Finance, Audit & Risk Committee - 1 member

The Role:

Peter McVerry Trust invites applications from an experienced financial professional to serve on its Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, which operates under delegated authority from the Board. Committee members play a key role in providing independent assurance, expert insight and constructive challenge, helping the Board uphold high standards of financial governance and risk management across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support robust financial governance.
• Provide oversight of the internal audit function.
• Monitor the effectiveness of PMVT’s risk management arrangements
• Ensure accurate, transparent and timely reporting.

Skills and Experience Required:

• A highly experienced practitioner in the area of Finance, Audit & Risk.
• The ideal candidate will have experience in the Approved Housing Body and/or charity sector although not essential
• Be passionate about the charity’s values and work.
• Commitment to PMVT Vision, Mission and Values.
• Leadership and strategic vision.
• Previous committee experience would be an advantage.

Commitment:

• The Finance, Audit & Risk Committee convenes online, and meets approximately five times per year, with occasional additional meetings as required.
• Meetings take place at 18:00 and last for 1.5 hours.
• Preparation and review of papers in advance of meetings.
• Participation in email discussions between meetings can take place.
• Occasional ad-hoc input as required.
• This is a voluntary role; reasonable expenses may be reimbursed where applicable.