Local Government Jobs

INDEPENDENT MIND?

INTERESTED IN GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then you could be what we are looking for.

We have a vacancy for an independent member on our Standards Committee, which oversees the behaviour of members and advises on good practice and ethics. It also hears cases on potential breaches of the council’s Code of Conduct.

What will the council offer you?

We will provide support and training to the successful applicant. If selected, you will receive an allowance of £117 for each meeting you attend as part of your role.

We are looking for the following qualities:

• Ability to analyse information and to question effectively
• Tact and good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality
• High standards of personal integrity

How to apply:

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please download an information
pack from www.islington.gov.uk/working which will also give details of eligibility to apply. Please return your application form to:

Louise Round, Corporate Director Resources, Islington Council, Islington Town Hall,
Upper Street, London N1 2UD or e-mail it to .

The closing date for applications is 10th September 2010

Interviews will take place on 17th September 2010

For an informal discussion on the role or work of the Committee, please contact John Lynch, Head of Democratic Services on 020 7527 3002.