Principal Auditor, Internal Audit

Our vision is - Shropshire living the best life.

Shropshire Council is a unitary authority which serves the rural county of Shropshire. One of the most important things about working here is the knowledge that you’re working to help others and the real sense of achievement and purpose that brings. The people of Shropshire are rightly proud of their county’s assets, its natural  beauty, its history, its diverse economy, and its vibrant culture.
About the role
We are a high-performing, modern Internal Audit service; looking to recruit an experienced professional to a Principal Auditor role. An opportunity like this does not come up very often and we are therefore looking for applicants with enthusiasm and a willingness to be flexible as they help to deliver a diverse range of Internal Audits across Council services and to our external clients.
The Internal Audit team is professional, supportive, forward-thinking and keen to deliver the best professional service to our clients and for our auditors to maximise their career progression and job satisfaction in delivery of the service.
This role is pivotal to supporting both the delivery and development of such a service.
About you
The successful applicant will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties within the agreed programme of work for Internal Audit Services. This will include the provision of high-quality advice, information, analysis and interpretation of a range of governance, risk, counter fraud and internal control measures that will underpin an effective control environment within existing business areas and in new innovative areas of major importance to the Council.

You will be expected to work closely with senior management across the Council and attend as appropriate Committee’s and sub committees of the Council and our external clients. You will oversee the work of the auditors in cooperation with the other Principal Auditors and manage the commissioning of externally produced reviews.
Primarily we are looking to recruit to a full-time position but flexibility of hours, such as part time requests, can be considered for the right candidate. Most of the time will require working from home and occasionally at a client address and attendance at in person meetings where required. The postholders primary work base is the Shirehall, Shrewsbury.
It is essential that successful candidates have a relevant degree or equivalent qualification (CCAB, CMIIA or CIA qualified or equivalent) and relevant demonstrable experience. Applicants should have extensive experience of audit at a senior level and management experience.
Benefits 
We value our employees and offer staff rewards and plenty of opportunities for personal development, apprenticeships and career progression including:

• Generous annual leave commencing at 28 days increasing with service to 33 days (pro rata for part time). With additional annual leave purchase policy.
• Access to a benefits platform with a wide range of retail discounts and salary sacrifice schemes (cars, bikes, AVCs)
• Employer contribution Pension Scheme Shropshire County Pension Fund
• Supportive carers and parental policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave, special leave)
• Many opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.
• Access to counselling and occupational health services
• Staff networks

How to apply 
We would love to get to know you more so please give us a call if you would like to discuss this role or our team. You can call us on 01743 257737.
There are a number of other Internal Audit opportunities, please see the Shropshire Council jobs pages for more information: Current Vacancies – Shropshire Council
When you are ready to apply, you will need to complete the online application form detailing what you can bring to the role which is outlined within the job description and how you meet the job. Please click apply to continue.