The Council is looking for one local person, unaffiliated to the Council’s 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 Council’s 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 between four and six times a year (usually a Thursday afternoon at 5pm). 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’ll 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 give similar experiences. Financial management experience (accountancy, Audit or management of a large budget) would be advantageous but not essential.
You will be appointed for a two year term and the position may be extended for a further 6 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 Cotswold 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 Cotswold 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 Cotswold District Council.
If you are interested in becoming an Independent Member of the Audit & Governance Committee, please apply by emailing [email protected] and we will send you an application form. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
There is an annual allowance of £1000 for the role. You can also view an information pack about the role.
The closing date for applications is 16th February 2026.
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact Angela Claridge, Director of Governance and Monitoring Officer or David Stanley, Deputy Chief Executive and Section 151 Officer by email on [email protected] or [email protected]