Principal Auditor

Cumbria,-Northumberland,-Tyne-and-Wear-Nhs-Foundation-Trust; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lease cars

Childcare schemes

Staff discounts

Season tickets for travel

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 6 Internal Auditor to join AuditOne on a fixed-term contract (5 months). The role supports internal audit services across clients and requires delivering audits from planning through to final report issuance.

You will work with AuditOne under CNTW, with flexible working and home/remote options, and guidance from the Senior Internal Audit Manager. DBS payment may apply.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to A level standard or equivalent.
• Part Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
• Degree. Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• The post holder will play a key role within a team providing internal audit services to a portfolio of clients.
• They will apply a high level of audit expertise, working independently across a range of clients and complex audit assignments.
• Deliver audits and reviews within agreed timescales and budgets, from planning through to final report issuance.
• Evaluate controls, processes and procedures to assess risk management effectiveness and suggest improvements.

Skills

Internal Audit methods

Analytical skills

Evaluation skills

Negotiation skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Teamworking

Education

A levels or equivalent

CCAB/CMIIA or equivalent (Part Qualified)

Degree - CCAB/CMIIA or equivalent

Tools

IDEA

Data Analytics

Job description

Main area Internal Audit (with AuditOne) Grade Band 6 Contract 5 months (Fixed term contract to 31.3.27) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working
• Home or remote working

37.5 hours per week (In line with AuditOne's flexible / agile working procedure) Job ref 263-SS26-057-AB

Employer Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc. Town Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc. Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 06/10/2026 23:59

Band 6

Hello!

We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW).

We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We’re on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us.

Opportunities for you

Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area.

We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks.

• Cultural diversity staff network
• Disabled staff network
• LGBT+ staff network

We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include:

• Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Network
• Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community
• Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group

We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression.

We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that?

Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay

Job overview

The post holder will play a key role within a team providing internal audit services to a portfolio of clients. They will apply a high level of audit expertise, working independently across a range of clients and complex audit assignments.

With support from the Senior Internal Audit Manager, the post holder will be responsible for delivering audits and reviews within agreed timescales and budgets, managing assignments from planning through to final report issuance. This includes establishing audits on AuditOne, agreeing terms of reference with clients, supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and preparing reports for approval.

The role involves evaluating controls, processes and procedures to assess risk management effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support clients in strengthening internal controls and working practices. The post holder will work closely with client management to secure agreement to recommendations and support the Senior Internal Audit Manager in service planning, commercial activities, and the development of Band 5 colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

Working for our organisation

AuditOne is hosted by CNTW and we service almost all NHS organisations within the North East and Cumbria regions by delivering Internal Audit Services and/or Counter Fraud Services to those organisations.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Certicicates and Experience

• Good standard of education to A level standard or equivalent. Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
• At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector.
• Degree. Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
• Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management

Knowledge

• Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
• Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques, inc Risk Based Audit.
• Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
• Nolan principles.
• IDEA / Data Analytics.
• NHS structures, systems and processes.

Skills

• Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques. Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
• Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
• Analytical and evaluation skills. Decision making skills.
• Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Ability to write clear and factual reports.
• Time management Skills. Prioritising and organising skills.
• Presentation skills. Researching Skills.

Behaviours

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Professional at all times.
• Quality and target focused.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Self-motivating.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Able to motivate, inspire and supervise others.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Name April Coulson Job title Associate Director Internal Audit Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07973803798 Additional information

Please contact April if you would like an informal discussion regarding the role / position.