Internal Audit Apprentice in London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Internal Audit Apprentice working in the Finance and Corporate Resources Team. As an apprentice, you will have the opportunity to train as an Internal Auditor by following a structured training programme covering a broad range of statutory and corporate review activities. you will support the Internal Audit team to deliver the programme of audit work that will provide assurance to others about how the Council is managing its work. This exciting opportunity will allow the Apprentice to join a small team of qualified auditors who will support you as you learn about the profession and develop your own skills to enable you to undertake internal audit work. You will work with managers and services across the Council and as such will gain an understanding of the workings of the different Council directorates and will develop skills in planning and delivering internal audits, evaluating risks, and reporting the outcomes of your work. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will have achieved a formal Level 4 qualification in Internal Auditing.

Hackney is one of the UK’s highest performing local authorities, serving one of London’s best places to live and work. We have achieved a huge amount: our services, our schools, our public spaces are all amongst the very best. We have changed the reputation, not just of the Council, but of Hackney itself. Bringing jobs and investment into the borough, securing the legacy from the 2012 Games, and making this a place of which we can all be proud.

Eligibility for this apprenticeship:

For this position, you will already hold at least a Level 2 or GCSE A*-C / 4-9 in Maths and English*

AND

Have at least two A-Level passes OR another Level 3 qualification e.g. apprenticeship, NVQ, BTEC Extended Diploma in any subjects OR 2+ years work experience in a relevant field.

*If you hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or a learning difficulty assessment (LDA) this criterion may not apply and you will be assessed individually.

You will not be eligible  for the apprenticeship if you  already hold an equivalent level or higher-level Auditing qualification.

You must also meet at  least one  of the additional set criteria for eligibility for our apprenticeship positions:

– You are a current resident of the London Borough of Hackney 

– You are a current student at a Hackney education institution (school, college, university, PRU/alternative provision, Adult Learning provision)

– You are a former student at a Hackney secondary education institution and completed at least one GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification there

– You are a current or former recipient of Hackney leaving care services.

To access Apprenticeship training funding, you must also:

– Hold a British/EEA passport or have permission from the UK government to live in the UK AND

– Have been resident in the UK or EEA for at least the last three years. If you are a resident of the EEA, you must have settled or confirmed settled status in the UK.

You must be able to evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria. Please ensure that you have read the eligibility criteria in the Job Description & Person Specification. You will not be eligible if you cannot provide this evidence.

About the Hackney Apprenticeship Programme:

Hackney Council’s Apprenticeship Programme is designed to create quality opportunities for Hackney residents and Hackney school leavers. All of our programmes combine work and study towards a mandatory recognised qualification. As an apprentice with us, you will receive a competitive salary, holiday entitlement and a package of support. 

 We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: 

– A commitment to undertake a qualification.
– Passion and enthusiasm.
– Reliability.
– Good organisational skills.
– A desire to deliver a high-quality service to Hackney residents.
– The ability to form good working relationships with others.

There are more than 100 apprentices at the Council. To find out more about what it is like to be an apprentice at Hackney Council – check out our 

Application Information:

The application form will contain questions which you must answer. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience and relate them to the Job Description. Please take your time and answer these questions as fully as you can. This may make the difference between getting an interview or not.

You do not need to upload a CV.

Closing date for applications: 14 July 2024 (22:59 pm)

Assessments: week commencing 23 July 2024

Interviews : week commencing 12 August 2024

All eligible applicants will be invited to attend a Maths and English Initial Assessment

You must be able to attend this session, to progress to the next stage. 

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.