Independent Person

All about the Role

As an Independent Person, you will play an important role in supporting the Council to maintain high standards of conduct by providing independent and impartial advice in relation to complaints about Councillors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent views on complaints relating to the Members' Code of Conduct

• Be consulted before decisions are made on complaints

• Be available to provide advice to both the Council and Members

What we are looking for

We are looking for individuals who:

• Are independent and have no inappropriate connection with the Council

• Have sound judgement and integrity

• Have an interest in ethics, governance or public life

• Are able to analyse information and make reasoned recommendations

What we offer

• An annual allowance of £1,000

• A flexible role with limited time commitment

• The opportunity to support good governance in Peterborough

Eligibility

Applicants must not be a councillor, officer, or closely associated with Peterborough City Council.

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

For further information, please contact:

Gavin Milnthorpe – Director of Legal & Governance and S106 Monitoring Officer

Rachel Edwards – Head of Constitutional Services

Kenny Uzodike – Democratic Services Manager

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 3 September 2026

Our Commitments
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact pccrecruitment@peterborough.gov.uk.

If you've already applied and completed the recruitment process for this position within the last three months, there's no need to reapply. We really appreciate your interest and thank you for considering us.

Documents

• PCC_Independent_Person_Job_Description.pdf (106.20 KB)