Senior Auditor

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.

The role is particularly well suited to auditors who are part‑qualified or recently qualified and seeking to step up into a Senior Auditor position, while continuing to develop their technical expertise within a supportive and professional audit environment.

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: Week commencing 4th May 2026

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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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.