Merseyside Police and Crime Panel - Independent Co-Opted Member

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.

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

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!

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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 click on the link below to an information video.

MERSEYSIDE POLICE AND CRIME PANEL - APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT CO-OPTED MEMBER

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants

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.