Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry City Council’s Internal Audit Service are a small, self-motivated and adaptable Team responsible for providing independent assurance that the Council’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively.  We report the outcomes of our work to the Council’s Audit and Procurement Committee. 

We carry out audit work across all of the Council’s services, and the remit of our work ranges from operational and corporate risks to audits of key financial systems and local authority schools. Its fair to say that our work is varied and supports the achievements of all the Council’s objectives outlined in the One Coventry Plan, giving management insight and advice around what’s working well and highlighting areas for improvement. 

Internal Audit are also responsible for the Council’s Fraud and Corruption Strategy, leading on the Council’s participation in the National Fraud Initiative run by the Cabinet Office, undertaking corporate fraud investigations and helping services to manage the risk of fraud through the internal control framework. 

Our quality improvement programme means that we are constantly looking at ways in which we can improve both what we do and how we do it, including extending our use of data analytics and exploring ways to adopt agile auditing. 

Protecting the public purse is at the heart of everything we do to ensure Council funds are spent effectively and efficiently to deliver services to the citizens of Coventry

What is the job role?

We are looking for a proficient and enthusiastic Principal Auditor to assist in the delivery of the Council’s Internal Audit Plan. 

You will play a crucial role in helping to lead and motivate the Team, undertaking quality reviews of other Auditors work, developing the skills of the Team and undertaking complex / key audits which add real value to the Council and the citizens of Coventry.  You will collaborate with colleagues across the Council and support senior management as a key resource.  You will also support the delivery of the Council’s Fraud and Corruption Strategy and Counter Fraud Framework.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious candidate wanting to advance their career in Internal Audit and play a key role in shaping the future of the service.

You will be a Chartered Internal Auditor (or a Certified Internal Auditor who is willing to study), with excellent written and verbal communication skills and good knowledge of the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.  You will have proven experience of undertaking risk based internal audit reviews across a varied remit, and experience in undertaking quality reviews of audit work. You will have excellent analytical skills, be able to work on your own initiative and have the ability to juggle conflicting priorities, whilst meeting deadlines.  Equally as important, you will be self-motivated to assist in the on-going development of the Internal Audit Team, advancing your own skills and that of others.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Karen Tyler, Chief Internal Auditor on 02476 972 186

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you ?

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): Week commencing 26th February 2024

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council