Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
11/01/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 12/02/2023 23:59
Salary:
£31,099 to £34,723 p.a. (Grade 9)
Job Category:
Finance / Benefits / Revenues / Procurement
Employment Location:
County Hall, Durham plus Hybrid Working
Further Information
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.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
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 via email at tracy.henderson@durham.gov.uk or Nicola Cooke via email at nicola.cooke@durham.gov.uk.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 27th February 2023.
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
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
Where our roles are customer facing and you are required to speak to members of the public, the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
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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This job is closed for applications.