Principal Auditor

Location: East Midlands

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Principal Auditor Job reference  Date posted 05/11/2026 Final date to receive applications 30/11/2026 Working Pattern Full time Salary £42,123 - £46,579 a year Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Other Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £42,123 - £46,579 a year
Location:
Various
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type:
Permanent
Closing Date:
Monday 30th November 2026

The Opportunity

Is it time for you to make the change in your internal auditing career? Working within the Central Midlands Audit Partnership (CMAP) will provide you with the opportunity to broaden your experience, develop your professional internal audit expertise and build relationships with colleagues across different organisations. We are committed to supporting the development and progression of our staff, encouraging continuous learning, sharing knowledge and recognising individual contribution.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a professional, inclusive and supportive environment where your internal audit skills are valued and you can make a real difference, CMAP offers an excellent place to develop your career.

What you’ll be doing

As a Principal Auditor you will:

• Advise on the development and improvement of the internal control environment and the mitigation of risks;
• Undertake internal audit work across partner organisations covering a wide variety of disciplines and compile audit reports which make formal recommendations to Management to improve and strengthen each organisation’s corporate control environment;
• Gather, analyse and interpret large volumes of information in order to become conversant with numerous organisational policies, procedures and legislative requirement, with a limited level of managerial direction;
• Provide guidance and advice to Management on new systems and on control issues across the Partnership;
• Carry out investigations into control breakdowns, allegations of fraud and/or corruption on behalf of the Council and organisations of the Partnership in accordance with the relevant organisations policies to ensure that the internal control environment is maintained and advise on appropriate disciplinary action;
• Deputise, provide cover or represent the Audit Manager or Group Auditor at meetings, when requested;
• Ensure all work is carried out in conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards; and
• Provide mentoring and support to more junior members of the team to aid their development and enhancing their knowledge/understanding of internal audit.

About you

You must be a qualified internal auditor (Institute of Internal Auditors) or have a recognised accountancy qualification and be someone who possesses:

• An excellent working knowledge of risk and system-based internal auditing;
• The ability to consistently deliver high-quality internal audit assignments on time and within budget;
• A comprehensive grasp of activities delivered by public sector bodies and the ability to multi-task;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Proficiency in data analytics and being comfortable using software that manages the audit lifecycle (Audit Management System/Electronic Working Papers/Time recording)

Why join Derby City Council?

At Derby City Council, you'll have the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in an organisation that values, supports and invests in its people. Alongside the opportunity to help shape the future of Derby, you'll benefit from a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

Financial Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a secure, defined…