Group Audit Committee Chair, PROSPECTUS
Posted 3 days ago by Guardian Jobs
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Group Audit Committee Chair role is a voluntary position based in London, requiring a minimum commitment of 16 days per year. The Chair will provide strategic oversight for the organisation and its affiliated bodies, ensuring effective audit, risk, and internal control frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in audit and governance, with a collaborative leadership style that promotes inclusivity and diverse perspectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic oversight across the organisation and its affiliated bodies.
- Work closely with the Chief Financial Officer.
- Report to the organisation’s main governing body.
- Ensure audit, risk, and internal control frameworks are effective and robust.
- Prepare for quarterly Committee meetings and engage widely.
Key Skills:
- Significant experience in audit and governance.
- Background in chairing or contributing to Audit Committees.
- Strong understanding of financial oversight and audit processes.
- Sound judgement and independence.
- Inclusive and collaborative leadership style.
- Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Recognised accounting qualification (desirable but not essential).
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Group Audit Committee Chair
Location: London (Hybrid)
Time Commitment: Minimum 16 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 governance leader to serve as Chair of the Group Audit Committee. This is a key position providing strategic oversight across the organisation and its affiliated bodies, including a charitable foundation and a publishing arm. The Chair will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer and report to the organisation’s main governing body, providing assurance that audit, risk, and internal control frameworks are effective and robust. The Committee meets quarterly, with additional time expected for preparation and wider engagement.
The ideal candidate will bring:
- Significant experience in audit and governance, ideally with a background in chairing or contributing to Audit Committees within complex organisations
- Strong understanding of financial oversight, risk registers, internal controls, and audit processes
- Sound judgement and independence, with the confidence to challenge and support effective governance
- An inclusive and collaborative leadership style, encouraging diverse perspectives and open discussion
- A personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and alignment with the organisation’s values
- A recognised accounting qualification is desirable but not essential.
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.