Standards Advisory Committee Co-Optee

BECOME A CO-OPTED MEMBER TO PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN THE HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT FOR  TOWER HAMLETS RESIDENTS

Help shape and improve council services that matter most to residents – become a co-opted member of the Standards Advisory Committee.

Co-optees have the opportunity to monitor the operation and effectiveness of the Code of Conduct for Members, to ask questions on breaches of the code; and to consider whether appropriate training for Members is in place.

The Council is keen to hear from Tower Hamlets residents who wish to be involved in this critically important Council function. Co-opted members will need to attend evening meetings in the Town Hall. The Standards Advisory Committee meets 4 times per year and Co-opted members can claim an attendance allowance for each meeting attended.

The co-opted member role has a person specification that includes the essential and desirable qualities for candidates and this will be provided to interested candidates. Applicants will need to demonstrate knowledge/experience of the relevant policy areas.

Further details  can be found on the Council’s website here:

Tower Hamlets Council - Committee details - Standards Advisory Committee

If you are interested please email: [email removed]

Members Code of Conduct details: Part C Codes and Protocols.pdf

The deadline for completed applications is 5pm on Friday 28th August 2026

Interviews are planned for week commencing 14th  September 2026.

For further details on the role, contact Justina Bridgeman, Democratic Services Officer on [phone removed] or email: [email removed] 

Benefits

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.