Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority (HIWFRA) is seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to serve as a Co-opted Independent Member of the Fire Authority’s Audit and Governance Committee from July 2026.
This is a valuable opportunity to provide an independent and high-level focus on governance, risk and control arrangements.
The Audit and Governance Committee oversees both internal and external audit, as well as financial, governance and risk reports to ensure that there are adequate arrangements in place for internal challenge and public accountability. In particular, the committee focuses on corporate governance, financial reporting, audit and assurance, and risk management.
For more details, please see the HIWFRA Constitution which includes the Audit and Governance Committee HIWFRA Constitution December 2025 (Final PDF version).
An annual allowance of £1,804.62, plus travel expenses will be payable. The appointments will be for up to four years.
Additional information regarding the role including eligibility is contained in a recruitment pack.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Paul Hodgson, Monitoring Officer, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Authority on 0370 779 3213.
To apply, please download the application form, and send it completed to governance@hantsfire.gov.uk before it closes at midday on Friday 30th January 2026.
