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

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

Job summary

A leading health organization is seeking a Non-Executive Director (NED) to chair its Audit & Risk Committee. This part-time role requires a senior leader with substantial financial expertise and experience in complex organizations. The ideal candidate will promote high standards of governance and champion inclusivity and continuous improvement within the Trust. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence patient care and organizational strategy in Oxfordshire.

Benefits

Excellent opportunities for career progression

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

NHS Discount

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff accommodation

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial leadership within a complex organization.
• Current membership of a recognised professional body with continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Senior financial expertise

Understanding of audit, risk management and assurance processes

Education

CCAB qualification or equivalent

Job description

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

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.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior leader with significant financial expertise and experience gained in a large, complex organisation. We are looking for someone who can bring independence, professional rigour and strategic insight to our Board, and who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding care to our communities.

This is a part-time role, approximately 3 days per month.

Main duties of the job

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.

About us

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"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

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
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Job responsibilities

Please see attached candidate brief which includes detailed instructions for submitting your CV and expression of interest.

Key dates

Closing date Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026

Online Focus Group Assessment Thursday 29th January 2026

Panel Interview and Focus Group Assessment Friday 30th January 2026, in person at Unipart House, Oxford

Person Specification

Experience

• Significant senior financial expertise and experience gained in a large, complex organisation.

Experience

• Strong understanding of audit, risk management and assurance processes.

Qualifications

• Relevant professional qualification e.g. CCAB qualification or equivalent. You will have current membership of a recognised professional body which requires up-to-date continuous professional development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.