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Independent Member of Audit and Risk CommitteeBirminghamThe role:The Gambling Commission (the Commission) regulates the people and businesses that provide gambling in Great Britain, including the National Lottery. To help maintain high standards of probity and integrity expected of a public body, the Commission’s Audit and Risk Committee are seeking an independent member with experience and qualifications in audit, accountancy and/or risk management.As the independent member of the Committee, you will bring an external perspective, constructive challenge, and additional scrutiny to the work of the Committee. The independent member will be a full member of the Committee and will work with other Committee members, the Accounting Officer and other members of the Commission's Executive Team to provide clear direction and challenge to steer the organisation and maintain high standards.The Audit and Risk Committee supports the Board of Commissioners and Accounting Officer in their responsibilities for issues of control, governance, risk management, audit and associated assurance. It meets at least five times a year, generally in February, May, June, October, and December. Meetings are held remotely or at the Commission's office in central Birmingham and are attended by the Chief Executive, senior Executives of the Commission and both internal and external auditors.The appointment will be for an initial fixed term of three years, with the possibility of a three-year extension. The role will be paid £300 per day. Travel costs will be reimbursed.Your responsibilities:The independent member of the Audit and Risk Committee has specific responsibility to:- prepare for and attend meetings of the Audit and Risk Committee plus any related ad hoc meetings that may be scheduled