Housing Association (Confidential)

Organisation: Housing Association (Confidential) - To be disclosed at application stage

Location: United Kingdom (hybrid/virtual with occasional in-person meetings)

Sector: Housing & Community Services

Salary/Remuneration: Fixed annual fee (aligned to sector benchmarks)

Reference: AR-0426

Overview

A UK-based housing provider is seeking to appoint an Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member to support the organisation’s governance, risk management, and internal control frameworks.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute independent judgement and constructive challenge at Board level within a regulated environment, ensuring strong financial oversight and effective risk management in support of delivering high-quality services to communities.

Objectives of the Engagement

The Audit & Risk Committee Member will:

• Provide independent scrutiny of risk management, internal controls, and governance frameworks
• Review and challenge the organisation’s risk register and assurance processes
• Support the Board in maintaining strong financial oversight and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to continuous improvement in governance and risk practices
• Provide constructive challenge around organisational risk appetite and change
• Scope of Responsibilities

1. Audit & Risk Oversight

• Review and assess the effectiveness of internal control systems and risk management frameworks
• Oversee external audit processes and ensure independence and effectiveness
• Provide scrutiny of internal audit arrangements and findings

2. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements
• Monitor arrangements relating to fraud, whistleblowing, and value for money
• Support the development and enhancement of governance practices

3. Committee & Board Engagement

• Attend and actively contribute to Audit & Risk Committee meetings (typically quarterly)
• Report key issues, risks, and recommendations to the Board
• Participate in wider Board discussions where required
• Audit & Risk Committee
• Member
• Deliverables / Outcomes
• The Audit & Risk Committee Member will:
• Provide clear, independent challenge and assurance to the Board
• Strengthen governance, risk management, and internal control processes
• Support transparency, accountability, and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to effective decision-making through insight and oversight

Experience

• Senior-level experience in audit, risk, finance, or governance
• Strong understanding of risk management and internal control frameworks
• Experience within a regulated environment (e.g. housing, public sector, financial services)
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial statements and audit findings
• Experience contributing at Board or Committee level (or equivalent senior forum)

Skills & Competencies

• Independent judgement with the ability to provide constructive challenge
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capability
• High levels of integrity and professionalism
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Reporting / Engagement

• The Audit & Risk Committee Member will work closely with:
• Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee
• Board members and executive leadership team
• Internal and external auditors

Remuneration

• Fixed annual fee (aligned to sector benchmarks)
• Reasonable expenses reimbursed
• Time commitment: 2–4 days per month
• Term of Appointment
• Initial term of three years (with potential for extension)