Senior Internal Auditor Grays, England
Job description
Salary: £38,697 - £46,185 per annum
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
Thurrock Internal Audit Services is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Internal Auditor to support the Chief Internal Auditor in providing assurance around the Council’s internal control, risk management and corporate governance arrangements. The role is varied and the successful candidates will work across all of the Council’s directorates and services.
Working as part of a small, high profile team, the successful candidates will play an essential role in providing senior management and elected members with assurance that the Council’s services are working effectively, efficiently and economically whilst protecting the public finances, vulnerable adults and children etc.
An excellent communicator and team player, the ideal candidates will have a challenging and enquiring personality, be able to work on their own and provide supervision and support to more junior staff members. Senior Internal Auditors must be able to work to a high standard within agreed timeframes.
Training will be provided to help develop the skills and knowledge of the successful candidate and there may be opportunities to work towards a formal qualification for the right candidate.
A Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.
Key Experience and skills:
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Committed to continuous improvement and pursuit of best practice and self- development
- High level of integrity and independence of mind
- Enthusiastic and positive attitude
- Must have a minimum of 3 years internal auditing experience
- Ability to travel within the Borough
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary
- Flexible working to enable work life balance
- Tusker Car Lease Scheme
- Accessible management support and regular reflective supervision
- Excellent training opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
If you are interested in the role and think you could contribute to making a difference, please apply.
If you wish to have an informal discussion on these roles, please email Gary Clifford – Chief Internal Auditor at [email protected].
We reserve the right to withdraw the role at any time - Candidates may be invited to interview upon submitted complete application.
Closing Date: 5 March 2023
Our vision – An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future.
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Thurrock Council is committed to the principles of agile working and seeks to empower our employees, wherever service needs allow, to work flexibly in order to optimise productivity and enhance performance
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sites/default/files/assets/documents/senior_internal_auditor_-_jpps_april_2020_pdf.pdf
