We are looking to recruit an Audit Director with primary responsibility for a portfolio of national and/or local performance audit work covering value for money and the application of the ‘sustainable development principle’ under the Well-being of Future Generations Act. If you’re passionate about accountability and improvement in public services, want to work with great people, and can inspire and empower others, then this is the job for you.

You will be building relationships with those at the very top of the bodies we audit, and those who scrutinise them, to influence positive change. Modelling the values and behaviours that underpin Audit Wales, you will bring the energy and strategic leadership needed to realise our potential as a driver of improvement in Welsh public services. And you will work to ensure our audit approach keeps pace with the modern world and with the issues that matter for people, both now and for the future.

You would have lead responsibility for one or more performance audit teams and for research and development activity in a sector(s) – such as health, local government, or central government – and/or other specific devolved policy areas. And you will contribute to the development and delivery of the wider audit work programme, working with other Audit Directors as appropriate.

The organisation

Audit Wales is the umbrella term describing the Auditor General for Wales and the Wales Audit Office (which are separate legal entities). Audit Wales aims to assure people that public money is being managed well; explain how that money is spent; and inspire the public sector to improve.

The Auditor General is the statutory external auditor of the Welsh public sector. He is responsible for the audit of most of the public money spent in Wales.

The process

If you have any questions or would like to informally discuss this opportunity please contact Ann-Marie Harkin, Executive Director for Audit Delivery on 02920 320500, or email Ann-Marie.Harkin@audit.wales.

All applications must be submitted via our website.

The closing date for applications is 30th November 2025 at midnight.

For those shortlisted, the next stage of the process will take place on the week commencing 8th December 2025.

We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We are also a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role.

We welcome applications that may be submitted in Welsh; an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Working for us

Audit Wales is a dynamic and friendly place to work, with a very supportive culture. We’re passionate about working with the Welsh public sector and making a difference to local communities.

Our candidate pack provides further detail about our benefits, but here are the basics about this role’s terms and conditions.

• Permanent contract.
• Based out of one of our Cardiff, Penllergaer, or Llandudno Junction offices, but with remote working also possible.
• Competitive base salary of £92,585 on appointment with progress subject to performance (top of salary band is £114,864).
• 35 hour working week (with flexible working options).
• 33 days leave plus 8 days public holidays.
• Civil Service Pension Scheme (employee contribution 7.35%: employer contribution 28.97%).
• Relocation expenses of up to £8,000.