Director of Assurance - Shared Service

Director of Assurance – Shared Service Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Salary – Grade M - £134,616pa Location: London Working pattern - Hybrid The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking an exceptional Director of Assurance to lead a significant shared assurance service across RBKC, Westminster City Council and the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. This is a broad and influential senior leadership role covering internal audit, fraud, risk, insurance, procurement and cyber assurance. Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Assurance, you will lead established Heads of Service and provide strategic direction across a complex, high-profile and politically sensitive environment. This is much more than a traditional audit, fraud or insurance post. You will lead a coherent assurance framework across three sovereign councils, providing trusted advice, constructive challenge and practical solutions that support confident decision-making, strengthen governance, manage risk and deliver better outcomes for residents. You will work closely with senior officers, Members, Audit Committees, external auditors, regulators and partners, balancing independence and professional integrity with the ability to build credibility and adapt your approach to each council’s priorities. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a highly visible role with real breadth, influence and purpose. You will be...