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Risk, Audit and Review Committee Member

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

We are looking for a Risk, Audit and Review Committee Member. The Risk, Audit and Review Committee is part of the new Cathedral Measure 2021. It enables Chapter members to meet their responsibilities by providing independent oversight of the Cathedral’s systems of internal control, risk management and financial reporting, and through supervision of the quality, independence and effectiveness of both the internal and external auditors.

Successful candidates must possess the following competencies and personal attributes:

  • Have a broad understanding of the leadership and management needs of complex organisations
  • Have experience of strategic planning and implementation
  • Have a good general knowledge of the basis of faith within the Anglican community
  • Be well informed of the responsibilities and obligations of Charity Trustees
  • Have a good general knowledge of good operational practices in managing organisations
  • Have proven professional expertise in audit and risk management, especially for Charities.
  • Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas is essential:
    • Finance Legislation (especially auditing), Management accounting practices, Internal and external auditing, Financial risk management, Business risk management, Project risk management, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Strategic planning for finance and monitoring and evaluating culture / environment impact.

For a full job description, click here.

For the application form, click here

For a confidential conversation about the role, and your potential suitability, please contact Sarah-Jane Powell on 01284 748728 or email sarah-janepowell@stedscathedral.org.