Job Title: Senior Auditor
Salary: £35,412-£39,152 Pay Award Pending
Location: Lincoln
Closing Date: 8th July 2026
Interviews: 17 July 2026 (in person)
Lincolnshire County Council is seeking to appoint a Senior Auditor to support the delivery of internal audit services to maintained schools and academy trusts.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with audit qualifications or relevant experience to join a collaborative team working with colleagues across the internal audit function, school support colleagues and wider Council.
About the role
The successful candidate will contribute to the planning and delivery of internal audits, supporting schools and academies in strengthening governance, financial management, and operational controls. The role involves working closely with a range of stakeholders, providing assurance and constructive challenge to help improve systems and processes.
About you
We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:
- A recognised audit qualification and/or relevant audit experience
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing
- The ability to engage professionally with a range of stakeholders
- Analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- An interest in governance, finance, and operational processes within the education sector
Experience within a school or academy environment (either financial or operational) would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What we offer
- Full training in our internal audit methodology and sector-specific requirements
- Ongoing professional development support, including opportunities to pursue an internal audit qualification (subject to performance and organisational requirements)
- Exposure to a broad range of public sector audit work
- A supportive environment where professionalism and continuous improvement are at the heart of what we do
Internal audit is founded on independence, objectivity, and integrity. We welcome applications from individuals who demonstrate curiosity, sound judgement, and a commitment to delivering meaningful assurance that supports improvement.
The role will be based in Lincoln but you will be expected to be able to work across our client base as required, and travel will be your responsibility.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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