Independent Member

Term of Appointment: The term will be four years from the date of appointment.

We invite applications for two Independent Audit Committee Members to join our Audit Committee. This is an opportunity to contribute to promoting excellence in risk management and financial reporting within our authority.

As an Independent Member, you will participate actively in Audit Committee meetings, bringing additional integrity, objectivity, and impartiality to our decision-making. While you will be a non-voting member, your contributions will be vital in overseeing internal and external audit arrangements, reviewing financial statements, and assessing risk management.

Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in audit and financial management. We prefer individuals who have lived or worked within the London Borough of Hackney or have a connection to the area, but this is not essential. Candidates must adhere to the Nolan Principles of Standards in Public Life, which guide our conduct.

Commitment:

• Meetings: Five times a year, typically January, April, July, October and one other.
• Preparation: Reading agendas and related documents in advance of meetings.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates are ineligible if they:

• Are, or have been in the last five years, a member or officer of Hackney Council
• Have close personal connections to current members or officers.
• Have criminal unspent convictions or are undischarged bankrupt.
• Have significant business dealings with the Council or connections to political groups.

Successful candidates will receive an allowance of £134.84 per meeting.

If you’re passionate about promoting good governance and integrity in public service, we encourage you to apply. For more information and to view the Audit Committee’s terms of reference, please visit our website.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this role.

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to support a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience. 

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications:  17 November 2024 (22:59)

Interview date: W/c 25 November 2024

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 age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 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.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk