Putting Good Governance at the Heart of the Council
The Council is looking for someone who can support and improve the Internal Audit Service, a Principal Auditor with significant people management skills and audit experience gained in the public and private sector. Well-developed communication, interpersonal and influencing skills are essential. Our successful candidate will have experience in risk-based audit, data analysis, advisory and consultancy work and a demonstrated ability to help deliver the planned work programme. You will contribute to the achievement of the Council Plan by providing advice to Senior Managers on Governance, Risk and Internal Controls.
Applicants will be a qualified Member of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CMIIA) or CCAB qualified (CIPFA, CA, ACCA). Welsh speaking and writing skills are desirable.
As one of the largest employers in Flintshire, we offer a minimum of 34 days’ (pro rata) annual leave including bank holidays, increasing up to 41 days (pro rata) • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme • Generous family friendly and work-life balance schemes • Hybrid working (role specific) • Access to a range of development opportunities • Free employee assistance programme (EAP)
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of flexible working including the possibility of part time working.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact:
Lisa Brownbill, Internal Audit, Performance and Risk Manager, email: lisa.brownbill@flintshire.gov.uk
Closing date: 21 June 2026.