Post number: FCS007
£2,000 per annum
East Cambridgeshire District Council is committed to the highest standards of accountability and is seeking an independent person to serve on its Audit Committee in a drive to ensure that the Council meets this aspiration.
The independent person will work alongside the elected councillors on the Committee and will have a critical role to play in ensuring that the Council has robust governance and systems in place. Amongst its roles the Audit Committee reviews the Authority’s financial affairs, risk management, internal control and corporate governance arrangements.
You should have experience in matters of audit, risk management, performance management and of corporate and financial governance and controls. For this position, you should be able to demonstrate the ability to think strategically, analyse information and to question effectively, have effective interpersonal skills, and have high standards of personal integrity. The role will enable you to gain an insight into how the Council operates.
For this role, the Council offers an allowance of £2,000 per annum plus expenses. The Audit Committee is expected to meet four times per year. Development sessions (usually online) and occasional other meetings are held outside this cycle.
If you are looking to work for an organisation that prioritises environmental sustainability, the Council has made a clear commitment to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner and has recently been awarded the silver accreditation of the Investors in the Environment scheme as well as coming 43rd (out of 164) on the latest national council climate scorecard.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Customer Services on 01353 665555.
How to apply
Closing date for completed applications is: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Please note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted by the HR Department with the confirmation of an interview. If you have not been contacted by the date of the interview, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
The Council is an equal opportunities employer and operates a no smoking policy.