The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Use your expertise to make a difference to local public services
City of Doncaster Council is looking to appoint two members of the public to serve as Independent Members on the Audit Committee.
This is an opportunity to use your professional experience to provide independent challenge and assurance on matters of governance, risk management, internal control and financial reporting.
The Audit Committee comprises of five elected Members and two independent lay members who will work together to ensure that the Council maintains high standards of accountability and stewardship on behalf of local residents.
Applications are invited from individuals with experience in finance, audit, governance or risk management, gained within a large and complex organisation. It is particularly important to have an appreciation and understanding of the financial and service pressures currently facing the Council, and also change programmes required to deal with government reforms etc, and the potential impact this will have on the services provided to the residents of the Borough.
The role of the Audit Committee is to provide independent assurance to the Council regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of the Authority’s systems of governance incorporating internal control and risk management arrangements and to oversee the statutory financial reporting process. This assurance is primarily informed through the consideration of the work of the Authority’s internal and external auditors and from reports provided by the Senior Management Team.
The Audit Committee typically meets four times a year, with meetings lasting approximately two hours. Prior to each meeting members are invited to attend a one-hour virtual training and briefing session covering relevant developments and key issues. In addition, there is one annual effectiveness review meeting scheduled every March. Overall, the role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Council's governance arrangements with a relatively low time commitment.
The appointment is a one 4-year term. Comprehensive induction and ongoing training is provided.
The role carries a remuneration of £769 per annum.
If you would like more information regarding this role please contact Peter Jackson, Head of Internal Audit (01302) 862938 or
[email protected]).
Applications should be submitted to Peter Jackson, Head of Internal Audit via email to
[email protected] by the deadline of 27th August 2026.
Selection will be through interview by a panel and interviews will be held in person in Doncaster’s Civic Offices. The date for interview is provisionally set for 11th September but is flexible around availability.
