External Advisers - Group Audit Committee, PROSPECTUS
Posted 3 days ago by Guardian Jobs
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The External Adviser role for the Group Audit Committee involves providing independent oversight and governance support to a prominent UK membership organization representing nursing professionals. The position requires collaboration with senior leadership to ensure effective internal controls, audit activities, and risk management. The role is voluntary, with a commitment of 8 to 10 days per year, and emphasizes a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge of governance and risk management in complex organizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support effective governance across the organization and its affiliated bodies.
- Ensure robust oversight of internal controls, audit activity, and risk management.
- Collaborate with the Committee Chair and senior leadership.
- Prepare for quarterly Committee meetings and engage with wider stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Sound knowledge of governance and risk management in large or complex organizations.
- Experience of financial oversight, including interpreting audit findings and risk registers.
- Independent judgement and confidence to offer constructive challenge.
- Collaborative and inclusive approach to support an open culture.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
External Adviser
Location: London (Hybrid)
Time Commitment: 8 – 10 days per year
Remuneration: Voluntary (reasonable expenses covered)
Our client is the largest UK membership organisation and professional body representing nursing staff and students. With a long-standing reputation for policy influence, professional development, and campaigning, they are committed to championing their members and improving outcomes for the people they care for. They are also a values-led organisation, proud to foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.
They are now seeking an experienced and independent professional to serve as an External Adviser to the Group Audit Committee. This role plays a crucial part in supporting effective governance across the organisation and its affiliated bodies, including a charitable foundation and a publishing arm. Working alongside the Committee Chair and senior leadership, the Adviser will help ensure robust oversight of internal controls, audit activity, and risk management. The Committee meets quarterly, with some additional time for preparation and wider engagement.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Sound knowledge of governance and risk management in large or complex organisations, including regulatory frameworks
- Experience of financial oversight, including interpreting audit findings, risk registers, and financial controls
- Independent judgement and the confidence to offer constructive challenge and contribute to effective decision-making
- A collaborative and inclusive approach, supporting an open culture and contributing specialist insight to the Committee’s work
- A personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and alignment with the organisation’s values
Our client welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments as needed throughout the recruitment process.
To apply, please click 'Apply via website' to view the role on the Prospectus website.