Principal Auditor
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
- Posted
- 22/09/2026
- Closes
- 06/10/2026
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Role summary
The Principal Auditor will provide internal audit services to various clients, working independently on complex assignments. They will manage audits from planning to reporting, ensuring quality standards and client agreement on recommendations. The role involves evaluating controls, assessing risk management, and supporting clients in strengthening internal controls and working practices. This position also supports the Senior Internal Audit Manager in service planning and staff development.
Essential criteria
- Good standard of education to A level standard or equivalent. Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
- At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector.
Desirable criteria
- Degree. Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
- Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management
- Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
- Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques, inc Risk Based Audit.
- Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
- Nolan principles.
- Microsoft products (word / excel etc).
- IDEA / Data Analytics.
- NHS structures, systems and processes.
- Risk management, corporate governance, project management, IT, counter fraud.
- Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques. Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
- Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
- Analytical and evaluation skills. Decision making skills.
- Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Ability to write clear and factual reports.
- Time management Skills. Prioritising and organising skills.
- Staff management experience.
- Presentation skills. Researching Skills.
- Behaviours
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Professional at all times.
- Quality and target focused.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Self-motivating.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Able to motivate, inspire and supervise others.
- Certicicates and Experience
- Good standard of education to A level standard or equivalent. Part Qualified C.C.A.B / CMIIA or equivalent.
- At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector.
- Degree. Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
- Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management
- Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.
- Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques, inc Risk Based Audit.
- Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
- Nolan principles.
- Microsoft products (word / excel etc).
- IDEA / Data Analytics.
- NHS structures, systems and processes.
- Risk management, corporate governance, project management, IT, counter fraud.
- Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques. Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
- Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
- Analytical and evaluation skills. Decision making skills.
- Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Ability to write clear and factual reports.
- Time management Skills. Prioritising and organising skills.
- Staff management experience.
- Presentation skills. Researching Skills.
- Behaviours
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Professional at all times.
- Quality and target focused.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Self-motivating.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Able to motivate, inspire and supervise others.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Principal Auditor
The closing date is 06 October 2026
Job summary
The post holder will play a key role within a team providing internal audit services to a portfolio of clients. They will apply a high level of audit expertise, working independently across a range of clients and complex audit assignments.
With support from the Senior Internal Audit Manager, the post holder will be responsible for delivering audits and reviews within agreed timescales and budgets, managing assignments from planning through to final report issuance. This includes establishing audits on AuditOne, agreeing terms of reference with clients, supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and preparing reports for approval.
The role involves evaluating controls, processes and procedures to assess risk management effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support clients in strengthening internal controls and working practices. The post holder will work closely with client management to secure agreement to recommendations and support the Senior Internal Audit Manager in service planning, commercial activities, and the development of Band 5 colleagues.
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