# Senior Auditor > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-auditor/2b81cbc3-424c-4a3a-8fa0-060f66d6304b - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-auditor/2b81cbc3-424c-4a3a-8fa0-060f66d6304b.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Newcastle Upon Tyne - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £32,073 - £39,043 per annum - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 10 months (Maternity cover until the 31 March 2027) - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (In line with AuditOne's flexible working arrangements) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-28T07:30:59.900Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/AuditOne_locations/Cumbria_Northumberland_Tyne_Wear_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Admin_Clerical/Admin_Clerical-v8027862 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8027862?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cntw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The position is fixed term to provide cover for a staff member on maternity leave. The fixed term contract will end on the 31 March 2027. The post holder will fulfil an important role within a team providing internal audit services to a range of clients, principally but not exclusively NHS, undertaking a variety of financial and non financial audits.  The post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of delegated internal audits and tasks in line with professional quality standards, time and resource allocations and for arranging the delivery of individual audits. This will require the ability to work with minimal supervision, however the degree of supervision will depend upon ability and experience. Previous applicants (in the last six months) that have applied for a Senior Auditor position and been unsuccessful need not apply. ### Main duties of the job To evaluate and test existing client practices and procedures to review whether they are effectively controlled to mitigate identified risks, and to determine if there are more efficient ways of working. To support in the delivery of an effective, high quality internal audit service by helping management improve systems of internal control, reducing the potential effects of significant risks. To be successful the applicant should have experience of undertaking internal audits using a risk-based methodology. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will work with Senior Internal Audit Managers and Principal Auditors to gain acceptance of findings by client managers. The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 28th May 2026 Closing date : 11th June 2026 We welcome your application. ## Job Details The position is fixed term to provide cover for a staff member on maternity leave. The fixed term contract will end on the 31 March 2027. The post holder will fulfil an important role within a team providing internal audit services to a range of clients, principally but not exclusively NHS, undertaking a variety of financial and non financial audits. The post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of delegated internal audits and tasks in line with professional quality standards, time and resource allocations and for arranging the delivery of individual audits. This will require the ability to work with minimal supervision, however the degree of supervision will depend upon ability and experience. Previous applicants (in the last six months) that have applied for a Senior Auditor position and been unsuccessful need not apply. ## Job Description To evaluate and test existing client practices and procedures to review whether they are effectively controlled to mitigate identified risks, and to determine if there are more efficient ways of working. To support in the delivery of an effective, high quality internal audit service by helping management improve systems of internal control, reducing the potential effects of significant risks. To be successful the applicant should have experience of undertaking internal audits using a risk-based methodology. ## Responsibilities The post holder will work with Senior Internal Audit Managers and Principal Auditors to gain acceptance of findings by client managers. The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times. Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 28th May 2026 Closing date : 11th June 2026 We welcome your application. ## Person Specification ### Skills and Competencies **Essential** - IT Skills. Be literate and efficient in the use of a variety of computer systems and software. - Analytical and evaluation skills. - Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills. - Ability to write clear and factual reports. - Time Management Skills. - Prioritising and organising skills. **Desirable** - Decision making skills - Presentation skills - Staff management - Risk management - Project management ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - 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 - Risk based internal audit - Microsoft products (word / excel etc) **Desirable** - IDEA - NHS structures, systems, processes. - Risk management, corporate governance, project management, IT, counter fraud ### Education and Qualification **Essential** - Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience. - At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector. - Good standard of education to A level or equivalent **Desirable** - Part qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent. - Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 795.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10315019) - [employee benefits (pdf, 922.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2167) - [interview guarantee scheme (pdf, 127.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1211) - [tips on how to complete your application (pdf, 171.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1209) - [reference guidelines for applicants - please read (pdf, 20.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1210) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.