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

Senior Auditor

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

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.

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.

About us

AuditOne is hosted by CNTW and providers internal audit services to almost all NHS organisations within the North East and Cumbria regions.

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

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-SS25-087-AB

Job locations

AuditOne locations

AuditOne locations

DH9 9DB


Job description

Job 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 : 16th December 2025

Closing date : 14th January 2026

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job 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 : 16th December 2025

Closing date : 14th January 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education to A level or equivalent.
  • Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
  • At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector.

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)

Skills

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.

Behaviours

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Quality and target focussed.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good standard of education to A level or equivalent.
  • Working towards C.C.A.B / CMIIA qualification or equivalent experience.
  • At least 2 years internal audit experience preferably public sector.

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)

Skills

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.

Behaviours

Essential

  • Able to work as part of a team.
  • Quality and target focussed.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

AuditOne locations

AuditOne locations

DH9 9DB


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

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

Address

AuditOne locations

AuditOne locations

DH9 9DB


Employer's website

https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Director of Internal Audit

April Coulson

April.Coulson@audit-one.co.uk

Details

Date posted

16 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

263-SS25-087-AB

Job locations

AuditOne locations

AuditOne locations

DH9 9DB


Supporting documents

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