Principal Auditor
Posted Today by London Borough of Bromley
£52,259 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Principal Auditor role at the London Borough of Bromley involves delivering high-quality internal audit and assurance services that provide value to stakeholders. The position requires managing a diverse workload of complex audit assignments while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships. The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills, alongside a commitment to excellent customer service. This is a career-graded, permanent position with opportunities for professional development in assurance, risk management, and counter fraud services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality internal audit and assurance services across Council services and risks.
- Manage a varied workload and deliver complex internal audit assignments.
- Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and build trust and credibility.
- Adopt a collaborative approach to problem-solving and deliver value-adding services.
- Contribute to wider assurance services, including risk management and counter fraud.
Key Skills:
- Experience in risk-based internal audit.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to think critically and devise innovative solutions.
- Proven ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality assurance and customer service.
Salary (Rate): £52,259 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
JOB TITLE: Principal Auditor
Reports to: Head of Audit and Assurance
Hours: 36 per week
Salary: BR12 – BR14 (career graded post) - £41,566-£52,259 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Do you have a passion for delivering high quality internal audit and assurance services which add real value to stakeholders? If so, then we would love to hear from you. London Borough of Bromley is seeking an experienced Principal Auditor to join its Audit and Assurance Service. This is a career-graded post, offering you the opportunity to develop professionally while operating at the forefront of assurance, risk and governance services. We are looking for a self-motivated, pro-active individual with a forward-looking approach to internal audit and a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality assurance alongside excellent customer service. You will have strong organisational skills, as you will be responsible for successfully managing a varied workload and delivering your own programme of complex internal audit assignments across the full range of Council services and risks, including both assurance and consultancy pieces. The ability to think critically and devise innovative solutions to complex issues is essential. Maintaining strong stakeholder relationships is a priority for us. Alongside risk-based internal audit experience, and technical expertise, the successful candidate will also have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to build trust and credibility with stakeholders. You will adopt a collaborative approach to problem-solving and deliver value adding services. You will also have a role to play in delivering wider assurance services, including risk management, counter fraud and insurance, and will have opportunities to develop your skills in these areas. If you would like an informal discussion, please contact Francesca Chivers – francesca.chivers@bromley.gov.uk or 0208 313 4308. Interviews are likely to take place on 7th and 8th April 2026. The post is subject to a basic DBS check. The role is based at the Bromley Civic Centre with hybrid working available. We are forces family friendly and are part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (Bronze Award). We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and as a disability confident committed employer we encourage applications from people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we will consider reasonable adjustment to support disability employment. We offer a generous package including competitive pay, career average pension scheme, flexible working practices and the Bromley employee benefits scheme; Cycle2Work, Salary Sacrifice Lease Car, Technology Scheme, GymFlex and a wide range of local and national discounts.