Job Title: Trainee Auditor X 2 Starting Salary: £26,835 opportunity to progress to £30,060 Hours: 37.0 Location: Stevenage - Hybrid Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources About the team We are the Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS) and are proud to provide a high-quality assurance service to a growing portfolio of clients across Hertfordshire and beyond. Now in our thirteenth year, our service is evolving, and we would like you to join us on this exciting journey. As a trainee, you do not need to have experience of what we do, we are much more interested in you as an individual. We are therefore seeking motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic people with an enquiring mind, the curiosity to ask the right questions to understand how things work, and the desire to make them work better. About the role We deal with issues that are fundamentally important to the security and success of our clients. We look to identify, analyse, and reduce wide ranging risks such as those relating to finance, information security, technology, infrastructure, and people. You will therefore work on a variety of assurance and consulting assignments. This work typically includes providing an objective view on the effectiveness of risk management, operations, systems, and processes. And providing insight to develop them when opportunities for improvement arise. Work is typically delivered at client sites, from our office, or working from home. About you Essential Has Maths and English GSCE Grade C or above. Can communicate effectively with people, such as when asking questions and giving feedback. Does so with a positive approach and can use a variety of media. Has the ability to actively listen and respond to what is said. Proficiency in using MS Office products or specialist applications. Has the ability to meet deadlines and escalate issues as appropriate. Has the ability to work on specific tasks independently and as part of a team. Can drive and/or travel around the County using own mode of transport. Understands the need for confidentiality, and when circumstances require it. Desirable Is educated to degree level or equivalent, although relevant A Level or vocational qualifications would be considered for the right candidate. Can show a basic understanding of typical workplace policies and procedures, such as equal opportunities and health & safety. Post holders are expected to study towards, and complete, key professional qualifications relevant to the role. As part of our professional team, you will develop excellent interpersonal skills, be able to manage your time and tasks, be able to learn and study for professional qualifications, all of which will help you progress your career with us. This job role is within the Corporate Services, level CORP7 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Corporate services To hear more about this opportunity please contact Simon Martin on 01438 845504 or Ayesha Ahmede on 01438 588084 for an informal discussion about the role. Interview Date: 11th and 12th December 2024. Benefits of working for us How to apply As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. Driving required You'll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations. English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.