Principal Auditor

Are you passionate about making a real difference through robust assurance and governance? At TfGM, we’re committed to delivering a transport network that works for everyone, and our Internal Audit team plays a vital role in achieving that. We’re looking for a Principal Auditor to join our high‑performing team and help us provide independent, objective assurance that supports better decision‑making and drives continuous improvement.

Responsible for planning, performing and reporting on a range of audits and other assurance activities, the role of Principal Auditor makes a key contribution to the delivery of the internal audit plan and provision of assurance to the management and members of the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee.

• Obtain a clear understanding of the business areas being audited and their link to TfGM’s Strategic Objectives, the systems and process used and the regulatory environment to ensure that key strategic and operational risks are understood and that controls are in place to operate effectively to manage risks;
• Deliver the planning and fieldwork phases of audit engagements;
• Clearly document the results of audit and other assurance work performed and draft a variety of audit reports for review by the Audit Manager;
• Agree actions with management to address any audit findings; and
• Monitor progress against the completion of audit actions

Please note, this role is a Hybrid role, working in our office in central Manchester two days per week.

As part of the wider Audit, Risk and Assurance team, Internal Audit delivers a risk‑based internal audit plan and reports to the TfGM Board and Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee. Internal Audit is really well regarded within TfGM and is very much seen as a value‑adding service, providing independent, objective and professional assurance and advice to management and to the Board.

• Extensive experience in delivering internal audit services in a complex environment.
• A track record of delivering within deadlines and possessing excellent oral and written communication skills to deliver the results of your work clearly and succinctly.
• Substantial understanding of internal audit principles, practices and standards and a proactive approach to keeping up to date with emerging changes.

This is a permanent salary, with a salary of £50,532 – £56,195.

At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process. We are happy to talk flexible working to help colleagues maintain a healthy work life balance.

• Generous annual leave starting at 28 days (plus bank holidays), increasing with service, with options to buy more.
• Free travel on buses across Greater Manchester, plus rail or Metrolink travel to and from work.
• Local Government defined pension scheme with life cover of 3x salary and options to boost your contributions.
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave policies
  , including those supporting fertility treatment, alongside flexible and hybrid working and a special leave policy to support a range of unexpected events. Qualification criteria may apply, including a requirement to have been employed with the organisation for a minimum specified period of time.
• Discover more benefits including wellbeing support, Personal and Career Development, Flexible working, financial support and more on our website.

TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.

For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link:
Employers' right to work checklist –  Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.