Senior Auditor - CMB1695e

Cumberland Council; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000

Job description

About this opportunity:

We are looking to recruit a Senior Auditor for a six-month position (with potential to extend and possible opportunities for future permanent roles). The key deliverable will be undertaking risk-based audit reviews, assessing the internal controls and risk management in place for the area under review.

This will entail completion of relevant working papers and preparing a written report of findings, as well as communicating findings to audit clients, with management training and supervision to be provided throughout the audit process. You should have an inquisitive, independent mind, with excellent communication skills, particularly through formal reporting writing, as well as demonstrating the values of a professional internal auditor and those of Cumberland Council.

This role includes consideration towards both remote working and part-time opportunities and can also be considered as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates. For an informal chat about the role please contact our Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management (07518294374 / [e-mail]).

This role is available on a 6-month fixed-term basis.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We're also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

DBS Checks
This role requires a basic DBS check.

Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application.

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments
We're dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That's why we're a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer - to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing [e-mail]. While adjustments aren't always guaranteed, we'll always listen and we'll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions.

Application and Interview information

• Closing date: 6th April 2025
• Interview date: TBC

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you're interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

Please read the supporting information:

• Post Specification

Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:

• Our Staff Benefits
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• About Cumberland Council