About the role
As a new authority, West Northants Council has commenced work to deliver ambitious new levels of service for residents and businesses in the area. These ambitions must be underpinned by strong internal controls, risk management, anti-fraud and governance arrangements.
We recently set up our own dedicated internal audit, risk management and counter-fraud team. Fundamental to delivering this is the appointment of a Head of Audit and Risk Management who will lead the team and further develop the service.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing 24 July 2023.
What will you be doing?
This role will report directly into the Executive Director of Finance, hold a place on the Finance Directorate management team and be expected to regularly advise other senior managers in the Council.
You will be a key adviser to the Executive Leadership Team and the Audit and Governance Committee and will work closely with the Chair and Vice-Chair of this committee and the wider Council members.
About you
It is essential that you hold a full CCAB Accountancy qualification, or membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors or have experience commensurate with these qualifications.
Strong management experience and the knowledge to review, improve and instil robust controls and best practice for our new Council.
You will have political awareness and the ability to embed the recently implemented new structure, develop the staff within it and build confidence in the service to deliver the standards that our elected members, senior officers, businesses and residents desire and expect.
In return we offer excellent working conditions and a benefits package including a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme, flexible working and access to an employee benefits scheme offering discounts on purchases from numerous retail outlets.
Please submit your CV, and a supporting statement, no later than midnight on 14 July 2023. Please ensure that they are saved and submitted as one document.
For an informal discussion about the role with the Executive Director of Finance, please contact his PA in the first instance via email at: Jan.Stevenson@westnorthants.gov.uk.
Our benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
- Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
- Car Lease scheme
- Professional subscriptions / registration - if your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees
- Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
- A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
- Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
- Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.
About us
We're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.
Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.
At West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.
When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.
Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.
West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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