Senior Auditor in Halifax

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Are you an experienced auditor looking to make a real difference in public services? If you are passionate about assurance, governance and improving outcomes, and especially if you bring counter fraud expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help protect public resources while supporting the continuous improvement of services across Calderdale.

Calderdale Council is seeking a talented and motivated Senior Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. We are charged with ensuring that the local authority operates efficiently and effectively, meeting its statutory requirements on the use of its resources and playing a pivotal role in delivering services that improve the lives of the people who live and work here.

As a Senior Auditor, you will lead and deliver a diverse portfolio of systems, governance and financial audits, working closely with senior managers across the organisation. You will also provide support and guidance to colleagues, contribute to the development of methodologies and take ownership of specialist areas. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced audit professional to undertake complex and varied assurance work, influence service improvement in order to make a tangible impact on public services for local communities, and contribute to the Council's governance, risk management and control framework.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a Counter Fraud specialism, or an experienced auditor with an interest in developing one. As local authorities continue to face increasingly sophisticated fraud risks, we recognise the valuable contribution that counter fraud professionals can bring to a modern internal audit service and are keen to further strengthen our specialist capability in this area.

We would welcome applications from individuals with expertise in:

• Counter fraud, misconduct and financial investigations
• Fraud prevention, detection and deterrence work, including data analytics and fraud risk assessment and developing anti-fraud policies and strategies
• Compliance, financial crime or intelligence-led assurance activities

This is not however essential, and otherwise you would ensure the delivery of complex internal audit assignments and advice internally and liaise with key external partners regarding audit and assurance matters, as directed by the Head of Internal Audit and Audit Manager, in line with the Global Internal Audit Standards as they apply to the UK public sector.

Your expertise in understanding audit techniques and approaches, evaluating governance, risk management and internal control arrangements, and commitment to continuing professional development should help us foster an environment of success that will be vital in ensuring Internal Audit is a core element of the wider assurance framework. Experience within local government is welcomed but not essential.

The ideal candidate would be an experienced internal audit professional used to delivering reviews and their associated reports to time and quality who are able to demonstrate strong analytical, report writing and communication skills that always seeks to identify opportunities for service improvement, efficiency and enhanced control. The ability to build productive relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including senior management is particularly valued, and you should be a team player who treats others with kindness and care, whilst maintaining appropriate professional scepticism and rigour.

This is an opportunity to join a respected and forward-looking Internal Audit service that plays a key role in supporting the Council's objectives and delivering assurance to Members and senior management. We offer genuine hybrid working arrangements, and there is the opportunity to develop specialist expertise if not already held through professional development and training.

If you would like to discuss this role further or need any more information, please contact Ashley Stewart at Ashley.Stewart@calderdale.gov.uk.

Closing Date: Sunday, 13th September 2026

Interview Date: Friday, 2nd October 2026

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

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