Location
Kingston upon Thames

Hours
The Committee meets four times a year at 7.30pm in the Guildhall, Kingston upon Thames.

Salary
An allowance of £643.79 per annum is payable for the role.

About the Role
The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames is seeking an Independent Member for its Audit, Governance and Standards Committee. This role requires someone with the necessary skills, enthusiasm and commitment to bring an external perspective to the Committee’s work. The Committee provides independent assurance on the effectiveness of the Authority’s governance arrangements, including standards of conduct, risk management framework, annual statement of accounts, and internal control and audit systems. Applicants should have experience in financial or audit backgrounds, or wider corporate governance issues. The role is not open to current or recent (within five years) Members or employees of the Royal Borough, and applicants must not have a background of political activity or campaigning that could question their independence.

About the Borough
Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town located in zone 6 with excellent transport links in and out of London. It offers an idyllic riverside location, a mix of modern and historic town centre, good shopping, great restaurants, open parklands, and cycle routes connecting the district town centres. The Borough is passionate about working closely with residents and vulnerable groups to support independence and balance support with independent living.

Our Offer to You
We are committed to providing a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to help you grow and develop your skills. Employees benefit from a generous annual leave entitlement, enhanced family leave policies, volunteering days, hybrid and flexible working arrangements, learning and development opportunities, discounts on local amenities, interest-free season ticket loans, pension scheme, cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes, and confidential health and wellbeing support. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Experience
Applicants should have experience in financial or audit roles, or broader corporate governance issues.

About you
You will demonstrate enthusiasm, commitment, and the ability to provide an independent external perspective. You must not be a current or recent (within five years) employee or Member of the Royal Borough, nor have a background of political activity or campaigning that could compromise your independence.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are specified; however, relevant experience in governance, audit, or finance is essential.