Seeking finance experts to support the LEP

Our vision is to improve the lives and opportunities of communities and businesses in Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland. We work with businesses, education and local authority partners to drive economic growth and secure public and private investment to deliver a range of programmes and initiatives with partners to improve infrastructure, skills and business support and are known for our strong sectors in food, manufacturing, renewables, visitor economy, and ports and logistics.

We are seeking finance professionals to support the committee in scrutinising its important work. The purpose of the Finance and Audit Committee is to assist the LEP Board in ensuring that the company maintains satisfactory systems of financial and operational control, and that any published financial reports comply with statutory requirements.

The successful candidates will have a track record in a professional financial, risk or audit role. We are also interested in providing this opportunity to individuals earlier in their career who would like to gain experience working as part of a governance board. Therefore, if you have any colleagues within your organisation or networks who would be interested in joining the committee, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Current members can be found here.

“I joined the LEP's Finance & Audit Committee in 2017 because I thought it would be a useful way to understand the way the LEP works and be a part of the changes being brought about by the investments being made," said Ian Knowles, Chief Executive of West Lindsey District Council.

"I have found that understanding to be useful in supporting my own organisation in its relationship with the LEP. I continue to be a member of the Finance & Audit Committee as I am interested in how the decisions of the LEP are progressing and I am able to use my professional experience to advise and support the internal processes promoting good governance."            

The successful candidates would need to attend quarterly meetings of the Finance & Audit Committee and assist and advise the LEP Board in financial matters.

We particularly welcome applications from female candidates and candidates from diverse backgrounds.

This role is voluntary and will involve attending four meetings per year. Occasional presentations to the LEP Board may also be required.

Should this position be of interest please send a CV or covering letter to Amy O’Sullivan at the LEP at amy.o'sullivan@lincolnshire.gov.uk by 5^th September 2022.