Description
Surrey County Council is committed to supporting those in the organisation who are under redeployment in line with our policy, you can find out more here:. This role will be open exclusively to the redeployment pool of candidates for 7 days from posting on the redeployment site.
We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.
The starting salary for this position is £36,873 per annum, based on working 36 hours per week.
Are you self-motivated, able to develop excellent working relationships and looking for a career in a fast paced and challenging profession?
We are currently looking for an Auditor to join our forward-thinking Internal Audit service at Surrey County Council.
Our Offer to You
1. 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service
2. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
3. A generous local government salary related pension
4. Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
5. Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
6. An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
7. Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
8. Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
9. A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents
About our Team
As Internal Auditors we are a valued friend; responsible for providing assurance to our clients in relation to internal control, governance and risk management, supporting the organisation to achieve its overall objectives.
We invest in developing our Internal Auditors by offering support through buddying, mentoring & coaching, on the job training, and access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities.
In November 2022, the service was externally assessed against the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) by the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors. This covers an assessment of compliance with the Professional Standards, benchmarking against best practice, and an assessment of Internal Audit's profile and impact within the organisation. We were assessed as achieving the highest level of conformance available against the Standards and were deemed 'Excellent' in our reflection of the standards and our focus on performance, risk and adding value.
We currently work on a hybrid basis, with an expectation that everyone within our service will share time between working from one of our available offices and from home.
About the Role
You do not need to have any formal audit or accounting qualification, nor will you need experience within an internal audit environment, although this would be an advantage.
You will be self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative and within a team. You will have a willingness to learn and will be able to demonstrate how your current skill set can transfer to the role of Internal Auditor. The Job Description and Person Specification identify the type of skills that will be necessary for your success in this role. The ability to undertake work to specified timeframes and budgets is crucial as is the ability to develop excellent client relationship skills remotely and in person.
To support you we have developed a robust induction programme to give you access to the skills and training you will need to be successful in the role. You will need to possess the flexibility and skills to receive a hybrid induction.
Shortlisting Criteria
In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our :
10. Willingness to study and become a student member of Institute of Internal Auditors.
11. Basic understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Internal Audit and the environment within which local government operates.
To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 4 questions:
12. Please give an example of a time when you developed a highly effective working relationship with someone from a different professional background or service. What did you learn from this? (300 words)
13. Please give an example of a major risk specific to one of the services delivered by this Council and identify how the council might seek to reduce the risk. (300 words)
14. What do you think has been the greatest technological advancement for councils in the last five years and why? (300 words)
15. Please outline three key values that an Internal Auditor should possess. How would you apply these to your work? (300 words)
Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description & Our to get an insight into working at Surrey.
Contact us
Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment.
Closing date: 19th April 2026
Interviews will be undertaken in person at Woodhatch Place, Reigate, Surrey, interviews are planned to take place on 1st May 2026.
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)
Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
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Our Commitment
We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.
Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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