Job Introduction
Independent Audit Committee Members
Liverpool City Council is currently recruiting for up to 5 co-opted independent technical advisers to be members of the Audit Committee.
The role involves promoting and supporting the good governance of the council and its affairs.
The successful applicant will need to be available to attend approximately 6 meetings of the Committee in any year and any associated training and development events as well as time required for preparation of meetings. We expect that applicants will need to be able to attend a combination of virtual and physical meetings.
Applicants will need to be contactable throughout the year. The appointment will be made for 3 years.
- Applicants must disclose to the Council any matter that might damage the reputation of the Council, or indicate a real or perceived conflict of interest with the role of the Audit Committee.
- Previous experience of audit committees and/or external auditing of large urban local authorities is desirable. Experience of forensic accounting would be advantageous.
- Co-opted independent technical advisers should not be (or have been, within the last 3 years) an Elected Member or employee of Liverpool City Council; or any of its wholly owned companies.
- Co-opted independent technical advisers should not be (or have been, within the last 5 years) a Councillor/Elected Member with any other Local Authority.
Co-opted independent technical advisers should not be affiliated with any political party, or have been affiliated, within the last 5 years.
The council seeks to reflect and represent all of its residents and welcomes applications from the Liverpool community or the City Region
The co-opted independent technical adviser is not a job vacancy; should you be appointed you will not be an employee of the Council. The successful applicant will receive specific training to enable them to undertake their new role effectively.
To apply to be on the Panel, please click apply and you will be asked to register your profile. Where you are asked to add in your CV, please add in your CV and the Application form attached to this advert once completed and that will act as your application. Closing date for this role is 30th August 2024, shortlisting will take place W/C 2nd September and Interviews will take place W/C 9th September 2024 either on Teams or in person.
For an informal discussion please contact Daniel Sharples at Daniel.sharples@liverpool.gov.uk.
You will receive a payment of £20 per meeting.
