Independent Person - Audit and Governance Committee

The Council is looking for one local person, unaffiliated to the Councils political groups and with no connection with the Council, to sit on our Audit & Governance Committee. The Audit & Governance Committee provides challenge and assurance on the Councils control environment, mainly focusing on risk and financial issues, to support the Council in ensuring that it is well managed and able to deliver its priorities. The Committee meets six times a year (usually a Thursday evening at 6pm). You will sit with elected councillors and bring an informed and independent perspective to the Committee. This is a role which carries public responsibility. You will have the chance to make a meaningful and positive contribute to the residents of the district. You should be a person with experience of working in an organisation at a senior level or have other experience which would provide similar insights. Financial management experience (accountancy, Audit or management of a large budget) would be advantageous but not essential. You will be appointed for a four-year term and the position may be extended for a further 9 months to align to the municipal cycle. In order to be eligible to apply for the position, applicants must not: Be a councillor or officer of the Council or have been so in the preceding five years prior to appointment. Be related to, or a close friend of, any councillor or officer of West Oxfordshire District Council. Have been convicted of any offence. Be an undischarged bankrupt. Have significant business dealings with the Council. Have a formal connection with any political group. Have a proven history of vexatious and/or frivolous complaints against West Oxfordshire District Council. Be in arrears with council tax, business rates or have other outstanding debts owing to the Council. You will not be the holder of a significant office in an organisation being grant aided/supported by West Oxfordshire District Council. If you are interested in becoming an Independent Member of the Audit & Governance Committee, please apply by clicking 'Apply now'. Please include your CV and a covering letter. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences. There is an annual allowance of £75 for up to 4 hours and £ 150 for more than 4 hours in addition to being entitled to travel and subsistence expenses for the role. You can also view an information pack about the role. You will need experience of working in a medium / large organisation at a senior level or other experience which would give similar benefits. ability to understand complex issues and the importance of accountability and probity in public life an ability to demonstrate integrity and discretion effective interpersonal skills An understanding of the priorities, objectives and key activities of the Council and current major initiative and significant issues for the Council For more information about this role please see the Person Specification.

Location: Witney, South East, GB

Posted Date: 8/20/2025