Non-executive Member (Chair of Audit Committee)

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (125); Preston; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health care board in Preston seeks a Non-executive Member to chair the Audit Committee. The ideal candidate will have expertise in finance and audit, along with a strong understanding of governance within the NHS. This role also requires acting as the Conflicts of Interest Guardian. Salary ranges from £13,000 to £16,000 per year, dependent on experience and commitment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications, expertise or experience to express credible opinions on finance and audit matters.
• Strong background in Audit and Governance required.
• Prior experience of a non-executive in the NHS is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Audit Committee and ensure proper governance.
• Be the ICB's Conflicts of Interest Guardian.
• Comply with NHS England's Fit and Proper Person Test.

Skills

Finance and audit expertise

Background in Audit and Governance

Experience as a non-executive in NHS

Job description

Overview

Non-executive Member (Chair of Audit Committee) for NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB). The successful candidate will chair the Audit Committee and be appointed as the ICB's Conflicts of Interest Guardian.

The closing date is 10 October 2025.

Main duties of the job

As chair of the Audit Committee, you will have the qualifications, expertise or experience to express credible opinions on finance and audit matters and possess a strong background in Audit and Governance, an appreciation of public or private sector Audit and Governance arrangements, and ideally prior experience of a non-executive in the NHS.

Fit and proper person

This post is also subject to NHS England's Fit and Proper Person Test Framework and, as such, background checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate and a self-attestation form will be required at that stage.

Contacts

If you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role with Emma Woollett, Chair, please contact Maria Louca in the first instance: [e-mail]

If you have any general queries, please contact Debra Atkinson, Company Secretary: [e-mail]

Application process

Candidates are asked not to apply for this vacancy using the 'Apply for this job' button. To submit an application, please send a CV and covering letter to:

• [e-mail]

The closing date for applications is Friday 10 October 2025

Interviews are expected to be held week commencing 3 November 2025

About us

For more information about this role, please refer to the candidate pack which can be found within the advert.

Job responsibilities

For more information about this role, please refer to the candidate pack which can be found within the advert.

Person specification

Additional information

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.

Employer name

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (125)

Salary

£13,000 to £16,000 a year. Salary is dependent on time commitment and skills and experience.