Senior Internal Auditor

West Yorkshire Combined Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

28 days annual leave

Free bus/rail travel (MCard)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development

Volunteer days

Salary progression

Parental and bereavement leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

West Yorkshire Combined Authority is inviting applications for a Senior Internal Auditor in Leeds. The role supports corporate priorities through robust audit work, risk assessment, and assurance across the organisation while working on major programmes and projects.

This is a hybrid, full-time permanent position with a competitive pension and professional development opportunities. The role emphasises strategic thinking, governance, and value-for-money assurance, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, evaluation and communication skills.
• Full or part professional audit qualification (e.g. CCAB/CIIA) and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality internal audit service across all functions in accordance with GIAs and internal policies.
• Plan and undertake individual and team audit assignments evaluating internal control, risk management and governance.
• Identify improvements in controls, governance and efficiency, liaising with officers across the organisation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Planning & prioritisation

Education

CCAB/CIIA or equivalent

Job description

Senior Internal Auditor

£41,869 - Grade 7

Leeds / Hybrid Full time / Permanent - 37 hours per week

Closing date - 27 September at 23:55

We currently have a vacancy for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our Internal Audit team.

The team sits within our Corporate Centre and provides assurance services to the Combined Authority through the delivery of a robust annual audit and investigation programme. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will provide advice, consultancy and guidance on a wide range of internal control, corporate governance and risk management matters, working collaboratively with managers and stakeholders to identify risks, strengthen controls and support the successful delivery of the Combined Authority's priorities. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on strategic and high-profile areas of activity, including major programmes and projects such as Mass Transit, Bus Franchising, Better Homes and the Adult Skills Fund.

Our Offer

• Work your way - From flexible and agile working options, including a generous flexi-time scheme to help you balance your personal life and career.
• Time to recharge - Enjoy 28 days of annual leave (with increases based on length of service), plus all Bank Holidays.
• Free greener travel across West Yorkshire - Cover your commute sustainably with unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1-5).
• Secure your future - Benefit from a highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Investing in you -Take advantage of supported professional development, regular training, and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
• Grow with us - Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost of living increases.
• Family first - We offer enhanced parental and bereavement leave, plus other family-friendly policies to support you when it matters most.
• Your wellbeing, our priority - Access 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.
• Modern workspace in a prime location - Work in bright, contemporary offices just a 2-minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

The Role

• Providing a high-quality internal audit service covering all the Combined Authority's functions and activities in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and the Combined Authority's own policies and procedures.
• Planning and undertaking individual and/or team audit assignments whilst evaluating the effectiveness of internal control, risk management and corporate governance.
• Identification of continuous improvements in internal control, governance, risk management and operational effectiveness and efficiency, liaising and dealing with officers and employees across the organisation.

Please review the Role Profile on our website for more information about the responsibilities.

About You

• The ability to think strategically to provide both assurance and value for money work.
• Strong analytical, evaluation, communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan and manage workloads effectively to meet deadlines.
• An understanding of Internal Audit's impact on organisational effectiveness.
• Full or part professional audit qualification (e.g. CCAB/ CIIA) and have relevant experience in a similar role.
• An understanding of Global Internal Audit Standards UK Public Sector.

Further Information

The Combined Authority is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better outcomes.

We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, or other personal circumstances.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability and/or who are neuro divergent.

To find out more about inclusivity at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority please visit our dedicated webpage.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, applicants with a disability are guaranteed an interview, subject to the minimum criteria being met.