with local government reorganisation, council transition or integration experience particularly valuable.
Applicants should hold a Chartered Internal Auditor (CMIIA) qualification or be a CCAB-qualified accountant.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to combine strategic leadership, service transformation and public sector impact at a defining moment for local government in Gloucestershire.
If you're an experienced audit, risk or assurance leader and would like to find out more, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Equally, if you know someone who could be a strong fit, I'd welcome an introduction.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Chartered and certified accountants (SOC 2421) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £38,376–65,780
- Median £49,452
- Going rate £49,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £34,500–44,300
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Gloucestershire County Council holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2421 going rate of £49,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.