- Are you interested in policing?
- Do you live or work in West Mercia?
- Do you want to help scrutinise the way your police force’s finances operate?
- Could you offer a strong and independent voice to ensure the highest levels of governance?
- Can you commit to attending four meetings a year?
The Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) and the Chief Constable for West Mercia are looking for people who have a good understanding and experience of public sector legislation and guidance, who are also politically neutral, to sit as members on the Joint Independent Audit and Standards Committee.
The Committee reviews and scrutinises the affairs of the organisations, looking at issues such as:
- risk management,
- internal control
- corporate governance
- overseeing audit arrangements
- reviewing financial statements.
The appointments will initially be for a two year period from May 2024 to May 2026.
Applicants are required to be over the age of 18, live or work in the West Mercia area of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire, and be able to attend meetings at Police Headquarters, Hindlip, Worcestershire, during the working day. Successful applicants will be subject to a police vetting check. Serving police officers and police staff are not eligible for this role.
The successful applicants will receive training and an annual allowance including expenses for travelling to Police Headquarters. Meetings are normally held on a quarterly basis
To find out more please see the attached applicant pack. Within the pack are details of the role of Committee members, including the Committee’s operating principles, and individual member competencies, personal skills and qualities.
If you would like to apply for this role then please complete the personal statement, detailing why you are interested in the role, on the West Mercia Recruitment Portal and upload your CV. For any additional information or queries please call 01905 747188.
For more information please contact Paul Benfield on 07929 783697.
The closing date for applications is 09:00 on the 15th December 2023. Interviews will take place on the 11th January 2024.
