Job Introduction
Job title:
Lead Auditor
Salary:
£39,513 - £44,711 per annum
Location:
City Wide, Liverpool
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
The role:
Liverpool City Council is looking to recruit two Lead Auditors to join our Internal Audit Service. As a Lead Auditor, you will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction by providing independent and impartial assurance, managing a diverse portfolio of audits, and handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
Supporting our Lead Audit Managers, you will be responsible for delivering clear and accurate reports, meeting client expectations, and ensuring that the Council's plan and policy objectives are met from an internal audit perspective.
We are seeking individuals with a proven ability to manage time effectively, scope audit assignments, develop testing strategies, and drive continuous improvements and positive change within a complex and multifaceted organisation. While the work will be varied, we are particularly interested in candidates with specific audit expertise in procurement, schools, and data analytics.
Our offer to you: At least 30 days holiday entitlement, rising to at least 34 days after 5 years' service
(option to purchase further days) Agile working -
a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme -
option to join the AVC Scheme Progression -
opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning Health and Wellbeing -
including Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work
and
Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time -
a salary sacrifice car lease scheme Family friendly policies
with enhanced leave Discounted gym memberships Employee Volunteering Scheme Medicash Next steps:
Closing date:
Wednesday 12 February 2025
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Melanie Dexter, Lead Audit Manager, at melanie.dexter@liverpool.gov.uk.
Interview dates are to be confirmed.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job title:
Lead Auditor
Salary:
£39,513 - £44,711 per annum
Location:
City Wide, Liverpool
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet by 2025 and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
The role:
Liverpool City Council is looking to recruit two Lead Auditors to join our Internal Audit Service. As a Lead Auditor, you will play a key role in shaping the Council's strategic direction by providing independent and impartial assurance, managing a diverse portfolio of audits, and handling multiple assignments simultaneously.
Supporting our Lead Audit Managers, you will be responsible for delivering clear and accurate reports, meeting client expectations, and ensuring that the Council's plan and policy objectives are met from an internal audit perspective.
We are seeking individuals with a proven ability to manage time effectively, scope audit assignments, develop testing strategies, and drive continuous improvements and positive change within a complex and multifaceted organisation. While the work will be varied, we are particularly interested in candidates with specific audit expertise in procurement, schools, and data analytics.
Our offer to you: At least 30 days holiday entitlement, rising to at least 34 days after 5 years' service
(option to purchase further days) Agile working -
a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme -
option to join the AVC Scheme Progression -
opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning Health and Wellbeing -
including Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work
and
Travel Pass Schemes Drive Time -
a salary sacrifice car lease scheme Family friendly policies
with enhanced leave Discounted gym memberships Employee Volunteering Scheme Medicash Next steps:
Closing date:
Wednesday 12 February 2025
If you would like to talk to a member of the team about the role or have an informal discussion, please contact Melanie Dexter, Lead Audit Manager, at melanie.dexter@liverpool.gov.uk.
Interview dates are to be confirmed.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.
We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible. #J-18808-Ljbffr
