At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct impactful audits to enhance governance and improve services across local councils.
- Company: Join Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils, committed to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexitime, generous leave, pension scheme, and discounted leisure memberships.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and broaden your audit experience while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Seeking motivated individuals with a keen interest in audit and governance.
The predicted salary is between 37280 - 40777 £ per year.
Working for Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils gives you the opportunity to make a real difference while enjoying excellent terms and benefits, including:
- Flexitime scheme to support work–life balance
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service
- Discounted Council Leisure Centre Membership
- Casual Car User Allowance
- Payment of one professional fee per year
About the role
Following the promotion of a previous postholder and a vacancy, we have an exciting opportunity for two motivated and professionally curious Senior Auditors to join our respected Internal Audit team. This is a varied and influential role where your work will help provide assurance, improve controls and support good governance across both Cannock Chase District Council and Stafford Borough Council. Working with the Chief Internal Auditor & Risk Manager and under the day-to-day supervision of the Deputy Chief Internal Auditor, you will take responsibility for a range of risk-based audit assignments, from planning and fieldwork, through to reporting and follow-up. You will play a key part in delivering the Internal Audit Plan and helping services identify practical improvements that make a real difference.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver a varied programme of risk-based audits across Council services
- Plan audit work, prepare audit briefs and focus testing on key risks
- Write clear reports that help managers improve controls and services
- Build positive relationships and give practical advice on audit, governance and control matters
- Support and guide junior audit colleagues
- Keep up to date with legislation, Council policy and professional audit standards
The successful candidates will be required to undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check once appointed, which includes a Basic DBS Disclosure and enhanced identity checks. Further details are available in the supporting documentation.
Why apply?
This is a great opportunity to take on a visible and rewarding role within a supportive team, broaden your audit experience across a wide range of Council services and contribute directly to effective governance, risk management and service improvement.
Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026
Cannock Chase District and Stafford Borough Councils are Equal Opportunities Employers.
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