Independent Member to the Governance and Audit Committee

Role Responsibility

Kent County Council is looking for a second independent member to join its Governance and Audit Committee, ideally for a four-year term.

The Governance and Audit Committee provides independent assurance on the arrangements the Council has in place to successfully manage its business (which includes risk management, internal control, financial reporting and governance).

In doing this, the Committee plays an important role in supporting the delivery of services to the community.

Attached are a Person Specification for the role and the Terms of Reference for the Governance and Audit Committee.

Further information can also be found at https://jobs.kent.gov.uk/other-opportunities/independent-member-of-the-governance-and-audit-committee

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV outlining how you meet the specification to Jane Clayton, HR & OD Manager at jane.clayton@kent.gov.uk. If you have any queries regarding your application, she can be contacted on tel: 03000 416885.

Applications are required by 12 February 2024 and interviews will be held on 21 February 2024. If successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for a short interview with a panel of Members from the Committee including the Chair and Vice Chair.

About the Company

KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county’s working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note – if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.