Independent Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Key details

Lancashire Combined County Authority is looking for a committed, independently minded, and knowledgeable person to fulfil the role of Independent Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

This is a fixed term position – 2 years initially and then reviewed on an annual basis. The Chair will be expected to attend a minimum of 4 in person meetings per year.

The post holder will receive £2,000 per annum to undertake the role. In addition, the Chair may claim any travelling and subsistence expenses incurred in the course of their duties.

Please read the Independent Chair Job Description to find out more about the role and to check if you are eligible to apply.

Lancashire County Combined Authority values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, particularly from disabled and ethnic minority groups and women.

How to apply

If you are interested in supporting the Combined Authority in this way, please send an email expressing your interest and outlining your suitability for the role along with a CV to governance@lancashire-cca.gov.uk by the closing date for applications - 5pm on Friday 29 August 2025.

Interviews will be arranged in early September.

For an informal discussion about the role please feel free to contact Andy Milroy, Democratic Services Manager, Lancashire County Council on Tel: 01772 530354.

Further information

There is more information about the role in the Job Description. It is important that applicants have knowledge and experience of corporate governance and the work of local authorities and ideally an understanding of Combined Authorities. 

Applicants should consider the eligibility criteria and confirm in their application that they are a qualified independent person. An independent person is qualified if the person:

• is not a member or substitute member, or officer, of the combined authority, or, as the case may be, combined county authority
• is not a member, co-opted member, or officer of a principal council or parish council, whose area is within the area of the combined authority, or, as the case may be, the combined county authority
• is not a relative, or close friend, of a person within sub-paragraph (a) or (b); and
• was not—
  • a member or substitute member, or officer, of the authority, or
  • a member, co-opted member, or officer of a principal council or parish council, whose area is within the area of the authority, at any time during the five years ending with the date of appointment to the role of independent chair

Any person who is recommended for appointment will be required to confirm that they are qualified.