Independent Person

Surrey County Council is looking for two people to assist in promoting and maintaining high standards of conduct amongst elected councillors and co-opted members of one of the largest and most innovative councils in England.

The successful candidates will play a key role in the process for handling any complaints about a Surrey County Councillor and in relation to disciplinary matters involving senior employees.

The role is one required by law and the Independent Person must have the experience and profile to be able to bring an independent and informed perspective to a range of sensitive and complex issues. The successful applicants will need to be demonstrably impartial, informed and able to inspire confidence in their judgement.

Excellent communication skills, personal integrity, a commitment to public service and a good knowledge of Surrey are all requirements of the role.

The post holders will receive an annual allowance (currently £1,000 p/a) and the recovery of relevant expenses. The appointment will be for a fixed term of four years.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 06/10/2024 with interviews taking place in the week commencing 28/10/2024.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.