INDEPENDENT CO - OPTED MEMBER

Back to home INDEPENDENT CO - OPTED MEMBER Employer: External Salary: £0 - £9,999 Location: External Contract: Voluntary Working Pattern: Flexible Hours DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 13/03/2026 at 23:59 Reference: External MERSEYSIDE POLICE AND CRIME PANEL APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT CO-OPTED MEMBER Join Us as an Independent Panel Member!  We’re seeking an Independent Member to join our Police and Crime Panel, helping to scrutinise the work of Merseyside's Police and Crime Commissioner. This is a voluntary role, ideal for someone passionate about accountability, transparency, and improving public services.  What You'll Do: Provide independent and fair judgment on the work of officials. Ensure community interests are upheld. What You Bring: Strong analytical and communication skills. No political affiliations. A commitment to impartiality Why This Role is rewarding: Gain valuable experience in public scrutiny, decision-making, and governance. Work along diverse stakeholders and strengthen your understanding of the role. Be an independent voice on behalf of the people of Merseyside. Develop yourself and your CV professionally. Support through induction and other appropriate training  Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help hold public services accountable! #PublicService #Accountability #CommunityLeadership Applicants must live or work within the Merseyside area (Knowsley, Liverpool, St Helens, Sefton and Wirral). Panel Meetings are generally held in the daytime with meetings ordinarily being held in Huyton, Knowsley.  All panel members receive induction and other appropriate training. Please find below a link to the application pack, which will provide you with the relevant documents you will need to consider when applying for this position, including the application form: Application Pack Alternatively, please telephone 0151-443-3755 to request a copy of the application pack. For further information please watch the video on the following link MERSEYSIDE POLICE AND CRIME PANEL - APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT CO-OPTED MEMBER All completed application forms need to be returned either: by post to, Merseyside Police and Crime Panel, c/o Knowsley Borough Council, Archway Road, Huyton, L36 9YU; or by email to merseysidepcp@knowsley.gov.uk The panel wishes to reflect the breadth of communities in the Merseyside area and particularly welcomes applications from all eligible people irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religious belief, sexual orientation, disability or any other factor. APPLY ONLINE (EXTERNAL WEBSITE) Back to home