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SalaryLincolnshire County Council are seeking a Principal Auditor to join our developing school dedicated team. The postholder will be responsible for the oversight, development and delivery of our schools and academies programme covering both maintained schools and academies.
The ideal applicant will be an auditor with a high level of knowledge of operations in academies with experience around business management, operations and/or finance. The role will be responsible for the development of audit assurance covering statutory and non-statutory duties, governance, financial stewardship, risk management and the internal control environment. The role will be the contact point for all education clients as well as overseeing quality assurance, audit planning, delivery and supporting audit colleagues in their development. There will also be an opportunity to contribute to the development of our risk assurance processes.
The postholder must have adequate experience of school operations to be able to lead the team, effectively interact with education colleagues and demonstrate excellent negotiation skills. They must also have a proven track record in delivering proactive, organised and professional work and demonstrate the required wider understanding of the education sector. The ability to demonstrate school based forward-thinking with experience of management, development of colleagues, have good knowledge of education operations as well as familiarity and understanding of the Academy Trust Handbook or strong knowledge of maintained school processes and procedures would be a distinct advantage.
Lincolnshire County Council has a flexible working policy, which includes themes such as a flexitime approach, condensed hours, as well as initiatives such as buying additional leave, corporate discounts and a generous pension scheme. We operate a hybrid approach to working, which is a mix of working from home and the office. The expectation is that staff are in the office or on site at least once per week.
Further details can be found here Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
The role is based in Lincoln and the successful candidate will be expected to work across our Lincolnshire based clients. A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.
If this sounds like an interesting and engaging interim arrangement, please contact the Marie Vardy (marie.vardy@lincolnshire.gov.uk) who will arrange a further discussion about the role with the Head of Internal Audit.
Applications close on 9th July 2024
Please be advised that this position is subject to a criminal record check.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
