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Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Principal Auditor

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Fully remote
Salary
£39,959–48,117 per year
Office location
Any AuditOne location e.g. North East, Cumbria, etc., DH9 9DB
Contract
Fixed-term contract · Full-time
Department
Audit
Industry
Accounting and Audit
Experience level
Principal

Job Description

Job summary
The post holder will play a key role within a team providing internal audit services to a portfolio of clients. They will apply a high level of audit expertise, working independently across a range of clients and complex audit assignments.

With support from the Senior Internal Audit Manager, the post holder will be responsible for delivering audits and reviews within agreed timescales and budgets, managing assignments from planning through to final report issuance. This includes establishing audits on AuditOne, agreeing terms of reference with clients, supervising and reviewing the work of audit staff, ensuring quality standards are met, and preparing reports for approval.

The role involves evaluating controls, processes and procedures to assess risk management effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and support clients in strengthening internal controls and working practices. The post holder will work closely with client management to secure agreement to recommendations and support the Senior Internal Audit Manager in service planning, commercial activities, and the development of Band 5 colleagues.

Main duties of the job
Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

About us
AuditOne is hosted by CNTW and we service almost all NHS organisations within the North East and Cumbria regions by delivering Internal Audit Services and/or Counter Fraud Services to those organisations.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.

Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year
per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
263-SS26-057-AB
Job locations
Any AuditOne location e. g. North East, Cumbria, etc.
Any AuditOne location e. g. North East, Cumbria, etc.
DH9 9DB
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.
The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.
Advertising date : 22nd September 2026
Closing date : 6th October 2026
We welcome your application.

Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.

Advertising date : 22nd September 2026

Closing date : 6th October 2026

We welcome your application.

What you will do

Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.
The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.
Advertising date : 22nd September 2026
Closing date : 6th October 2026
We welcome your application.

Please refer to the job description/personal specification for the main duties and competencies of the role, visions and values of AuditOne and expectations of the post holder as well as the essential and desirable criteria.

The post holder will display conformance to The AuditOne Way at all times.

Advertising date : 22nd September 2026

Closing date : 6th October 2026

We welcome your application.

What success looks like

Essential criteria
- Good standard of education to A level standard or equivalent. Part Qualified C. C. A. B / CMIIA or equivalent.
- At least 3 years internal audit experience, preferably in public sector.
- 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.
- Microsoft products (word / excel etc).
- Good knowledge of Internal Audit methods and techniques. Good knowledge of the principles of finance and non financial NHS areas.
- Knowledge of NHS systems and the organisation and workings of the NHS - financial, non financial and clinical.
- Analytical and evaluation skills. Decision making skills.
- Negotiation, persuasive and interpersonal skills. Communication skills. Ability to write clear and factual reports.
- Time management Skills. Prioritising and organising skills.
- Staff management experience.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Professional at all times.
- Quality and target focused.
- Able to work unsupervised.
- Self-motivating.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Able to motivate, inspire and supervise others.

Desirable criteria
- Degree. Qualified CCAB / CMIIA or equivalent.
- Experience of risk management, governance, finance/business systems, project management
- IDEA / Data Analytics.
- NHS structures, systems and processes.
- Risk management, corporate governance, project management, IT, counter fraud.
- Presentation skills. Researching Skills.

Benefits

- Flexible working,

Essential skills
Essential: Auditing Essential: Communication Essential: Microsoft Excel Essential: Organisation Essential: People Management Essential: Time Management
Desirable skills
Desirable: Project Management Desirable: Risk Management
Mentioned skills
Mentioned: Internal Controls
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