Local Audit Office – Non-Executive Directors (Part Time)

Local Audit Office – Non-Executive Directors

Salary: £420 per day (48 days per annum)

Location: London (Central), London (Greater)

Job Type: Part Time

Expires: 13/06/2026

Overview

We are seeking five highly skilled and experienced Non‑Executive Directors to join the Local Audit Office Board. These roles will provide independent oversight, strategic guidance, and support to the Chair and executive management to ensure the Office operates with the highest standards of governance and accountability. The appointments are part of a major overhaul of the local audit system aiming to improve transparency, accountability and value for money.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to the Controller of Local Audit and the Executive Management, supporting the establishment of the Office, delivery milestones and strategic direction.
• Contribute to the work of Board sub‑committees and the main Board, promoting governance and accountability best practice.
• Provide additional scrutiny, external expertise and discipline to promote transparent decision‑making of the Board and bring insight from wider experience.
• Support the operational independence of the Office while maintaining ministerial confidence in statutory functions.
• Represent the Organisation at external events and stakeholder engagements, fostering positive relationships.
• Act as an advocate for local audit across the corporate audit landscape, UK and internationally.
• Monitor the performance of the Executive Team and the Office, providing reporting, feedback and guidance.
• Ensure effective risk management practices are in place, identifying and addressing potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations and standards, maintaining high levels of corporate governance.
• Provide oversight of the Office’s use of resources, challenging and advising the decision‑making process.

Essential Criteria

• Proven board‑level experience as a non‑executive director or senior leadership in large, complex public or private sector organisations, or third sector.
• Strong knowledge of public sector governance, audit, risk and financial oversight, organisational development, transformation and performance monitoring.
• Excellent strategic thinking and independent, objective judgement – assessing complex issues, identifying key risks and mitigations, and supporting board decisions that improve accountability and value for money.
• Political astuteness and understanding of local and national government, Parliament, and the context of the Local Audit Office’s work.
• Strong communication, influencing and relationship management skills.

Desirable Criteria

• Strong understanding of the policy and regulatory framework for local financial reporting and audit, supported by relevant professional qualifications (e.g., accountancy, law, business administration).
• Experience of establishing or working within arm’s‑length bodies, leading or overseeing regulatory transformation, tackling complex system‑wide issues, holding executives to account, and delivering long‑term reforms in the public interest.

Company

Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government

We welcome applications from traditionally under‑represented groups, including those from ethnic minority backgrounds.

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