Auditor

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Are you ready to take the next step in your career with a dynamic and supportive internal audit team? 

We’re offering an exciting opportunity for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Internal Audit service at Derbyshire County Council. 

As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in reviewing and improving the Council’s activities, financial records, and systems. It is a role that give you exposure to the wide variety of Council activities whilst developing and enhancing professional skills. You’ll be helping to ensure strong governance, effective risk management, and robust internal controls across a wide range of services. 

We are seeking a forward-thinking individual who embrace the evolving role of internal audit in a digitally enabled environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities, with experience in leveraging data to generate insights, identify risks, and support evidence-based decision-making. A proactive approach to adopting new technologies—such as data analytics tools, automation, and AI—is essential, along with a commitment to continuous learning and innovation. 

You will be comfortable navigating complex datasets, collaborating across functions to enhance assurance through digital solutions, and contributing to the development of the Internal Audit service. Strong communication skills, curiosity, and an eye for detail are key, as is the ability to challenge constructively and add value in a dynamic organisational context. 

While previous experience in audit, finance, or a similar field is desirable, it’s not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop the skills needed to succeed and grow in your role. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a professional, friendly, and forward-looking team that values continuous improvement, collaboration, and personal development. 

Provisional Interview Date: 17 November 2025

Support & Benefits:

• Generous Annual Leave Scheme (25 days increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.
• Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.
• Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.
• & much more

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.