Principal Auditor

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PRINCIPAL AUDITOR

£51,228 - £57,495 (PO4/5)

PERMANENT - Full Time – 35 Hours

Closing date: 22nd March 2026 at 23:59

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At Islington Council, we are on a mission to create a more equal and inclusive borough, where every resident has the opportunity to thrive. Our values – Collaborative, Ambitious, Resourceful, and Empowering – underpin everything we do and define how we deliver public service. We call it CARE, and it’s central to how we make a difference.

Now, we’re inviting you to join our Internal Audit function. This is your chance to bring these values to life within a key area of the Council.

About the role

As part of our commitment to providing high quality assurance services, we are recruiting a motivated and proficient Principal Auditor to assist in the overall delivery of the Council’s Internal Audit programme of work.

The successful post-holder’s main objective will be to contribute to the Council's governance and assurance framework by delivering allocated parts of the risk based audit plan.

You will also provide advice in relation to risks and controls to officers across the Council. The role reports to the Internal Audit Manager and is based with the Council's Internal Audit, Investigations and Risk Management service.

Ideally you will be IIA qualified/part-qualified or hold an accountancy qualification or similar, and you will have a sound understanding of risk-based internal audit techniques and methodologies. The preferred candidate will currently be working in a private or public sector Internal Audit role and will have experience of delivering risk-based audit reviews.

We are looking for a self-motivated and effective team player with excellent verbal and written skills and the credibility and confidence to liaise with officers across the Council, including senior management.

Your technical skills will be supported by knowledge and experience of risk-based audit techniques, and you will have a proven track record of excellent customer focus. You will be able to work on your own initiative and have the ability to juggle conflicting priorities and support requests for advice at short notice.

In return we offer a work environment which is stimulating, fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop within a high-profile organisation. We also offer flexibility and agile working as well as an excellent pension package and competitive salary. It's a great place to advance your skills and make a difference to the community. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact:

Lee Walker, Audit Manager (email: Lee.Walker@islington.gov.uk)