Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Auditor
Posting Start Date:  09/09/2025

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary: £50,320 - £56,010 per annum inclusive of all allowances and Market Forces Supplement 
Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week

Basis: Permanent Basis
Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments:Job Information Pack

 

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The role 

 

Through delivery of an allocated programme of work, the Senior Auditor will make a significant contribution to the evidence base that supports the overall assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control environment, risk management and governance arrangements of the City of London Corporation. 

The Senior Auditor will be expected to provide clear analysis of the internal control environment for the systems examined, an accurate identification of the key weaknesses and risks present and make constructive recommendations for their resolution.

This role is offered on a full-time basis. We are open to considering applications for job share, flexible working and compressed hours working. We’re committed to equal opportunities at The City of London, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

 

About you 

 

You have experience as an Internal Auditor, working with autonomy to deliver Audit assignments.  You are able to manage a programme of work independently, coordinating delivery of multiple audit assignments simultaneously and continuously through the year.

You will have an analytical approach and an inquisitive nature, strong communication and personal organisational skills.  Importantly, you are able see the bigger picture and use your own judgement to work through a scenario to achieve an appropriate outcome.

An understanding of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards is essential.

You hold a relevant professional qualification, such as the Institute of Internal Auditors Diploma (Certified Internal Auditor/PIIA), part qualified CIPFA or working towards CMIIA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About us 

 

More than just an ordinary local authority, the City of London Corporation is the governing body of the Square Mile, a global business hub. In addition to providing the usual range of services to residents, businesses and visitors, the City Corporation has a diverse portfolio of institutional and charitable operations including the Barbican Centre, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, the City of London Police and the City Bridge Foundation.

 

The Internal Audit team provides assurance in relation to all operations of the City of London Corporation, where else could you find such an opportunity to work across multiple sectors? 

 

Why join us

This is a great role to develop your Internal Audit career, you will work with colleagues with different backgrounds and levels of experience.  If you are keen to make the transition to Audit Manager there will also be opportunity to get involved in Committee reporting and managing one of our smaller client portfolios. 

We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, providing opportunities to expand your skill set, take on new challenges, and take your career to the next level.

 

Closing date: 12 noon on Monday 29th September 2025

 

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To apply online please click the Apply online button below.  

 

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OCHA849 if you experience any difficulties.  A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732. 

  

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

 

We reserve the right to close the advert earlier should we receive a high number of applications. 

  

Because our roles are so varied, we don’t have a ‘one size fits all’ policy for workplace attendance. How many days a week you’ll be required to attend your workplace will depend on the requirements of your role. It’s important that you understand the requirements before applying to ensure you are able to meet them. We are committed to considering requests to work flexibly and job share. Requests will be considered by the recruiting manager in line with our policies and business needs. 

 

For more information on our categories for workplace attendance, please view our guide here.   

 

We will be reviewing this policy and approach at regular intervals to ensure we’re meeting our attendance needs.