Internal Audit Graduate Trainee

Overview

The Internal Audit Team sits within the Customer & Corporate Services Directorate (Legal and Assurance Service). This is a full-time role supporting delivery of the council’s risk-based internal audit plan.

This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.

The position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the risk-based internal audit plan.
• Gather and analyse evidence, document systems and controls, and identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Help prepare clear, balanced and practical findings for managers.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients across a diverse range of council services.
• Use digital tools effectively to organise, analyse and present information.
• Apply professional standards, objectivity, sound judgement and confidentiality.
• Take increasing ownership of assignments as knowledge and competence grow.

Requirements

• Hold, or expect to achieve, a 2:2 or above degree.
• Be able to analyse information, solve problems and reach evidence-based conclusions.
• Communicate clearly in writing and in person, adapting approach to different audiences.
• Be organised, dependable, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Build constructive working relationships and contribute positively to a team.
• Demonstrate integrity, discretion, curiosity and an objective outlook.
• Be committed to completing an agreed professional internal audit qualification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Defined benefit pension scheme based on career average earnings, including the option for extra voluntary contributions.
• Generous annual leave entitlement, with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee benefits scheme providing access to discounts to local and national goods and services.

Additional flexible working options are available.

Location & Working Pattern

The location/work-base is specified for this role. Due to evolving ways of working, the role may allow you to work remotely (for example, from home/other locations). This will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Flexible working options, such as part-time or compressed hours, may be available.

Additional Information

• The employer is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.
• Applicants must submit a supporting statement demonstrating suitability against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the role profile, using examples from experience or transferable skills (including qualifications or descriptive examples). Applications cannot be edited after submission.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI): any information included must be an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge, experience and achievements. You may be asked to discuss examples and evidence during selection.
• Existing employees must apply using their employer email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.
• The employer delivers services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year.
• Fairness and inclusion are a priority; applicants are assessed on their merits. The employer is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer.
• The employer is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment principles to ensure staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk.