At a Glance
- Tasks: Attend six meetings a year, review financial reports, and challenge issues positively.
- Company: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council focuses on high standards in public life and governance.
- Benefits: Receive £200 per meeting attended and training provided for the role.
- Other info: Term of office is three municipal years, with potential extensions.
- Why this job: Ideal for those passionate about local government and maintaining public accountability.
- Qualifications: Candidates should have an interest in governance, accountancy, and audit.
The predicted salary is between 1200 - 2400 £ per month.
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council is currently looking to appoint an Independent Person to its Governance and Audit Committee. The role would particularly suit someone with a keen interest in local government, governance, accountancy and treasury, audit and an enthusiasm for maintaining high standards in public life. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to act objectively with impartiality and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Key to the role of the committee is the consideration of financial information, and particularly the annual statement of accounts. The Committee's purpose is to oversee the Council's corporate governance arrangements; accounting and treasury management arrangements; the work of the Council's internal auditors; and the Council's response to external audit and other external inspections. It undertakes an independent review of governance, risk management and control frameworks, which includes the council's arrangements for performance management and overseeing the financial reporting and annual governance processes.
The Committee holds six meetings a year and the successful candidate will be expected to attend training offered, read reports prior to meetings to be able to ask questions and challenge, enquire and probe issues in a positive way. The term of office is for three municipal years, subject to any extension that may be agreed on individual cases arising from the needs of the service. The role attracts an allowance of £200 (all inclusive) per Committee meeting attended, and training will be provided as part of the role.
For an informal chat about this opportunity please contact either Jemma Jones, Assistant Chief Executive or Dan Barlow, Head of Finance.
Closing date: Friday, 3 July 2026
Interviews: w/c 13 July 2026
How to apply: Please email your CV along with a supporting statement to the provided email addresses. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the Job Description. Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the Job Description it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
Independent Person (Governance and Audit Committee) employer: Knowsley Council
Join Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, located in Knowsley, where you can influence governance and audit processes. The council values high standards in public life and offers training to support your role. Be part of a team dedicated to overseeing financial integrity and accountability.
