Principal Auditor

We are looking for a self- motivated Principal Auditor to join our diverse Internal Audit Service. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking for a new challenge and wishing to progress their Internal Audit career. Our team benefit from an environment where professional development is promoted and fostered. We actively promote a positive work/life balance including flexible, home and office working. WHAT IS INVOLVED As Principal Auditor you will work alongside an already well-established team of audit professionals to deliver outstanding audit services to a wide-ranging portfolio of internal and external clients. The Internal Audit Service works closely alongside the Corporate Fraud Team, Risk, Governance and Insurance Services in the delivery of their work. We are looking for an audit specialist who has a risk based approach to audit planning and delivery, and someone who has the confidence to convey sensitive information in a timely and professional manner. In order to support the provision of the annual internal audit opinion on the overall adequacy and effectiveness of our governance, risk and control framework, building and managing relationships with stakeholders across the council will be essential. Reporting directly to the Internal Audit Manager you will be responsible for the managing internal audit staff, including the allocation and scoping of internal audit assignments as well as preparing and presenting audit reports to Senior Managers across a broad portfolio of internal and external clients. This is an extremely varied role requiring an adaptable, responsive approach, you will work to timescales and deadlines ensuring information is provided in an informative and solution focused format., Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer. EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

You should have AAT, PIIA, Part qualified CCAB, or other relevant qualification and professional membership and have demonstrable experience of providing relevant services to clients within public sector organisations.

Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, we have a budget of around £1.3 billion which helps us provide services to more than 513,000 people. We have a vision and three strategic ambitions to develop County Durham over the next 15 years. We are committed to ensuring that County Durham is a place where there are more and better jobs, people live long and independent lives and our communities are well connected and supported. To achieve those ambitions, we need people who share our passion for positive change and will commit to deliver fantastic services to the people of County Durham. When working within these parameters, accountability is key and we know that the highest standards will only be achieved with a strong and transparent Governance culture and a committed team of professionals.

We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.