Contract: Fixed Term, up to 31 March 2029
Salary: £500 per annum plus reasonable expenses
Hours: 3 Committee meetings per year, plus training as required
Location: No 1. Mann Island, Liverpool L3 1BP
Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
Shortlisting & Interview Dates: TBC
Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) wishes to appoint an individual with a good understanding of public sector finance, governance and audit to join as an Independent Member to its Audit Committee.
About the MRWA Audit Committee
Merseyside Waste and Recycling Authority (MRWA) is committed to the highest standards of corporate governance, and our Audit Committee is a key part of ensuring that we meet those standards.
What are Independent Members?
Independent Members are non-voting members of the Committee, who assist in overseeing internal and external audit arrangements, reviewing and scrutinising financial statements, and reviewing and assessing the governance, risk management and control of the authority.
Expectations of the role
Independent Members are expected to actively participate in meetings of the Committee, and demonstrate independence, integrity, objectivity and impartiality in their decision-making. They support the Committee in providing independent assurance to the elected Members of the Authority, and its wider stakeholders.
Before you apply
Before expressing your interest for the role of Independent Member to the MRWA Audit Committee, please find below documents to check your eligibility and help you gain more of an understanding of the role:
- Before you apply – Independent Member to the MRWA Audit Committee
- Person Specification – Independent Member to the MRWA Audit Committee
How to apply
If you are interested in becoming an Independent Member of the Audit Committee, we would be delighted to hear from you.
To apply please send your CV and a supporting statement outlining why you are interested in this opportunity, and how your skills and experience relate to the role to enquiries@merseysidewda.gov.uk.
Please note, the deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact:
Chris Kelsall
Director of Finance, Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA) chris.kelsall@merseysidewda.gov.uk