Senior Auditor - WMF3135e

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Perks and discounts

Job summary

The Cumbria County Council is seeking a Senior Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. The role involves delivering independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls across the Council. You will work from home or Council offices as required and progress toward the IIA qualification.

You will join a dedicated team, contribute to the annual audit plan, and manage multiple assignments across directorates while maintaining high standards of integrity and objectivity.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit within local government or similar public sector organisations.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with the audit team and services being audited.
• Must be objective, impartial with high integrity and able to analyse information.
• Willingness to work towards the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) qualification.

Responsibilities

• Undertake audit assignments across the Council’s services and prepare clear and concise audit reports.
• Work to achievable budgets and deadlines and manage multiple audits concurrently.
• Contribute to delivering the annual audit plan for the Council and LGPS.
• Provide independent assurance on governance, risk management and internal controls.

Skills

Audit

Risk management

Governance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

Job reference REQ00000020342 Date posted 28/08/2026 Application closing date 27/09/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £34,434 - £35,412 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Job description

Location: Home based / Westmorland & Furness Council Offices (as required)
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

After the retirement of one of our Internal Audit team, we are looking for a highly organised, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the Council’s Internal Audit team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in audit, risk management and governance and a willingness to work towards the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) qualification. You will work as part of the in‑house Internal Audit team, to support it in delivering the annual audit plan for the Council and Cumbria Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Internal Audit is part of the Finance Service within the Resources Directorate. The purpose of internal audit is to provide independent assurance to the Council over the adequacy and effectiveness of its governance, risk management and internal control arrangements.

Who we are looking for…

The successful candidate will understand the services provided by Westmorland and Furness Council and have experience of working in audit within local government or similar complex public sector organisations. Have the ability to establish good working relationships with the rest of the audit team and those services being audited. The Senior Auditor will need to be objective, impartial, have high standards of integrity, with an ability to analyse and understand information.

The Senior Auditor will be expected to use their skills, knowledge, and experience to undertake audit assignments across the Council’s services and prepare clear and concise audit reports.

The Senior Auditor will need to work to achievable budgets and deadlines and be able to work on several audit assignments at the same time across a range of directorates and managed by different Audit Managers.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat please contact Richard McGahon, Group Audit Manager (Head of Internal Audit) on 07917 837416 or email [e-mail]

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 25 th September 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at [e-mail] .

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

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At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.