Strategic Finance Governor for an Independent School

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic educational foundation in Wakefield seeks an Independent School Governor (Finance Specialist) to join its Board of Governors. This voluntary role requires strong financial insight and governance skills to help shape the foundation's strategic direction. Responsibilities include providing oversight for financial planning and risk management, supporting compliance, and acting as an ambassador for the foundation. This position encourages diverse applicants committed to inclusion and equality.

Benefits

Unpaid role with reasonable expenses reimbursed

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance or financial governance.
• Ability to offer strategic oversight and long-term decision-making support.
• Experience in a collaborative board environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and contribute to long-term decision-making.
• Bring financial insight to Board discussions.
• Support effective risk management and compliance.
• Act as an ambassador for the Foundation.

Skills

Financial expertise

Financial governance

Strategic decision-making

Risk management

Job description

A historic educational foundation in Wakefield seeks an Independent School Governor (Finance Specialist) to join its Board of Governors. This voluntary role requires strong financial insight and governance skills to help shape the foundation's strategic direction. Responsibilities include providing oversight for financial planning and risk management, supporting compliance, and acting as an ambassador for the foundation. This position encourages diverse applicants committed to inclusion and equality.