Independent Member – Ethics & Standards Committee

Salary: Volunteer position

About the role

Ceredigion County Council is seeking two Independent Members to join its Ethics and Standards Committee, established under the Standards Committees (Wales) Regulations 2001. The Committee plays a vital role in upholding integrity in local democracy by supporting adherence to the Code of Conduct, hearing allegations of misconduct, and imposing sanctions where necessary. We are looking for individuals with integrity, sound judgement, and a commitment to high standards in public life who want to make a positive difference in Ceredigion.

Further information about the Committee can be found on Ceredigion County Council website and details of the current vacancy is available on the Council’s jobs page by clicking "Apply on our Website" or contact Contact Emma Parry-Jones, Scrutiny & Standards Officer

Where you'll work

Democratic Services

• We play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the decision-making process of the Council, including support and advice to Councillors; PA, administrative and project management support to all service areas; facilitating elections; the communications team; translation and the Welsh Language policy officer. Our key functions include: 
• Corporate Service Support: PA and Administrative support; Business support including project management and minute taking.
• Democratic Services: Councillors; Council, Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committees and Regulatory Committees.
• Electoral Services: General and local elections; Management of electoral register.
• Communications Team: Manage communication activities corporately; support services in campaigns and projects; deal with the press and media; develop and issue press releases; manage social media pages.
• Translation: Documents and simultaneous translation.
• Welsh Language Standards: Operational; Policy making; Promotion; Monitoring; Service delivery.

SWYDD WAG AELOD ANNIBYNNOL –

PWYLLGOR MOESEG A SAFONAU

Mae rhagor o wybodaeth am y Pwyllgor ar gael ar wefan Cyngor Sir Ceredigion ac mae manylion y swydd wag bresennol ar gael ar dudalen swyddi’r Cyngor.

• Dyddiad cau: 2 Ionawr 2026