This is an exciting time to join Birmingham City Council’s Internal Audit Team. We are strengthening and expanding our service as we redefine how internal audit adds value, building a modern, confident, and data‑led Internal Audit Service that supports the Council’s priorities and protects public value. As a forward‑thinking and ambitious service, we are modernising our audit approach, embracing innovation, investing in new tools and skills, and developing a genuinely data‑led methodology. This enables us to better target risk, provide deeper insight, and deliver assurance that makes a real difference across the city. If you are passionate about delivering high‑quality internal audit work and want the opportunity to shape how internal audit evolves, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex, data‑led internal audit reviews, testing systems and controls with minimal supervision.
- Apply professional standards confidently and consistently to provide high‑quality, credible assurance.
- Assist with audit planning and take ownership of allocated areas of the audit plan, identifying emerging risks and opportunities for insight.
- Produce clear, concise audit reports with practical, risk‑based recommendations.
- Actively contribute to service development, including supporting new approaches, maintaining quality standards, and reviewing the work of others.
- Build effective and trusted relationships with clients, senior officers, and external partners.
- Support delivery of the internal audit plan and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
Qualifications
- Proven experience delivering internal audit work, including complex systems, processes, and control environments.
- A strong understanding of the Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector.
- The ability to assess risk, analyse and interpret evidence (including data), apply sound professional judgement, and communicate clear, actionable findings.
- Strong communication skills, with the confidence to engage constructively with officers at all levels.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Curiosity, openness to new approaches, and an interest in how data and innovation can improve audit outcomes.
Benefits
- A genuine opportunity to be part of a modern, data‑led Internal Audit Service.
- A highly varied and intellectually rewarding working environment.
- Support for professional development in a changing audit and risk landscape.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion, and flexible working.
- Excellent terms and conditions.
- Generous annual leave.
- A great pension scheme.
- Well‑being support.
- Annual travel passes.
- Discounts at a number of city centre establishments.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Birmingham City Council is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. As an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people. We welcome reasonable adjustments and additional support during the recruitment process.
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