Do you have an enquiring and inquisitive mind?  Are you looking for an opportunity to develop a professional career in Internal Audit?

Ipswich Borough Council currently have an excellent opportunity for a suitable candidate to join the team and train as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is keen to study and obtain a professional qualification through the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and develop a career within Internal Audit.

The role of Internal Audit is to provide independent assurance that an organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. 

The Council will give you the support to undertake a variety of audit assignments and projects under the direction of senior Internal Audit staff.  As a career grade post, the postholder will progress into the post of Auditor (Grade 7) on successful completion of the CIA qualification and relevant practical experience. 

The CIA qualification must be completed in three years and the successful candidate will be supported to achieve this with part-time study alongside on the job training and development.

To meet the entry requirements to study for the CIA, you should hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or have experience working in Internal Audit.  You will be naturally inquisitive and have good communication skills.

As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking, public transport discounts, free swimming, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information about this role please contact Michelle Emmens (01473) 432040 or via email Michelle.Emmens@ipswich.gov.uk.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification

The selection process will be an interview.  Interviews will be held on 27/11/2025.

The assessment interview process will be carried out in person at Grafton House, Ipswich.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.