Principal Auditor: Data-Driven, Modern Assurance Leader

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Professional learning & career dev

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Internal Audit team is evolving into a data-driven function that combines continuous auditing, digital innovation and modern methodologies to strengthen governance across the organisation.

As a Principal Auditor, you will lead high-profile reviews, mentor colleagues and collaborate with senior managers to deliver independent assurance and drive service improvements in a complex local government environment.

Qualifications

• Significant internal audit experience in large organisations.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management and control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead complex audits and present findings to senior audiences.
• Experience coaching, supporting or supervising colleagues.
• Proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Interest in innovation, data-led assurance and modern audit techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and high-profile audits across diverse services.
• Develop and support the next generation of auditors.
• Champion the use of technology and data analytics within audits.
• Provide independent assurance, challenge and advice to senior managers.
• Help shape audit methodologies and approaches.

Skills

Internal Audit experience

Governance & risk management

Stakeholder management

Audits leadership

Coaching & supervision

Problem solving & continuousImproment

Data analytics interest

Job description

Derbyshire County Council's Internal Audit team is evolving into a data-driven function that combines continuous auditing, digital innovation and modern methodologies to strengthen governance across the organisation.

As a Principal Auditor, you will lead high-profile reviews, mentor colleagues and collaborate with senior managers to deliver independent assurance and drive service improvements in a complex local government environment.