Independent Co-opted Member, Audit Committee

Somerset Council; Frome; On-site; GBP 900 - 1,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 annual allowance

Travel expenses for meetings

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking a Co-opted Member to join its Audit Committee. This voluntary role provides independent scrutiny of risk management, internal controls, and financial oversight in the council.

You will bring an independent perspective, help ensure public funds are managed responsibly, and support effective audit practices. Applications welcome from non-elected residents with an interest in public governance.

Qualifications

• Not elected members of Somerset Council
• Interest in public services and governance
• No personal or business relationships with current elected members

Responsibilities

• Bring an independent perspective to key decisions
• Help ensure public funds are managed responsibly
• Support effective internal and external audit practices
• Contribute to the integrity and efficiency of local government

Job description

Somerset Council is seeking a Co-opted Member to join its Audit Committee. This voluntary role provides independent scrutiny of risk management, internal controls, and financial oversight in the council.

You will bring an independent perspective, help ensure public funds are managed responsibly, and support effective audit practices. Applications welcome from non-elected residents with an interest in public governance.