Senior Auditor

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in North East England seeks an Internal Auditor to provide internal audit services primarily to NHS clients. Responsibilities include evaluating client practices to mitigate risks and improving internal control systems. Successful candidates should have at least 2 years of internal audit experience, ideally in the public sector, and be working towards a relevant qualification. The role entails collaboration with senior managers, requiring strong communication and analytical skills. A supportive environment and a commitment to workforce diversity are key offerings from the Trust.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to A level or equivalent.
• Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and test existing client practices to mitigate risks.
• Support management in improving internal control systems.
• Work with Senior Internal Audit Managers and Principal Auditors.

Skills

IT Skills

Analytical and evaluation skills

Negotiation and persuasive skills

Communication skills

Time Management Skills

Prioritising and organising skills

Education

Good standard of education to A level or equivalent

Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification

At least 2 years internal audit experience

Job description

Overview

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 14 January 2026

The post holder will fulfil an important role within a team providing internal audit services to a range of clients, principally but not exclusively NHS, undertaking a variety of financial and non financial audits. The post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of delegated internal audits and tasks in line with professional quality standards, time and resource allocations and for arranging the delivery of individual audits. This will require the ability to work with minimal supervision, however the degree of supervision will depend upon ability and experience.

Main duties of the job

To evaluate and test existing client practices and procedures to review whether they are effectively controlled to mitigate identified risks, and to determine if there are more efficient ways of working.

To support in the delivery of an effective, high quality internal audit service by helping management improve systems of internal control, reducing the potential effects of significant risks.

About us

AuditOne is hosted by CNTW and providers internal audit services to almost all NHS organisations within the North East and Cumbria regions.

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.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will work with Senior Internal Audit Managers and Principal Auditors to gain acceptance of findings by client managers.

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

Please find attached job description for full details.

Closing date : 14th January 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education to A level or equivalent.
• Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector.

Experience

• 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
• Risk based internal audit

Skills

• IT Skills. Be literate and efficient in the use of a variety of computer systems and software.
• Analytical and evaluation skills.
• Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and factual reports.
• Time Management Skills.
• Prioritising and organising skills.

Behaviours

• Able to work as part of a team.
• Quality and target focussed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust