Council – Co-opted Independent Technical Adviser to Audit

Posts available: Up to 5.
Contract: Temporary – appointments will be made for a period of three years.
Term: Approximately six meetings of the Audit Committee in any year and any associated training and development events, as well as the time required for the preparation of meetings.
Salary: Annual allowance of £1,000 pounds.
Location: Cunard Building, Liverpool.

Liverpool City Council comprises of 85 Councillors, representing 64 electoral wards. Councillors were elected in May 2023 for a 4-year term. The political composition of the Council is as follows:

• 3 Green Party Councillors
• 3 Liberal Party Councillors
• 3 Liverpool Community Independent Councillors

As well as representing their wards, these 85 Councillors sit together to collectively form ‘The Council’ and are responsible for setting the Council’s Budget and Policy Framework.

The Council operates a Leader and Executive model. This means that the Leader of the Council is elected by Full Council to lead the Council for a 4-year term. The Leader is then responsible for appointing an Executive body (referred to as the Cabinet) and the current Cabinet is made up of 10 members. The Cabinet is responsible for implementing the budget and policy framework approved by the Council.

Liverpool City Council is recruiting up to five Co-opted Independent Technical Advisers to join the authority’s Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is a key component of the local authority’s arrangements to support good governance at Liverpool City Council, providing an independent review of the Council’s governance, risk management, and control frameworks, and helping to ensure efficient and effective assurance arrangements are in place.

As an Independent Technical Adviser, you will bring additional knowledge and expertise to the committee and reinforce its political neutrality and independence. Previous experience of audit committees and/or external auditing of large urban local authorities is desirable. Experience of forensic accounting would be advantageous. If you are passionate about promoting and supporting good governance, this Independent Technical Adviser role is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to Liverpool City Council’s continual improvement and development.

Interviews: W/C Monday 16 February 2026.