Internal Auditor

Job Description
Are you curious, self-motivated and able to develop excellent working relationships? If so, we could have the right job for you!

Job Description
Are you curious, self-motivated and able to develop excellent working relationships? If so, we could have the right job for you!
We Are Currently Looking For 2 Internal Auditors To Join Our Forward-thinking Internal Audit Partnership Between East Sussex County Council (ESCC) And Brighton And Hove City Council (B&HCC). We Have The Below Available

• 1
  * Auditor
• 1
  * Auditor - Term Time Only – this role will have a particular focus on school audits but will also be required to do other audits)

The posts will be employed by ESCC and will require some travel across East Sussex and Brighton. We currently work on a hybrid basis with an expectation that everyone within our service will share time between working from one of our available offices and from home.

Internal Audit is responsible for providing assurance to our clients in relation to internal control, governance and risk management, supporting each organisation to achieve its overall objectives. As a service, we are proud to have demonstrated high levels of compliance with the standards applicable to Internal Audit and, as a new partnership, we have exciting plans to continue to develop the service even further.

You would be part of a team that independently helps our organisations and clients understand what is working and what isn’t, identifying where risks lie before they become problems, and working with management to agree actions for improvement. Previous experience in an audit team is not necessary.

You will work closely with services covering all aspects of both Council and client operations.

You will have:

• A broad understanding of the role of Internal Audit
• Experience of writing reports and presenting findings to management
• An ability to convey information to, and agree actions with, a wide audience
• The ability to develop and build effective client relationships with customers and clients as part of individual audit assignments

Please download the job description and person specification for more information.

Interviews will take place in person at County Hall, Lewes, in September 2026.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

You will be joining a team of experienced auditors working in partnership across ESCC and B&HCC. We work together to provide a supportive working environment. Staff work on a variety of assignments to enhance their knowledge, skills and professional development.

We take professional development incredibly seriously and, wherever possible, will develop you, offering support through buddying, on the job training and access to processional and personal development opportunities. We have also developed a robust induction programme to help you settle in and get up to speed with how we work.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact one of the following to request a phone call:

• Nigel Chilcott, Audit Manager - nige
• Carolyn Sheehan, Audit Manager - carolyn.
• Mark Winton, Interim Chief Internal Auditor - m
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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK -  ().

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.