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Posted on: 10 Nov 2026
Spencer Clarke Group are working closely with a Local Authority in the North West to appoint an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to support its Internal Audit team.
This is an interim opportunity focused on delivering risk-based audits, strengthening internal controls and providing professional advice on governance and risk management.
Rate: £28.87 - £30.87 per hour (Negotiable)
Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to extend to 6 months
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: North West England
Working Arrangement: Hybrid working, with some office attendance required
Start: ASAP / subject to notice
The successful candidate will deliver a range of risk-based and compliance audits across Council services, schools and Council-owned companies.
Key responsibilities:
Leading complex, risk-based internal audit reviews.
Delivering audits in accordance with professional internal audit standards.
Producing clear, concise audit reports and recommendations.
Reviewing audit working papers and supporting audit quality assurance.
Providing advice on governance, risk management and internal controls.
Supporting and supervising internal audit colleagues.
Working closely with stakeholders to identify risks and improve processes.
You will ideally have:
CMIIA or CCAB qualification - essential.
Significant experience delivering internal audits and complex risk-based reviews.
Strong knowledge of internal audit standards and best practices.
Experience within Local Government or the wider public sector (desirable).
Excellent report-writing and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage workloads and deliver audits within agreed deadlines.
If you are interested, please submit your CV along with your availability and required rate.
If successful, a consultant will be in touch to discuss further details.
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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We also offer a market-leading referral scheme of up to £300.
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