Internal Audit Apprentice
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,403 to £27,694 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 November 2025 |
| Location: | Keynsham, Bristol |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Bath & North East Somerset Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | RITM0229716 |
Summary
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives
Please note that whilst this is a 2-year Fixed Term Contract position, successful completion of this Apprenticeship is likely to lead to permanent employment.
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking for a new team member to join us at One West as an Internal Audit Apprentice.
Do you want to kickstart your career and earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify?
Are you naturally curious, able to spot potential risks, and think critically about how they can be managed?
Are you enthusiastic and a good communicator?
If this sounds like you - and you value a healthy work/ life balance - then this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst studying towards a professional qualification. This will give you the perfect platform to take the first step in your career.
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking for a new team member to join us at One West as an Internal Audit Apprentice.
About the Role
This is a really interesting role where you will assist in performing internal audit reviews of the Council’s systems and services. This will involve examining and analysing processes, records and data, and assessing and recording the results of this work.
Regular communication with staff in a wide range of other service areas will be required. This includes discussing findings and recommendations for improvement, which you will then document in reports.
About You
We’re primarily looking for Individuals with the right mindset, personality and potential to develop. We are searching for a confident and focused individual who will bring enthusiasm to the role. If you have an analytical mind, are practical and solution focused, and are a good communicator then this role could be for you.
You will be fully supported in developing your career with us, and we will support your study towards the Internal Audit Practitioner Level 4 with a trusted training provider. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity for further progression through our team.
We also offer flexible working arrangements, with a combination of the option to work from home as well as at our offices in Keynsham, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare. Travel to client sites across the South West may also be required from time to time.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Peter Cann, Head of Audit & Assurance by email at: peter_cann@bathnes.gov.uk
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview Date: w/c 8th December 2025
Interviews will be held in person, please state in your application if you require any reasonable adjustments.
No Agencies Please
Please note that this role is not eligible for skilled worker Visa sponsorship
No Agencies Please.
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Please note that whilst this is a 2-year Fixed Term Contract position, successful completion of this Apprenticeship is likely to lead to permanent employment.
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking for a new team member to join us at One West as an Internal Audit Apprentice.
Do you want to kickstart your career and earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify?
Are you naturally curious, able to spot potential risks, and think critically about how they can be managed?
Are you enthusiastic and a good communicator?
If this sounds like you - and you value a healthy work/ life balance - then this is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience whilst studying towards a professional qualification. This will give you the perfect platform to take the first step in your career.
Due to our expanding client base, we are looking for a new team member to join us at One West as an Internal Audit Apprentice.
About the Role
This is a really interesting role where you will assist in performing internal audit reviews of the Council’s systems and services. This will involve examining and analysing processes, records and data, and assessing and recording the results of this work.
Regular communication with staff in a wide range of other service areas will be required. This includes discussing findings and recommendations for improvement, which you will then document in reports.
About You
We’re primarily looking for Individuals with the right mindset, personality and potential to develop. We are searching for a confident and focused individual who will bring enthusiasm to the role. If you have an analytical mind, are practical and solution focused, and are a good communicator then this role could be for you.
You will be fully supported in developing your career with us, and we will support your study towards the Internal Audit Practitioner Level 4 with a trusted training provider. The successful candidate will also have an opportunity for further progression through our team.
We also offer flexible working arrangements, with a combination of the option to work from home as well as at our offices in Keynsham, Bath, and Weston-super-Mare. Travel to client sites across the South West may also be required from time to time.
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Peter Cann, Head of Audit & Assurance by email at: peter_cann@bathnes.gov.uk
Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible
Interview Date: w/c 8th December 2025
Interviews will be held in person, please state in your application if you require any reasonable adjustments.
No Agencies Please
Please note that this role is not eligible for skilled worker Visa sponsorship
No Agencies Please.
*Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.
About Bath and North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath and North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve peoples lives. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer – find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
Please note that this role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.