Senior Auditor / Investigator
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: GBP 37,280 : GBP 40,777 (Bar at GBP 39,862) per annum pro rata
Contract type: Temporary for 18 months
Closing date: 11.59pm, 23 November 2025
Interview method: In person
Our client is looking for a dynamic Senior Auditor / Investigator to join their forward:thinking Counter Fraud and Irregularity Team within their Audit and Risk Management Division. You will play a key role in protecting public funds by identifying, investigating, and preventing a wide range of fraudulent activities. The position is for a fixed term of 18 months and is based on the role, skills and competencies identified within the role profile.
The role:holder will evaluate allegations of fraud and irregularity and conduct investigations in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Investigations will require the research, securing and collating of information, reviewing and evaluating evidence, planning the conduct of interviews and decision making.
You will work with colleagues across the Council and partners across the City to gather information, ensure the appropriate co:ordination of investigation work and influence improvements in systems of control.
You will also support the delivery of a proactive programme of counter fraud work, which may include reviewing controls in areas of inherent or identified fraud risk, delivery of training/awareness with support from colleagues within the Team and support the development of policy and procedures.
Why Join Our Client?
Our client is bold, ambitious, and collaborative and the local council for one of the UKs most vibrant and diverse cities. They are nationally recognised for innovation and excellence, with a strong track record of working in partnership to deliver regeneration, cultural transformation, and public service reform. Working for them isnt just a job : its an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives.
Their Counter Fraud and Irregularity Team within the Audit and Risk Management Division is central to their success. Working together with partners across the City, they provide expert Counter Fraud and Irregularity support, undertake fraud investigations, drive continuous improvement, and embed a culture of good governance and accountability. The work is varied, interesting and incredibly important and will enhance the services provided to their communities.
About The Candidate
Our client is looking for the following:
Technical Skills:
* Hold or be studying towards either a counter fraud qualification or an audit/accountancy qualification; or have knowledge and experience of undertaking an audit or investigation role, preferably within a Local Authority.
Generic Skills
Able to demonstrate they have acquired the following generic skills, as included within the role profile, with examples from your career so far:
* Communication skills.
* Analytical skills.
* Planning and organising.
* Problem solving and decision making.
* Creative skills.
* Strategic thinking.
What Youll Bring:
* Motivation to perform a key role in supporting the service to affect change and improvement.
* A methodical approach to work and prioritisation skills to manage your workload.
* Strong analytical and problem:solving skills providing practical solutions to address risks.
* Commitment to equality, inclusion and our clients values.
Benefits They Offer:
* Generous holiday allowance : Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
* A buzzing pension : Youll be enrolled in the UKs largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three:times your salary as a lump sum.
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