Non-Executive Director (NED) and Chair of Audit & Risk Committee

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director to chair the Audit & Risk Committee. The role requires significant financial expertise and a strong commitment to governance and patient care. As the Chair, you will provide leadership, ensure transparency in decision-making, and promote a culture of inclusion. Benefits include excellent career progression, 27 days annual leave, and an NHS discount.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust-wide learning and development

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Staff networking and support groups

Qualifications

• Significant senior financial expertise in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of audit, risk management, and assurance processes.
• Authority and interpersonal skills to chair a key Board committee.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership to the Audit & Risk Committee.
• Ensure high standards of governance and financial stewardship.
• Champion the Trust's values and foster a culture of inclusion.

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Non-Executive Director (NED) who will act as Chair for our Audit & Risk Committee, taking up the substantive Audit Chair role in April 2026 when the current post-holder completes his term. As Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, you will bring significant senior financial expertise and experience gained in a large, complex organisation, enabling you to provide effective leadership to the Committee and ensure high standards of governance, assurance and financial stewardship. You will offer independent challenge and informed scrutiny to the Board, promote transparency in decision‑making, and support the development and delivery of high‑quality care. Your strong understanding of audit, risk management and assurance processes will enable you to build constructive relationships with internal and external auditors, Board colleagues and wider system partners. You will be an innovative and forward‑looking leader with the authority and interpersonal skills to Chair a key Board committee, contributing to the Board's collective responsibility for quality, performance and risk oversight. As a committed advocate for excellent patient care, you will champion the Trust's values, foster a culture of inclusion, learning and continuous improvement, and bring a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.

We provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust‑wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups