The joint Audit Panel is independent and advises both the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime within the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the Metropolitan Police Commissioner in accordance with good governance principles. It comprises a Chair supported by three members and meets four times a year. The executive of MOPAC and representatives of the MPS Management Board are required to attend each meeting of the joint Panel.

Members assist the Chair in effectively discharging the joint Audit Panel responsibilities, and for this particular role the Chair is seeking an accounting professional with relevant public sector knowledge and experience to add to the Panel’s range of skills and experience.

You must be independent from MOPAC and the MPS, demonstrate an excellent knowledge of corporate governance and risk management and have relevant committee experience. You will also need to demonstrate an interest in maintaining knowledge and awareness of national and local policing and crime issues. Applicants must be trusted and focused professionals, bring the credibility, integrity and expertise necessary to operate as part of a high-profile panel, and be able to maintain the highest standards of conduct and ethics.

For further information on the panel please visit our webpage at https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac/governance-and-decision-making/finance-and-audit/mopacmps-audit-panel  

Candidates are invited to apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should set out the relevant skills and experience that equips you to serve as a Panel Member, addressing the criteria set out in the Role Profile, which is available to view here.

For more information about the recruitment process or to arrange an informal discussion about the role,  please contact the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime HR team at HR@mopac.london.gov.uk

London's diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London's diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.