Job Description

Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery and have been shortlisted for the 'Most Improved Council' at the Local Government Awards (LGA).



We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because that's who we're doing it for - the communities and businesses that make our town great.

Your next role

We also believe that the success of our vision will depend on the very people working within the Council. Joining Swindon Borough Council as our Head of Internal Audit and Corporate Fraud is your chance to make a significant difference and be part of something exciting. Working as the Head of our team, you will play a key part in providing strategic leadership, management, and development of the Internal Audit and Corporate Fraud team.


Your authority and support will be instrumental in allowing clients to achieve their objectives effectively and benefit the communities throughout the borough, to make a positive difference.


This role will provide you with the opportunity to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including Members, Corporate Directors and other senior managers. You will work with the team to uphold our well respected and valued service using a range of modern audit techniques.

About you

We are looking for an individual with a proven track record of delivering continuous improvement and positive change within an internal audit setting and across a complex and multi-faceted organisation. As Head of Internal Audit and Corporate Fraud you will be a key member of our service leadership team, you should be someone who can work effectively across the organisation to ensure the Council meets the ambitious commitments we have made.


This is a varied role and no two days are the same. We are looking for a bright, forward thinking and motivated individual who is able to work to deadlines.


Candidates must be professionally qualified CCAB or IIA, and fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act - for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Your next package

Please see our Rewards and Benefits offer for more details.


As an employee, you will receive a diverse and exciting environment in which to work, encouraging creativity and innovation whilst recognising the need to support ongoing personal development and a flexible work life balance.


For Swindon to thrive in the future, we need to lay the foundations now. It's why our regeneration and transformation programmes are already underway. So, you'll be joining us at an exciting time on our journey. We'll look to you to share your knowledge, influence decisions and drive real, positive change. With your contributions, we'll achieve our vision of a prosperous, re-vitalised Swindon together. And you'll be proud to say it was made better with you.


Please see our Vision and Values page for more details.


Please see our new Swindon Plan.

Your next steps

Read the role profile and select the 'Apply' button where you will be redirected to the Swindon Borough Council website to complete our online application. Clicking the 'Apply' button on this job website is not an application, you must register on the Swindon Borough Council website in order to be considered for the role.


Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they don't meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.


As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read our statement of commitment to equality & inclusion.


For further information about the role please do not hesitate to contact Kim Chequer, Director Finance and Audit for an informal discussion about this exciting role on kchequer@swindon.gov.uk


If you are experiencing technical issues submitting your application please email resourcing@swindon.gov.uk