Independent Member of Oldham Council's Audit Committee

Oldham Council is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, and our Audit Committee is a key part of ensuring that we meet those standards. Independent Members are non-voting members of the Committee, who assist in overseeing internal and external audit arrangements, reviewing and scrutinising financial statements, and reviewing and assessing the governance, risk management and control of the authority. Independent Members are expected to actively participate in meetings of the Committee, and demonstrate independence, integrity, objectivity and impartiality in their decision-making. They support the Committee in providing independent assurance to the elected Members of the Council, and its wider stakeholders. In order to achieve a broader range of experience on the Committee, the Council is seeking to appoint a second independent member with experience, at a senior level, in the one of the following key areas: Local Authority / Public Sector / Third Sector Financial Accounting Local Authority / Public Sector / Third Sector Financial Reporting Candidates with experience in these areas in large private sector organisations will also be considered. Independent Members will be appointed for an initial four-year period with the potential for this to be extended for a further four years. Successful candidates will receive an annual allowance of £446 and will be expected to attend approximately five Committee meetings per year. Meetings are held in person and may take place at a variety of suitable locations within the Borough. Candidates will also need to be able to commit sufficient time to read Committee papers in advance of these meetings and to undertake occasional training alongside the other Committee members. Unfortunately, we cannot consider individuals for appointment if they:

• Are currently a Member, Co-opted Member, or an employee or a consultant to the authority in any capacity, or have been an employee or Elected Member in the last five years;
• Are aware of any potential conflict of interest that could arise in this role, including if you are closely related to, or are a close friend of, any Member or senior officer of the Council, or have a close connection to a Council supplier.
In addition, to be eligible for appointment, a person must not be disqualified from holding office as a Member of the Council. Accordingly, any person who is recommended for appointment will be required to confirm that he/she is not disqualified. To read minutes from previous meetings of the Audit Committee and gain an understanding of what the role entails, please press Ctrl and click below: https://committees.oldham.gov.uk/ieListMeetings.aspx?CommitteeId=134, If you would like support with this application, an interview or interested in looking at any courses that could help with this position please get in touch with Get Oldham Working - Get Oldham Working registration form - Oldham Council NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate). Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme supports candidates with disabilities, carers, those who are aged 24 or under and have previously been in or currently in care, and those whose last long term substantive employer was the Armed Forces. Diversity and Inclusion: At Oldham Council, we are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We aim to develop a culture of respect, where differences are recognised regardless of background. We aim to be an employer of choice by engaging in fair and open recruitment processes and Applications are encouraged from all communities across the borough to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our population.

Oldham is committed to developing a Co-operative future; one where citizens, partners and staff work together to improve the borough. Anyone joining the council is coming into an ambitious organisation with big plans. We are working hard to build a brighter future for our borough and we need people from a wide range of backgrounds to continue delivering the best for our communities. The Council has a clear set of Behaviours, which outline how we do business and we share these borough wide with our residents, partners and businesses. Internally we have translated these into five cooperative behaviours which outline the priority areas of focus for all staff at all levels. You can view these Behaviours, along with staff benefits on our Greater.Jobs pages Working for Oldham