Senior Auditor

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Council is seeking a qualified and experienced senior internal auditor for a 12-month temporary maternity cover. The role supports the internal audit function in delivering risk-based and compliance audits across the Council and its subsidiaries.

The successful candidate will review complex information, provide independent, timely advice, and write high-quality reports for management and external clients. Familiarity with UK public sector standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified internal auditor with professional standards knowledge.
• Ability to produce timely, accurate audit reports.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and timely audit conclusions.
• Review complex information for internal and external customers.
• Deliver risk-based and compliance audits for the Council and associated bodies.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Written reports

Education

Qualified internal auditor

Job description

Contract Type: Temporary for 12 months

Contract Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: NJC Grade H2 £43,149 - £47,665 per annum

Closing Date: 22nd September 2026 at 23:59pm

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants however, internal applicants will be considered for this role prior to external candidates.

Internal candidates please note this role will only be offered as a secondment opportunity. If you wish to apply for this role, you must seek your manager’s agreement before formally applying

We are looking to appoint a qualified and experienced senior internal auditor to provide comprehensive, professionally, independent, timely and accurate advice and conclusions, from the review of complex information, to internal and external customers and clients. This will be a temporary position for 12 months to cover maternity leave.

As a Unitary Authority, Blackpool Council provides a diverse range of services to the residents of Blackpool. The internal audit team deliver risk-based and compliance audits to the Council, maintained schools and a number of Council owned companies. The companies include sectors such as housing, leisure, waste and transport. In addition to the work identified in the internal audit plan the team also provide advice and guidance on a wide range of risk and control issues to management including involvement in project groups for significant system changes.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, a good communicator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to write reports to a good quality. You will need to be able to deliver work within resource and deadline to an appropriate level which aligns with the Global Internal Audit Standards (UK public sector).This is a challenging and interesting position and we are looking to appoint a candidate who can effectively demonstrate the commitment, professionalism and objectivity required for this role.

Further information can be obtained from Naresh Chohan, Internal Audit Manager, on [phone].

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This post requires access to PSN (Public Services Network) services or networks and the successful post holder will be required to undertake a Basic Disclosure check of unspent convictions through Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is also subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.