Independent Persons to Brighton & Hove City Council
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SalaryIn this role, you are not employed by the council. It attracts an annual allowance of £1089.53 plus reasonable expenses.
Recruitment of two Independent Persons to Brighton & Hove City Council and to the East Sussex Fire Authority
The above Authorities are each seeking to recruit to the role of ‘Independent Person(s)’. These Independent Persons are appointed under the Localism Act 2011 to support the appointing body in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct amongst their elected and co‑opted members.
The Independent Persons are consulted when allegations are made against councillors. They are required to act objectively and impartially, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Each appointment attracts an annual allowance of £1089.53 plus reasonable expenses. This role would particularly suit someone with a strong public sector ethos and an interest in assisting with the project of maintaining high standards in public life. The ability to formulate an impartial and evidence‑based view is important in this role, as is the ability to exercise discretion and professional judgement in a context which may be complex.
The law prevents the appointment to this role of anyone who is or has in the last five years been a member or co‑opted member of the appointing body. The same restriction applies to any potential applicant who is a relative or close friend of someone who is a member or co‑opted member.
Applications are invited by curriculum vitae and covering letter. For a conversation about the role or an information pack, please contact: Victoria Simpson Victoria.Simpson@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
Your covering letter should highlight your relevant experience as well as your interest in this role. If you do not indicate that you wish to be considered for appointment to just one or other of the Fire Authority or Brighton & Hove City Council, then it will be assumed that you wish to be considered for both appointments.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 20th May 2026.
Interviews will be scheduled for 1st or 3rd June 2026 and will take place via Microsoft Teams.
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