Chair of Audit and Risk Committee

Job description

The purpose of the Chair of the committee is to lead the committee and provide strategic direction and control. The Chair is to be accountable to the board and shall not be a co-optee.

Responsibilities of the Chair of Audit and Risk

• Ensure compliance with the terms of reference for the committee.
• Guide, advise and assure the board on all matters that fall under the delegated authorities of the committee.
• Liaise with the Chair of the board and Chief Executive Officer on matters of agenda setting, particularly strategy, finance, performance and directional review.
• Undertake fiduciary duties and responsibilities as a committee Member.
• Monitor the tone, substance and dynamics of the committee decision-making processes and advise, by taking soundings and co-ordinating the membership's views.

Role Description of Board Member

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above the responsibilities of a committee Chair are to:

• A demonstrable commitment to, and understanding of, the provision of good quality affordable housing within the context of the wider community.
• A commitment to delivery of migrant and refugee friendly services.
• To support and abide by the organisation’s policies and procedures including, in particular, the governing instrument and governance policies, the equalities and diversity policy, and the health and safety policy.
• Contribute to and share responsibility for all board decisions with an ability to work collectively to come to decisions.
• Establish and maintain a constructive mutually supportive and respectful relationship with executive and senior management and staff at all levels.
• Respect the confidentiality of information about the organisation and individual staff, tenants, and other customers.
• Register and keep up to date, in accordance with the organisation’s policies and procedures, a public record of all relevant interests, including specifically any from which actual or perceived conflict of interests might arise or which could affect the reputation of the organisation.
• Attend at least 85% of all board meetings, including away days, committees of which they are a member, and training and development sessions arranged by the organisation to support and develop board members. All board members are required to prepare properly for these meetings by reading the papers in advance.
• Keep up to date with the external framework and operating environment for the sector.
• Abide by Arhag’s Code of Conduct at all times, and accept that any failure to do so is a disciplinary matter.

For more details and how to apply, you can find out much more about the role and how to apply by visiting our recruitment site here – Chair of Audit and Risk Committee Recruitment

Or if you would like a confidential discussion about becoming a Board Member at Arhag, please contact our retained advisor at Altair Ltd: Sioned Hughes, Head of Recruitment, email: sioned.hughes@altairltd.co.uk or mobile: 07887 791381