Joint Non-Executive Director (Chair of Audit Committee)

Health Jobs UK; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services organization in England seeks a Non-Executive Director to oversee the Audit Committee and ensure financial integrity. Responsibilities include strategic engagement with stakeholders and supporting executive leadership. Ideal candidates will have senior-level experience, a CCAB qualification, and a strong background in governance and audit. This role offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave increasing to 33 after 10 years

Access to a competitive Pension Scheme

Extensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior or board level in public/private sector.
• Recent expertise in finance, evidenced through professional body membership.
• Strong background in audit and governance.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Audit Committee and oversee audit functions.
• Engage with stakeholders and local community.
• Support the Chief Executive and Executive Team.

Skills

Strong emotional intelligence

Good interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

CCAB qualification

Job description

The Role

As well as the undertaking the general duties of a Non‑Executive Director, the postholder will chair the Audit Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to independently and objectively review the integrity of the Trust’s financial statements, oversee compliance with corporate governance standards and assurance processes across clinical and non‑clinical activities, and assist the Board of Directors in its oversight of risk management and the effectiveness of internal control Trust‑wide.

In addition you will oversee external and internal audit functions and the local counter‑fraud service, receiving assurance of their independence.

Eligibility and Commitment

• Ability to commit an average of 4–5 days per month to the Trust’s business; and flexibility to commit more if required for defined periods
• You are, or are eligible and willing to become, a Member of the Trusts
• Ensure you meet the criteria for eligibility for appointment as a member of the Board of Directors including the criteria for Fit & Proper Person in accordance with NHS Improvement and CQC principles.

Background and Experience

• Have experience of operating at a senior level or board level in a public or private sector organisation
• Hold the CCAB qualification and have recent and relevant expertise in finance, evidenced through membership of a professional body
• Have a strong background in audit and governance
• Have an awareness of the current challenges and opportunities in the National Health Service
• Are able to engage in strategic thinking and development for organisations

Desirable Experience

• Have previous experience as a Non‑Executive Director within the public or private sector
• Have an awareness of developments in the local health economies of Stockport and Tameside & Glossop
• Able to demonstrate a strong connection to your local community or have lived experience, either as carers or service users

Knowledge

• Have an awareness of the differing roles of a Non‑Executive Director and executive management
• Have strong emotional intelligence
• Have an understanding of accountability for actions, including collective accountability for Board decisions
• Have an awareness of the principles of effective corporate governance and effective Boards

Desirable Knowledge

• Have experience of working as part of a diverse Board or equivalent to reach consensus
• Have experience of engagement with a diverse and large group of stakeholders and interested parties, including the general public; and feeding that intelligence back into the work of the organisation

Abilities

• Capable of chairing a committee, with an understanding of the needs of our local patient community, the roles and responsibilities of the Council of Governors, statutory and regulatory requirements, risk management and board assurance processes
• Participate in a unitary Board, balancing challenge and collective responsibility, to deliver statutory responsibilities
• Support and challenge the Chief Executive and the Executive Team
• Engage with a range of statutory regulators and local stakeholders
• Exercise judgements independently of Trust management, discuss them robustly with colleagues, and reach a final view
• Engage with and constructively challenge complex proposals and arguments
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work as a team to meet common goals and utilise experience for the good of the organisation
• Able to assess strategies and plans of action to achieve objectives

Benefits and Remuneration

New colleagues can look forward to a warm welcome here at Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust. We offer a competitive benefits package with regular pay awards, annual leave of 27 days increasing to 33 days after 10 years and access to a competitive Pension Scheme to which both you and the Trust contribute. These terms and conditions are not applicable for Non‑Executive positions.

In addition there are extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, a protected training budget for staff and support for flexible working. We have an on‑site Occupational Health Service to support you at work and have fast‑track access to physio, counselling and complimentary therapies.

Contact & Application

For further information, please contact our recruitment advisor Jonathan Phillips on 07817988490. Applications are to be made via CV and covering letter to Jonathan at [e-mail] using the email subject "T&S NED application".

Closing date: Midnight 8 th December 2025
Interview date: 7th January 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are keen to attract candidates who can bring diverse perspectives, and we welcome expressions of interest from the widest possible range of backgrounds, particularly those who are under‑represented at board level in the NHS. Your focus on equality, diversity and inclusion will be critical, and you will share our ambition and hold the interests of our patients and the well‑being of our staff and communities at the heart of your leadership.