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As an Internal Audit & Risk Apprentice, no two days are the same. You’ll work across a wide range of Council services and gain a deep understanding of how local government operates.
Your responsibilities will grow as your confidence and knowledge develop, including:
Supporting colleagues with audits by gathering evidence, testing controls, documenting findings, and preparing working papers.
Taking ownership of your own audit tasks as you progress, helping identify real issues and contributing to improvement recommendations.
Carrying out financial assessments of contractors and suppliers.
Coordinating Freedom of Information (FOI) requests for the Risk Service and Finance Team.
Working collaboratively with teams across Risk, including Customer Standards, Insurance and Fraud.
Supporting the smooth running of the service through accurate records, documents, and administrative tasks.
Our vision for Kirklees is to have a strong economy with a great quality of life – thriving communities, growing businesses, high prosperity and low inequality where people enjoy better health throughout their lives.
To achieve this, we need a diverse and talented workforce.
Our highly rated apprenticeship programmes will allow you to earn, learn and build a successful career.
Our roles are suitable for all ages, from school and college leavers to those looking to re-train into a different career. We also offer opportunities for graduates through our higher-level apprenticeship programme.
What can we offer?
Generous annual leave entitlement
Friendly and supportive team environment
Ongoing training and career development
Excellent pension scheme
A range of family friendly policies, including flexible working.
We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme
Please read the attached Job Profile for more information.