Audit Wales is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Law & Ethics Specialist to support the Head of Law & Ethics in ensuring the proper legal and ethical functioning of Audit Wales. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the integrity and transparency of public audit in Wales.

About the Role

As a Law & Ethics Specialist, you will play a key role in maintaining and operating our information governance framework, ensuring compliance with data protection and freedom of information legislation, and supporting broader legal and ethical functions across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Information Governance
  • Implement information governance arrangements, such as providing privacy notices, privacy impact assessments, and compliant contract terms, including in respect of the use of artificial intelligence.
  • Operate systems for handling Freedom of Information (FOI) requests, data protection subject access requests (SARs), and breach reporting.
• Training and Development
  • Deliver induction and ongoing training on information governance and the role of Audit Wales.
• Policy and Legislative Development
  • Conduct horizon scanning of legal and policy developments and assist in drafting responses to consultations.
  • Support the Head of Law & Ethics in developing organisation-wide compliance arrangements.
• Legal Advice
  • Respond to ad hoc legal queries.
  • Review draft audit reports in respect of legal issues.
• Welsh Consolidated Fund (WCF) Control
  • Exercise the AGW’s Comptroller Function to ensure lawful withdrawals from the WCF.
• Anti-Money Laundering
  • Receive and report money laundering concerns and support police liaison.
  • Prepare annual reports for the Executive Leadership Team and Audit Risk Assurance Committee.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of data protection, FOI, and public sector governance, including in respect of developments and use of artificial intelligence (AI).
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills.
• Ability to address complex legal and ethical queries with sound judgement.
• Commitment to Audit Wales values and behaviours.

Who are Audit Wales

Audit Wales is the independent public sector audit body for Wales. We audit public sector accounts, report on the use of public money and make recommendations for improvements.

Working for us

Audit Wales is a dynamic and friendly place to work, with a very supportive culture. We’re passionate about working with the Welsh public sector and making a difference to local communities.

We’re Flexible – We work Smarter, providing choices of how, when and where individuals and teams deliver their work – we trust you in making the right choice to deliver the task in hand whilesupporting you in your individual circumstances, be that caring responsibilities or managing disabilities.

We’ve got Excellent Terms - We genuinely care about our people and about providing an environment that encourages a positive work-life balance through our 35-hour working week, and our 33 days annual leave per annum (exclusive of public bank holidays), you can also purchase, sell, and put leave in the ‘bank’ to enable extended holidays.

We invest in our People - We’re advocates for personal and professional development and invest in our people to fulfil their career aspirations to be the best they can be. We have a successful mentoring and coaching scheme in addition to our LinkedIn Learning licences which give staff the opportunity to learn at times and in ways that suit them.

We have Excellent Benefits - Alongside our generous salary package, we offer all employees opportunity to enter the Civil Service Pension Scheme which is considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates. Our staff benefits also include a cycle to work scheme, shopping discounts and the option to obtain a vehicle through our beneficial lease scheme, among many more.

We’re Proud to be Accredited – Our excellent family friendly benefits and culture mean we are a proud Top Ten Working Families employer and have held this position for the past 3 years. We have also achieved Living Wage accreditation and support hidden disabilities among our workforce and with those whom we work alongside.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

The Law and Ethics Team at Audit Wales is very supportive and positive. We really do love what we do and are passionate about the professionalism of the organisation and the support and advice we give. Although you will have your own discrete areas of work, we are one team, offering each other input, support and guidance. The Law and Ethics Specialist role offers a unique opportunity to gain and provide insight into the law and policy underpinning audit work and to offer key support across the organisation to deliver results.

Our Assessment Process

If you are interested in applying for this role, please be aware that your application will be sifted to determine suitability to progress through to interview and assessment.

Find out more

You can find out more about the responsibilities, skills and experience required for the role in the job description. For an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Martin Peters on 029 2032 0500.

Closing date for applications is midnight 02/11/2025.

All assessments and interviews will be done in person at our Cardiff Office on 18/11/2025.

When applying online please remember to press the continue button following submission of your application – once you have done this you will receive an acknowledgement to confirm your application has been submitted. If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please contact our Human Resources Team immediately on 02920 320500 or via HRandPayroll@audit.wales

We welcome applications in Welsh; an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Please note that we are not able to sponsor work visas.