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.

THE ROLE:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team incorporating Internal Audit, Fraud, Risk, Governance and Insurance Services. As a key player you will work alongside an already well-established team of 17 audit professionals to deliver outstanding audit services.

We are looking for someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 Principal Auditor and working alongside internal audit colleagues you will be responsible for acting as the Lead Auditor for assigned reviews 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.

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

This role requires a methodical and organised professional, the specific skills we are looking for include:

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Self-starter with high levels of self sufficiency
• Analytical with the ability to problem solve
• Engaging and collaborative with the ability to convey complex messages

Your experience should come with an AAT, or Certificate in Internal Auditing or working towards one of these qualifications or equivalent qualification and professional membership.

If you think this could be the role for you, we would love to hear from you, if however, you feel you’d like to know a little more about the role before you make an application, please contact Tracy Henderson, Chief Internal Auditor & Corporate Fraud Manager on tel: 03000 269668 or via email at tracy.henderson@durham.gov.uk

It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 25th July 2022.

THE REWARDS:

Durham County Council is a great place to work with an extensive range of rewards and benefits, the successful candidate could expect:

• Smarter/hybrid working
• Family friendly, flexible working between the hours of 7.30am and 7pm
• 26 or 31 days annual leave, depending on Local Government Continuous Service (excluding bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 10 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance
• Learning and development

Take a look at our comprehensive rewards and benefits package at the link below:-
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Any information provided on CVs will not be considered for short-listing purposes.

Apply on-line via the jobs portal or for further assistance contact the Payroll and Employee Services Team via email pesresources@durham.gov.uk.

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