Note - Please do not click the ‘apply now’ button for this vacancy. Please send your CV and a covering letter to HR@eastsuffolk.gov.uk explaining why you are interested in undertaking this role and how you meet the selection criteria. The role East Suffolk Council is looking to recruit two people to become Independent Members of our Audit and Governance Committee, which meets at least four times per year, usually on a Monday evening at 6.30pm at our offices at Melton or Lowestoft. These are interesting roles that would give you input into the council’s policy and practice, as well as learning about the systems and processes that support the broad and complex range of council services, especially the financial / risk management of those services. The Audit and Governance Committee’s Terms of Reference can be found here. What you will need To be eligible, you must live or work in the East Suffolk District and you must not be politically active or have any relationship with East Suffolk Councillors. Ideally, you will be an impartial, independent-minded person who also has experience in Audit, Finance or Risk Management. The role description and person specification can be found here. Training will be provided. An allowance of 1.75% of the Councillor’s Basic Allowance will be paid to the appointed persons, which equates to £164.13 per meeting attended. To find out more For more information, please contact Chris Bing, Head of Legal and Democratic Services and Monitoring Officer, by calling 01394 444316 Closing date: 11:30pm, 3 August 2025. Interview dates: 13 August 2025 at East Suffolk House, Melton, Suffolk and 14 August 2025 at Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk. How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Person Specification (Word) Step 2 - Do not click the ‘apply now’ button for this vacancy. Please send your CV and a covering letter to HR@eastsuffolk.gov.uk explaining why you are interested in undertaking this role and how you meet the selection criteria. East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWedQksWt0