Independent member of the Finance, Audit, and Operations Committee

People's Health Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health charity in London is seeking a qualified accountant with charity financial management experience to join their Finance, Audit and Operations Committee as an independent member. This role involves ensuring financial accountability and advising on financial planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in charity financial management is essential.
• Ability to provide scrutiny and ensure financial accountability.
• Expertise in financial planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide scrutiny to the Finance, Audit and Operations Committee.
• Advise on financial planning and reporting.
• Ensure the Trust is in sound financial shape.

Education

Qualified accountant

Charity financial management experience

Job description

Overview

We believe in longer lives, better lived. We partner with expert local organisations working on the front line of addressing health inequalities, with the corporate sector, universities and policy-makers, to understand the effectiveness of different approaches to improving people’s quality of life and health. By using the connections, evidence and expertise we have developed, we influence government on how to shape policy that tackles the real causes of poor health.

Role

We are seeking a qualified accountant with charity financial management experience to join our Finance, Audit and Operations Committee as an independent member. You will provide scrutiny to the committee, ensuring the Trust is in sound financial shape and that there is a strong framework for accountability. You will use your expertise to advise on financial planning and reporting and risk management.

Diversity and inclusion

We particularly encourage applications from people from racially minoritised communities, disabled people, and people from disadvantaged neighbourhoods.

How to apply

If this sounds like the role you are looking for and you feel you have the skills and experience we need, visit our website for full details about the role and how to apply: https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/jobs/vacancies

Or contact us via email at [e-mail] for a brief discussion about the role before applying.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 21 October 2025 and interviews will take place online on Thursday 6 November.

Details can be found here: https://www.peopleshealthtrust.org.uk/jobs/vacancies