Internal Auditor

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE’S SERVICE

Internal Audit

Internal Auditor

Permanent

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

£41,557 - £45,900 / £22.77 - £25.15 per hour (Including Distant Islands Allowance)

Orkney provides a beautiful setting in which to live and work and a wonderful opportunity to combine a fulfilling and challenging career with the best that the islands can offer in terms of lifestyle. Our vibrant and forward-thinking community is regularly voted the happiest and the best place to live in Scotland. Our quality of life is second to none, with a rising population, excellent local services, and a multitude of opportunities and facilities to cater for whatever your interests outside of work may be.

Orkney Islands Council is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Internal Auditor.

You will be required to perform a range of assignments to help the Chief Internal Auditor deliver an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity that adds value to, and improves the effectiveness of the Council’s operations.

You will support the performance of the Internal Audit Team through a culture of teamwork and flexibility, contributing to the overall success of the team and the Council.

Crucial to the role will be your excellent written and oral communication skills and your ability to present complex issues in a way that is easily understandable. Being self-motivated and able to work under pressure and to agreed timescales will be of significant benefit in this role.

You should have good IT skills and relevant practical experience of internal audit in a local authority or other public body.

Applicants must be a CCAB Qualified Accountant or Chartered Internal Auditor and must have current registration with a CCAB body or CIIA.

You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Andrew Paterson, Chief Internal Auditor, on 01856 873535 or andrew.paterson@orkney.gov.uk

It is anticipated that short-listing will take place week commencing 23 February 2026.

It is anticipated that interviews will take place in week commencing 16 March 2026.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 22 February 2026

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post in accordance with Council Policy.