Non Executive Director - Audit, Risk and Finance

As a Non-Executive Director, you will contribute to the collective leadership of CSH, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic insight to support effective governance and decision-making.

You will bring strong financial and assurance expertise, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify key issues and risks, and provide thoughtful challenge to the Executive Team and Board.

While your particular contribution will be in finance, audit, risk and assurance, you will take a broad organisational perspective and contribute across the full range of Board matters, including sustainability, growth opportunities and commercial decision-making where appropriate.

significant senior or Board-level experience in finance, audit, risk or assurance

a strong understanding of financial management, reporting, controls and organisational risk

experience of operating in a complex, regulated or highly accountable environment

experience of audit and assurance processes

a recognised professional accountancy qualification or equivalent experience

experience of leading, managing or running a business, commercial enterprise or substantial operational function, bringing commercial acumen and strategic insight.

Experience within healthcare, public services, social enterprise or another purpose-led organisation would be advantageous, as would experience running or leading a commercial organisation.

Central Surrey Health (CSH) is an employee-owned, not-for-profit social enterprise providing adult community health services across North-West Surrey.

We are seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director to join our Board, bringing strong expertise in finance, audit, risk and assurance. We are particularly interested in candidates who can combine this with experience of leading or running business, commercial enterprise or significant operational function, bringing a broader commercial perspective to Board discussions.

This is an opportunity to bring your experience, independent perspective and professional judgement to an organisation delivering high-quality community healthcare. You will contribute to the strategic direction, governance and long-term sustainability of CSH at an important time for community services.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds., Why CSH?

This is an exciting time to join CSH as we continue to evolve and consider the future of community health services.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the organisation's governance, sustainability and strategic direction, helping ensure that patients, staff and local communities remain at the heart of our decisions.

CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys longest established NHS community services provider, so our employees get NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of 5%.

Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.