Associate Non Executive Director

Alfianni Online - Artist Netwerk; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A non-profit trust organization in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a qualified financial accountant for the role of Non-Executive Director (NED). The successful candidate will chair the Finance and Performance Committee and contribute to the strategic direction of the trust. A commitment of 4-5 days per month with a remuneration of £13,000 per annum is offered. Applications close on 16 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Qualified financial accountant with current professional registration.
• Board or senior level financial leadership experience in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the Board of Directors in overseeing strategy and performance.
• Chair the Trust Finance and Performance Committee.

Skills

Qualified financial accountant

Board level financial leadership experience

Experience in a public facing organization

Job description

Overview

The role of the NEDs is to support the Board of Directors in providing an independent view on the Trusts strategy and performance, and to oversee implementation of national strategies and regulatory compliance. In addition, NEDs chair our Board Committees, therefore if successfully appointed into the finance NED role, the individual will be required to chair the Trust Finance and Performance Committee. The Associate NED role supports the Board succession strategy and helps us to achieving a balance of skills. Whilst the Associate NEDs cannot participate in any formal vote at Board, they are very much an equal voice in discussion.

Qualifications

Specifically for this post you will need to be a qualified financial accountant with current professional registration. You will also have Board or senior level financial leadership experience gained in a large and complex public facing organisation with experience as a member of a Board Committee.

Remuneration & Commitments

The remuneration is £13,000 per annum with a time commitment of around 4-5 days per month. For an informal discussion with the Chair, a NED/Associate NED or the Chief Executive then please contact Kelly Jupp, Trust Secretary on 0191 223 1702 or .

Application Process

For further information on the role please see the recruitment pack attached to this vacancy. This post is subject to the rehabilitation of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Due to the seniority of post, appropriate checks relevant to the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement will also be undertaken. NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Closing Date Sunday 16 November 2025 at midnight

Interview Date Thursday 11 December 2025