Senior Auditor - North Kesteven District Council : Job Details

Senior Auditor

Full-time (37 hours) – Permanent

Grade C2 and salary £38,220 to £41,771 per annum

North Kesteven District Council is seeking an experienced senior auditor professional to join the internal audit team; This post puts you at the heart of promoting and developing good governance and service improvement across all the council’s interests. This is critical in supporting the delivery of the Council’s corporate plans.

Job Requirements:

• Audit qualification and or significant relevant experience in internal auditing.
• The ability to understand and apply the Global Internal Audit Standards in all the work you do.
• Undertake continuing professional development and maintain the currency of your knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate high standards of behaviour, performance quality, credibility and integrity in all your work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting directly to the Head of Internal Audit, the role involves understanding and assessing the council’s governance structures, risk management and control environments.
• The role includes supporting the head of internal audit through attendance at audit committees and management of staff.
• Act as an advocate for the internal audit service and profession, presents a positive image and has a positive outlook to audit work and the profession.

Key Attributes:

• Highly analytical
• Sound communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines and organise own workload with minimum supervision
• Highly organised, confident, ethical and conscientious person

You will be required to apply a high level of attention to detail, concentration, focus and ethics when carrying out this role, to support the delivery of the internal audit plan. And show an appreciation of the contribution local government can make to the welfare of the people living, working, and visiting the district. If you know you have what it takes to work as a senior auditor supporting the council achieve its objectives, this could be the role for you.

If you would like an informal chat about this post, please call

Matt Waller Head of Internal Audit.

To complete an application form and further details,

please visit our website

The closing date for all applications is 21 September 2025

The interview date will be 1 October 2025