Finance, Risk & Audit Committee member

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is looking for up to two co-opted members for its Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. This advisory position requires significant professional finance experience in the charity sector. Candidates with a background in social enterprise are highly desirable. The role involves attending quarterly meetings, reviewing financial practices, and providing advisory support to the finance team. The deadline for applications is November 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant charity finance/accounting professional experience at a senior level.
• Background in social enterprise or social impact is desirable.
• Willingness to support UnLtd's mission.

Responsibilities

• Attend quarterly meetings and prepare for discussions.
• Provide advice to the Finance Director on best practices.
• Monitor risk management and financial KPIs.

Skills

Significant charity finance professional experience

Analytic and objective mindset

Ability to work effectively in a team

Job description

Overview

The Board of UnLtd is looking to add up to two co-opted members to its Finance, Risk and Audit Committee to complement the skills and perspectives of its current membership. The position is not remunerated. This role requires significant professional finance experience in the charity sector.

About UnLtd

UnLtd finds social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today’s challenges. Through funding and support, we help them realise their potential and create lasting change. We work with social entrepreneurs with the greatest potential for impact – often those with lived experience of the social issues they are tackling, with and for their communities. These social entrepreneurs are at the heart of our support, governance and learning, including our Board and Communities. We are excited to have an opportunity open up on the FRAC for such a leader.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact Raymond Tran at [e-mail] (see Application Process below).

UnLtd – Who We Are

UnLtd finds, funds, and supports over 200 social entrepreneurs each year. We are the UK’s leading provider of funding and support to early-stage social entrepreneurs. Our mission is to create a fairer society and economy for social entrepreneurs and the people they help. Last year, 68% of our funding was distributed to entrepreneurs who identify as Black, Asian, minority ethnic, and/or disabled. These communities’ lived experience informs the solutions they develop and grow for their communities. After receiving support from UnLtd, last year each social entrepreneur (on average):

• Improved the lives of 1,160+ people
• Helped 10 people into work
• Delivered 14 job training opportunities
• Generated £74,177 – reinvesting 50% of profits into positive impact
• 79% continue to grow their year-on-year impact after 12 months of support

UnLtd’s income last year was about £6.4m, sourced from the MAT endowment and grants from corporate benefactors, trusts and foundations. UnLtd is the sole corporate trustee of the MAT. Investment management of the MAT endowment is handled by a different Board committee (the Investment Committee).

UnLtd Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC)

The FRAC is an advisory body with no executive powers reporting to the Board. Its main responsibilities are:

• Select and recommend to the Board for appointment a qualified firm to act as UnLtd’s external auditors.
• Select and recommend to the Board for appointment a qualified firm to act as UnLtd’s internal auditors.
• Discuss with the external auditors and any public body the nature and scope of each forthcoming audit and ensure full co-operation of UnLtd staff.
• Review the annual financial statements before submission to the Board.
• Monitor cases of suspected fraud reported by the Chief Executive and ensure proper investigation and minimised risk to UnLtd.
• Assess and comment on risk management and assurance processes, and the effectiveness of related controls, for all risks aligned with the Board’s risk appetite. Oversee risk architecture, policy, risk register and risk management; oversee risks not covered by other committees.
• Review the annual internal audit programme and ensure adequate attention and resources with appropriate coordination between parties.
• Review internal audit findings and any relevant reports from public bodies.
• Consider relevant management accounts each quarter.
• Consider the rolling 3-year plan and annual budget.
• Develop and monitor financial KPIs and review financial policies including reserves policy.
• Provide advice and guidance to the Finance Director.

Further detail is available in the FRAC’s terms of reference.

Current members of the FRAC

Chair: James Endean, Chief Operating Officer, Pathway Fund (UnLtd trustee); Jamie Broderick, Deputy Chair at Impact Investing Institute (UnLtd trustee); Henrietta Blackmore, CEO Habitat for Humanity UK (UnLtd trustee); UnLtd CEO Mark Norbury attends meetings ex officio, and Director of Corporate Services Raymond Tran serves as the FRAC’s secretary.

Rationale for inviting new FRAC members

The current co-opted member is retiring after reaching the maximum terms. This member provides significant technical accounting expertise and sectoral knowledge to support best financial practices. We would value a member with a similar background to join the committee.

Qualifications and experience

• Significant charity finance / accounting professional experience at a senior level. This is likely from either being a Partner or Director in a charity-focused audit practice or as a Finance Director of a medium to large-sized charity.

• Background in social enterprise or other areas of social impact is highly desirable.

• Willingness to become knowledgeable and supportive of UnLtd’s mission and activities.

• Independent, analytic and objective mindset.

• Ability to work effectively in a team and engage in active debate.

• Integrity and ethical conduct.

Time commitment

The committee meets quarterly, typically for 2 hours. There may be irregular meetings or calls as issues arise and sometimes project work. Each quarterly meeting requires preparation time and review of papers circulated the previous week. Meetings are primarily online, so applications from anywhere in the UK are welcome.

Application Process

Interested candidates should email Raymond Tran at [e-mail] with the following:

• A CV or link to a LinkedIn profile.
• A short statement explaining why the position is of interest and why they would be a useful addition to the committee.

Raymond Tran will be in touch by email with interested candidates to outline next steps and timing. Deadline for applications is 14 November 2025. Online interviews with shortlisted candidates are expected during the week starting 24 November 2025.