Senior Auditor: Data-Driven, Hybrid Internal Audit

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council Internal Audit is evolving with data-driven assurance, continuous auditing, digital innovation and modern audit methodologies. As a Senior Auditor, you will deliver complex audits across a diverse range of services and help develop the next generation of auditors.

You will work with senior managers and directors, providing independent assurance, challenge and advice to improve governance, strengthen controls and support better decision-making.

Qualifications

• Internal Audit experience in a large/complex organisation.
• Strong knowledge of governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to deliver complex audits and present findings to senior audiences.
• Experience in supporting or supervising colleagues.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset.
• Interest in innovation, data-led assurance and modern audit techniques.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex and high-profile audit reviews across services.
• Develop and support the next generation of auditors.
• Provide independent assurance and advice to improve governance.
• Develop audit approaches and champion use of technology and data analytics.
• Support service improvement initiatives and modern audit delivery.

Skills

Internal Audit experience

Governance and risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leading/coaching colleagues

Data analytics interest

Job description

Derbyshire County Council Internal Audit is evolving with data-driven assurance, continuous auditing, digital innovation and modern audit methodologies. As a Senior Auditor, you will deliver complex audits across a diverse range of services and help develop the next generation of auditors.

You will work with senior managers and directors, providing independent assurance, challenge and advice to improve governance, strengthen controls and support better decision-making.