Lead highimpact audit work that strengthens assurance and supports public service outcomes across the City of Salford.

Our work takes you behind the scenes of every corner of the council, from strategy, governance and support activities to frontline delivery of services to the people of Salford, giving you a unique bigpicture view of how the Council works. No two days look the same, you’ll find this role gives you the variety, influence, and challenge that many jobs can’t match, all while helping protect public money and shape better services for Salford’s residents and businesses. Whether your background is in finance, social work, project delivery, compliance, quality checking, your skills and experience could complement and strengthen the existing talent on the internal audit team.

We're recruiting a Principal Internal Auditor who will play a key role in delivering highquality assurance across strategic, complex and crosscutting areas of the council’s work. This role contributes directly to strong governance, effective risk management, and continuous improvement across services that shape Salford’s communities.

You'll lead and quality assure complex audit assignments, provide clear and authoritative insight, coach and mentor colleagues, and represent the service in senior forums. The role also includes deputising for the Internal Audit Manager where required. You'll use your expertise to assess control environments, support improvement, and contribute to the development of innovative and digital approaches to audit delivery.

What you’ll do

• Lead and qualityassure complex audit assignments in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector
• Provide authoritative insight and assurance to senior leaders
• Mentor and coach colleagues to support professional growth and continuous improvement of the service
• Represent the service in special interest forums and deputise for the Internal Audit Manager when required
• Support innovation, including digital approaches to audit

What we’re looking for

• Experience in delivering assurance and consultative services
• Strong analytical, advisory, and communication skills
• Ability to build effective relationships at senior levels
• Confidence in leading high profile work and managing competing priorities
• Candidates should ideally hold level 6 or 7 or equivalent professional qualifications with relevance to our work, and maintain ongoing professional membership if there's an associated professional body

We are particularly interested to hear from applicants with finance (CIPFA/CCAB) or social work qualifications and experience to complement our existing talent.

What we offer

• Strategic influence and business shaping across a wide range of services
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative, valuesdriven, and supportive team environment
• Flexible working and supportive management

Please apply with your CV and detailed covering letter ensuring you explain how you meet the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the 'what we need from you' section of the Role Profile (1 - 2 sides of A4).

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