Hybrid Risk, Internal Controls and Audit Lead

at Bupa

• Job title: Risk, Internal Controls and Audit Lead
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Central London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Risk, Internal Controls and Audit Lead responsible for compliance with internal control standards and risk management in Bupa Health Clinics. Leading assessments, frameworks, and education programs for effective governance.

Responsibilities

• Leading the Internal Controls and Risk Management Assessment (ICRMA) process, ensuring consistent evaluation and adherence to Bupa’s standards.
• Developing, maintaining, and continuously improving a comprehensive internal controls and risk management framework.
• Serving as SME for risk management, overseeing risk identification, escalation, mitigation, and reporting.
• Ensuring effective operation of the Bupa Health Clinics Risk Committee, including quarterly returns to the UK Risk team.
• Proactively identifying areas of risk or control weakness, producing clear reports and recommendations.
• Overseeing the implementation of corrective action plans to strengthen the control environment and addressing any gaps in compliance.
• Overseeing risk management education programmes and provide evidence-based advice to stakeholders.
• Line managing the Professional Standards and Risk Manager as well as the Quality, Governance and Audit Co-ordinator, providing clear direction, support, and performance management to ensure a high-performing governance and audit team.

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of internal control frameworks and risk management principles, with hands-on experience conducting risk assessments or internal control reviews.
• Demonstrable experience in coordinating or leading internal and/or external audits – including planning, evidence collection, stakeholder engagement, and managing follow-up actions.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, capable of interpreting complex data and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels (from clinic teams to executive leadership).
• Leadership experience, such as managing a team or leading cross-functional projects, with a track record of developing others and building collaborative working relationships.
• Experience working with internal audit teams or as an auditor – desirable
• Familiarity with clinical and operational risks in healthcare - desirable

Benefits

• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• An enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Various other benefits and online discounts