Head of Audit (Chief Internal Auditor)

Cornwall is at the forefront of innovation, with our pioneering communities ensuring we are at the heart of the UK's technological, ecological and creative advancement. Our forward-looking economic strategy supports our simple, clear and inclusive vision – ‘Together for a carbon neutral Cornwall, where everyone can start well, live well and age well’.  We are an ambitious council, always focused on improvement and always ready to acknowledge where we need to do things differently.

The sheer scale of Cornwall Council’s operations (with nearly 600,000 residents and a budget of over £1bn) mean it’s vital that we are an empowering and enterprising organisation, securing great value for money and providing a consistently excellent customer experience. While we’ve made significant progress in recent years, there’s always more to do, and this role will make a fundamental contribution to the next phase of our transformation and improvement.

This role touches on all aspects of the Council’s activity. You’ll lead a modern, proactive Audit Service which acts as a true strategic partner to colleagues, adds value and supports service improvement, while always ensuring robust risk management and sound governance. Leading on the development and delivery of the Council’s annual audit plan, you’ll report regularly to the Audit Committee, ensuring transparency about progress against the plan and highlighting any issues or risks. As well as leading on the management of the Council’s insurance arrangements, you will also oversee the upkeep of the Strategic Risk Register.

It's likely that you are already working in a local authority or wider public sector setting, where you have developed an excellent professional understanding of the audit function. We expect that you will also hold a relevant professional qualification and will have a track record of fulfilling all relevant professional standards and regulations. In Cornwall, you’ll discover a culture that is serious about professional development and succession planning. It’s the perfect environment for your career to flourish.

For more information please view the Success Profile below.

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Indicative timetable

Closing date: Sunday 15 June 2025
Shortlisting: TBC
Executive Profiling: TBC
Interviews: TBC

Please let us know if there are any interview dates in the indicative timetable on which you are likely to be unavailable.

To arrange a confidential discussion about the role please contact:

Zara Bruton
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: zbruton@faerfield.co.uk

Martin Tucker
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: mtucker@faerfield.co.uk