University Governor and Chair of Risk & Audit Committee

University of Winchester; Abbots Worthy; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a new Governor to join the Board of Governors and act as Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee. This non-executive role involves ensuring effective governance and oversight of financial and audit processes. Candidates should have experience in audit, risk management, and collaboration with executive teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in audit, risk management, or finance, ideally in higher education.
• Ability to work with executive teams in a non-executive capacity.

Responsibilities

• Governance oversight for the University.
• Key role in risk management and financial assurance.
• Oversight of internal and external audit activities.

Skills

Audit experience

Risk management skills

Financial oversight knowledge

Leadership collaboration

Job description

Overview

Non-executive opportunity. University Governor: Chair of Risk and Audit Committee

The University of Winchester is a confident and ambitious institution, providing a transformative educational experience through excellence in teaching and research and championing student success across a broad subject portfolio.

The University is seeking a new Governor to join the Board of Governors, and additionally act in the capacity of Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee. Governors are appointed for an initial term of three years.

Responsibilities

The Board of Governors is responsible for the overall governance of the University, including assurance that the conditions of registration set by the Higher Education regulator are being met. The Board of Governors act in a non-executive capacity and are not involved in day-to-day operations.

In addition to duties expected of all University Governors, the Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee also plays a key role in risk management, assurance of financial accounting and statutory reporting, and ensures oversight of internal and external audit activities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of audit, risk management and/or finance, ideally in higher education (or with knowledge of the sector).
• Given the non-executive nature of the role, proven experience of working effectively with executive/ leadership teams is essential.