Thames Valley Police
Thames Valley Police is the largest non-metropolitan force, with a forward-looking mind-set and commitment to continuous improvement.
The internal audit function is a joint team covering both the Police Force and the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner.
Chief Internal Auditor
We’re looking for a Chief Internal Auditor to lead a small but highly respected team that plays an important role across Thames Valley Police.
This is a position with genuine variety and influence, ideal for someone who likes getting under the skin of how things work and helping people improve what they do.
Internal audit here is not a tick‑box exercise. It’s a service that adds real value, offering insight, constructive challenge, and practical recommendations that help the organisation operate well and make informed decisions.
You’ll work closely with senior leaders, but you’ll also spend time speaking to teams at all levels to understand what’s happening on the ground. That mix of strategic and operational insight makes the role both interesting and rewarding.
What we’re looking for
You’ll be an experienced audit professional with a clear, balanced perspective, the confidence to offer independent judgement.
This role is much more than managing and delivering an audit programme – you’ll provide the leadership to ensure that the internal audit function is influential and demonstrates added value to the organisation.
We are open to receiving applications on a full time or part time basis (minimum 0.5 FTE with flexibility to be available for key governance meetings) – the most important thing is your ability to lead the function.
What you can expect
If you are looking for a role as a respected senior leader, where your independence is valued, and you can genuinely help shape the way the organisation operates, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
To apply for this post please attach a cover letter of no more than one page and a CV of no more than 2 pages. NOTE: CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter or if the CV is more than 2 pages long.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23469. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of applications is Monday 25 May 2026.
Interviews are planned for the 25th June 2026
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
