Internal Audit Practitioner Apprentice
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Fixed Term
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
03/05/2024
Advert End Date:
26/05/2024 00:00
Job Category:
Apprenticeships
Employment Location:
County Hall, Morpeth, United Kingdom
Post Number:
ncc/TP/72/1089/LR
Further Information
Please note: Successful applicants must be available for interview week commencing 26th June. These posts will commence in September 2024.
ROLE OF THE JOB
What the candidate will be doing on a day-to-day basis
You will assist in performing internal audit reviews of the Council's systems and services. This involves examining and analysing processes, records and data, and assessing and recording the results of this work. In undertaking an audit, regular communication with staff in other service areas is required, for example to discuss findings and recommendations for improvement. This is done verbally, via email and in formal reports.
You will be part of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Service which operates very effectively and is valued throughout the Council, whilst aiming to continually improve. The service provides Internal Audit, Risk Management and Corporate Fraud services to the Council and is part of the Transformation and Resources Directorate. There are 18 team members across the whole service, including 9 in the Internal Audit Team.
Type of person we are looking for
We are searching for a conï¬dent and focused individual who will bring enthusiasm to the role. If you have an analytical mind, are practical and solution focused, and are a good communicator then this role could be for you.
We are based in County Hall in Morpeth.
Fixed Term for duration of apprenticeship training, plus 6 months for End Point Assessment.
A level, NVQ level 3 or equivalent,and 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, including English and Maths
Strong problem solving and analytical skills - able to quickly and accurately analyse complex information and statistics (competent in using spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Excel).
Good written and oral communication skills, good negotiation skills(Competent in using word processing software, preferably Microsoft Word).
Ability to work methodically and systematically and good time management skills.
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
-26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
-Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)
-Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
-Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours
-A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available
Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality
Further information
Please note that this is a fixed term position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.