Internal Audit Manager - Thurrock CouncilSalary: £53,460 - £61,638 Grays, 2 days per week in officeJob PurposeTo manage a team of audit staff to deliver internal audit reviews from agreed audit plans to specified quality and timescales. To coach and develop staff to deliver the highest quality service. To act as the client management contact and audit specialist for a range of council service areas and external clients.Lead by example in modelling and embedding the council''s values and behaviours to help build a sustainable highly effective organisation and develop our reputation as a successful council delivering great value for its residents.Key Service Accountabilities:Audit Planning - contribute to the preparation of the council audit plan through consultation with the Head of Internal Audit, Counter Fraud, Risk Management and Insurance. To take the lead on preparing audit plans, including consultation with senior management, research, risk assessment and presentation of the draft audit plan for approval by senior management teams and the Audit committee.Managing the team - take line manager responsibility for several named audit staff (Senior and Internal Auditors), carrying out all the required functions of a line manager; coaching and development, allocation and supervision of work, appraisals, identification of development needs and training to address these, regular one to one meetings, managing performance and attendance in conformance with council policies and pro