Principal Auditor

Yorkshire Water delivers essential water and wastewater services to over 5.4 million people in Yorkshire and supports the regional economy, environment and public wellbeing.

• Competitive salary (£49,112 – £61,390)
• Annual incentive bonus (£1,000 maximum)
• Company pension up to 12 % contribution
• Progression plan aligned with the Principal Auditor programme
• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays and 2 extra wellness days
• Life assurance cover of 4× pensionable salary
• Health‑cash plan, critical illness, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts and more

West Yorkshire – Initially based in Bradford, office moving to Leeds Valley Park summer 2026, hybrid working (2 days a week).

Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Principal Auditor in Internal Audit – drive high‑value audits, influence decisions, develop risk and control frameworks and collaborate with senior stakeholders.

We provide clean and safe drinking water, manage wastewater and protect the environment, supporting the health and prosperity of the Yorkshire community.

As Principal Auditor you will deliver complex internal audits, oversee less complex audits, report insights, advise on ad‑hoc requests, coordinate assurance coverage and build relationships across the organisation.

• Plan, scope and deliver complex internal audits and reviews in line with IIA, BEIS and ISO standards.
• Lead, oversee and peer‑review less complex audits and investigations.
• Consolidate audit findings and report insights to the Manager of Internal Audit.
• Act as a trusted advisor in response to ad‑hoc business requests.
• Liaise with other assurance providers to coordinate coverage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across departments.
• Promote effective risk management and robust internal control frameworks.
• Support the Internal Audit Leadership Team in achieving objectives and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency using data and technology.
• Contribute to the development of audit policies and procedures.
• Understand business objectives, risks and priorities while maintaining independent stakeholder relationships.
• Coach and support junior staff.
• Demonstrate and promote organisational culture and behaviours.
• Support delivery of the Department’s Business Plan and PEx scorecard.
• Contribute to business process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, statutory and organisational requirements, including Health & Safety.
• Promote risk management processes with Risk Champions.
• Demonstrate awareness of business performance at departmental and organisational levels.
• Uphold company values, behaviours and ethical standards.
• Recognise and celebrate strong performance and address underperformance constructively.
• Build commercial awareness and identify inefficiencies in internal audit processes.

• Professional qualification in internal audit.
• Experience delivering high‑quality internal audits in fast‑paced environments.
• Evidence of managing multiple priorities with excellent standards.
• Independent thinker capable of identifying issues and driving practical solutions.
• Strong understanding of business operations, risk management and controls.
• Skilled at building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communicator with impactful written and verbal skills.
• Team player who enjoys coaching and developing others.
• Experience with major projects or complex audit environments.
• Knowledge of investigations, including fraud or irregularity.
• Ability to use data and analytics to generate insight‑led audit outcomes.
• Experience with in regulated sectors (e.g., utilities).
• Comfortable working within co‑sourced audit models.
• Collaborated with subject‑matter experts to deliver audit plans.

Hybrid working, flexible working patterns and job‑share options are available to support a work/life balance.

16 June 2026.

Basic Disclosure Check, Counter‑Terrorist or Security Check clearance, medical questionnaire and further medicals if required.

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