Principal Auditor
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £370 to £475 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Portsmouth, South East, PO1 2AL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MP223276CT1757-5287953-26012026 |
Summary
Principal Auditor needed in Portsmouth Paying £370 per day ref 5287953
Full time hours on a temporary basis
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, lead and deliver a programme of risk‑based audits across a range of services.
- Assess internal controls, governance frameworks and risk management effectiveness.
- Produce high‑quality audit reports with clear findings and actionable recommendations.
- Present audit outcomes to senior leaders and support them in implementing improvements.
- Mentor and support junior auditors, contributing to team development.
- Ensure all audit work complies with professional standards and organisational policies.
- Contribute to the annual audit plan and wider strategic initiatives.
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.
Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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