Internal Auditor

About Us

Hillingdon Council: Putting our Residents first.

About The Role

Would you like the opportunity to start a career in the dynamic profession of internal audit, working for the second largest local authority in London? If so, we want to hear from you!

Hillingdon prides itself in having a high level of resident satisfaction underpinned by strong financial health, achieved by providing excellent value for money services, and you can play your part in helping to maintain this.

The Internal Audit team at Hillingdon is seeking an outstanding individual to make a difference and help the team through the changing times ahead. This post reports directly to the Internal Audit Manager and can expect to gain exposure dealing with stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.

The successful candidate will have the willingness and ability to undertake a study programme working towards the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Internal Audit qualification with strong interpersonal skills and a highly professional approach. The Internal Audit service is committed to continuous improvement and professional development, including providing the opportunity for all members of the team to fulfil their potential.

The Main Duties Of The Role Will Be To

As part of the Council’s commitment to provide high quality and efficient services, we are looking to recruit an Internal Auditor who can support the Council’s Internal Audit team.

• Provide a professional Internal Audit Service on behalf of the Council;
• Evaluate, improve and provide advice to management, Corporate Directors and the Audit Committee on the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Plan, conduct and report on risk based internal audit reviews to a high quality and within agreed timescales as allocated in quarterly internal audit plans;
• Undertake training towards the CIA professional qualification and assist in the delivery of the Internal Audit team, meeting performance targets and embedding a culture of ‘Putting our residents first’ where continuous service improvement is maintained; and
• Work as part of a team responsible for meeting deadlines and committed to delivering high standards of customer care.

About You

During these times of change within the public sector, you should be a self-starter with a positive, flexible, professional approach and a strong motivation to contribute in developing our brand and enhancing the reputation of Internal Audit. A willingness to learn about risk management, corporate governance and internal controls is essential.

Working both as part of the team and on your own, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate initiative, a commitment to high quality, good time management and an excellent standard of customer service.

You should be ambitious and looking to develop your skills and establish your career in Internal Audit. This role requires someone who is comfortable working under the supervision of more senior members of staff and, at times, autonomously, with dynamic interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills. Above all, you must be enthusiastic about playing a role in developing the quality and range of services offered by the Internal Audit service at Hillingdon.

At Hillingdon we have a proven track record of recruiting and developing excellent Internal Audit staff. The outstanding package on offer includes a generous annual leave entitlement, local government pension scheme, flexible working arrangements and we will also provide the successful candidate with full training support towards studying the CIA qualification. The salary range for this position is £27,978 to £28,992 and we would expect to appoint candidates at the bottom of the grade, subject to relevant qualifications/experience.

What We Offer

We offer a range of Company benefits. These vary according to the business area and role but may include:

• local government average salary pension scheme
• free parking (4 days a week) if based at the Civic Centre
• a 36-hour week for all full-time staff
• generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 25 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after five years’ service. For more senior positions holiday entitlements can rise to a maximum of 36 days
• career breaks
• flexible working hours
• season ticket loan
• access to a Credit Union
• access to a wide range of training and courses
• discount on a variety of Adult Education courses run by the Council
• payment of professional fees where these are required
• discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)
• cycle purchase scheme
• car sharing scheme
• 30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses

Additional Information

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post please email Nick Cutbill, Internal Audit Manager on .

An assessment centre will take place on 20th April 2022 between 10am-noon or 2pm -4pm. If you are unable to make either of those slots, then please let us know in your application. Proposed dates for subsequent final interviews to be confirmed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.

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