Audit & Risk Committee Member

SALVATION ARMY HOUSING ASSOCIATION; London; On-site; GBP 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of supported housing in London seeks an Independent Member for its Audit and Risk Committee. This role is integral in contributing to the transformation of lives and ensuring robust governance. Ideal candidates will possess relevant finance qualifications and experience in audit and risk management. As part of a diverse team, you will engage in collaborative decision-making to further the organization's mission. Interested individuals can reach out for an informal chat.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant finance professional qualification.
• Experience in corporate financial management and auditing is essential.
• Good understanding of risk management frameworks required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to transforming lives through effective governance.
• Engage in consensus-based decision making.
• Support diversity in Committee to represent staff and residents.

Skills

Relevant finance professional qualification

Corporate financial management experience

Understanding of audit and risk governance

Knowledge of audit committee practices

Ability to evaluate and manage risks

Job description

Overview

Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) Independent Member

Location: London

Salary: £2000 pa + expenses

About Us

A registered social landlord and one of the leading providers of supported housing in the UK, Salvation Army Homes is dedicated to transforming lives by providing accommodation and support for some of the most vulnerable members of society - mainly people with complex needs and/or experiencing homelessness.

Our aim is to work with individuals to build on their strengths, creating person-centred, individualised strategies and plans that transform lives, support recovery and enable positive behaviour. In order to succeed, however, we need the right people in place. Our workforce is one of our greatest assets, but only by recruiting the very best can we continue to deliver comprehensive, good quality housing services, support and resettlement. That’s where you come in.

About The Role

At Salvation Army Homes we know that the people we house and support are some of the most vulnerable people in society and we aim to provide them an environment where they feel respected, valued and encouraged. So, when you join our Audit and Risk Committee you will be making a tangible contribution to transforming lives.

While prior Committee or Board experience is not essential, you’ll have some understanding of the principles of good governance. We seek new colleagues who are collaborative and team-players. You will be comfortable with consensus-based decision making that is founded in good quality debate.

We are looking to increase the diversity of our Committee to more closely represent our staff and residents we serve. As such we particularly encourage people with lived experience of social housing and/or supported housing, younger people, those with disabilities and people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities to apply.

About You

If transforming lives resonates with you, do get in touch to find out more. It’s a fantastic opportunity to join an inspiring organisation.

We seek interest from people who can offer skills and experience in the following:

• Holds a relevant finance professional qualification.
• Experience of corporate financial management, internal and external audit and corporate accounting in a substantial organisation.
• Experience of audit and risk governance processes in a regulated organisation.
• An excellent working knowledge of audit committee practices and risk management frameworks.
• Ability to evaluate and manage likely risks, integrating risk assessment into mainstream business, and to ensure that appropriate risk management is in place.

If you have any queries or would like to arrange an informal chat with the committee Chair, please contact Vicky Hughes (Head of People Services) at [e-mail] who will organise this for you.

Please view the recruitment pack within the apply link for more details about the role.

Closing date: midday on Wednesday 24 September 2025.

Interview date: 13 October 2025, London.

As an equal opportunities employer, Salvation Army Homes is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We invite and welcome applications to apply for Salvation Army Homes opportunities without concern of bias or discrimination.