Group Internal Auditor

Company Description At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME. Why join us? Our vision – we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem Our purpose – we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles: · Think without limits – Think, think fast, think fearlessly · Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the results · Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet Are you ready to join the Fearless? Please note, this role is based at our Shirebrook HQ full time. Job DescriptionThe Group Internal Auditor will deliver independent, objective assurance and advisory activity across the Group, supporting the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and governance arrangements. The role supports internal audit assurance activity, internal controls testing (including UK Corporate Governance Code Provision 29), and advisory work across financial, operational, digital and third‑party risks. Internal Audit Delivery • Deliver risk‑based internal audit reviews in line with the approved Internal Audit Plan and Global Internal Audit Standards. • Lead audits end‑to‑end including scoping, walkthroughs, control testing and reporting. • Apply appropriate audit techniques including controls testing, substantive testing and data analysis. • Produce clear, concise audit reports highlighting control weaknesses, root causes, risk impact and practical recommendations. Internal Controls & Provision 29 • Support the identification, documentation and assessment of material controls across the Group. • Perform controls testing to support the Board’s internal controls declaration under the UK Corporate Governance Code. • Maintain robust audit evidence and follow up agreed management actions. Advisory & Value Add • Provide independent advisory input on control design and risk mitigation for new initiatives, system changes and emerging risks. • Support continuous improvement through commercially‑focused challenge and insight. Risk, Compliance & Governance • Support assurance over principal and operational risks including cyber, data protection, financial controls and supplier risk. • Work constructively with first- and second-line teams while maintaining independence. Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement • Build effective relationships with Group functions and senior stakeholders. • Communicate audit issues clearly to non‑technical audiences and contribute to Audit Committee reporting where required. QualificationsOperate in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards, demonstrating integrity, objectivity, professional judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement. Essential • Experience in internal audit, risk or controls assurance. • Strong understanding of risk‑based auditing and internal control frameworks (e.g. COSO). • Experience of audit fieldwork, controls testing and reporting. • Strong written and interpersonal skills. Desirable • IIA membership (part‑qualified or qualified) or equivalent. • Experience in a listed or international organisation. • Exposure to UK Corporate Governance Code requirements, including Provision 29. • Experience in cyber, data, third‑party or retail operations. Additional InformationAlong with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues: Frasers Champion- Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values. Retail Reconnect – In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work. Fearless 1200 – Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for liv