An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH) Professional Standards Department as an Audit Specialist.
The Audit Specialist will be responsible for managing audit workflows, proactively identifying risks, recording and developing intelligence, and escalating concerns appropriately. The role also involves conducting audits to ensure compliance and integrity across systems and processes. Our aim being to improve standards across BCH and collaborative units and contribute towards improved public confidence in policing.
Staff within the Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) are tasked with managing and auditing force systems to detect computer misuse, unauthorised disclosure of information, and other forms of misconduct. These audits support both ACU-led initiatives and respond to internal and external requests from departments across the BCH collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct audits across various open and closed systems, including database interrogation, data extraction, and analysis. Present findings in a clear and comprehensive report format. Where required, produce audit material to an evidential standard and provide support to criminal or other formal proceedings.
Design, implement, test, and evaluate audit strategies aimed at identifying and mitigating workforce-related risks.
Support the enhancement of software coverage within the Anti-Corruption Unit by working collaboratively with system owners, ICT teams, and external suppliers to ensure audit data is accessible and effectively integrated
Develop bespoke audit guidelines and training materials, where required, to ensure consistent system usage across Professional Standards Department (PSD) staff and to enhance understanding of system capabilities.
Represent the Anti-Corruption Unit at regional and national forums concerning audit software and systems
Working Arrangements
Agile working arrangements are supported within this role; however, regular attendance at the office is required when operationally necessary or upon request.
Flexible working will be considered but would need to be agreed and balanced against departmental needs, therefore any flexible working request would be subject to line management review and approval.
Application Process
We ask that interested applicants provide evidence of the personal attributes they would bring to the role and include practical examples evidencing against the CVF competency areas at - Level 2 - Supervisor/middle manager
All applications will be assessed and those meeting expected standards will then be invited to an interview with two members of the Professional Standards Department.
Additional Advert Information
- Internal Applicants
To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period.
If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
- Vetting Process
Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18).
Examples of when this may apply include:
- Transferring to another force
- Renewing vetting clearance
- Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
- Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals
If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.
- Redeployment and Redundancy
This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted.
Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
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- Commitment to Inclusion
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive.
If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.
