Non Executive Director - Audit, Risk and Finance
CSH Surrey
Woking, GU21 5BH
Salary
£13,000
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
20 September 2026
20 days left
Job description
Central Surrey Health (CSH) is an employee-owned, not-for-profit social enterprise providing adult community health services across North-West Surrey....
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.
You will ideally bring
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.
Further information about CSH, the Board, the
role and the experience we are seeking is available in the Candidate
Information Pack.
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.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion,
Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called
The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are
heard at Board level.
CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused
individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from
all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for
and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named
individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Experience
Essential
- previous experience as a Non-Executive Director, with a strong understanding of Board-level governance, assurance and decision-making
- senior-level experience in finance, audit, risk or assurance within a complex or regulated environment
- strong knowledge of financial reporting, financial controls, audit and risk management, with the ability to interpret and challenge financial information and key judgements
- experience of working effectively with internal and external auditors and assurance frameworks
- experience of chairing, or significant experience contributing to, an Audit and Risk Committee or equivalent would be helpful, providing confidence to lead robust assurance discussions
- an understanding of the financial and regulatory context of healthcare, public services or purpose-led organisations
- experience of working in, or alongside, clinical or healthcare settings would be advantageous but is not required
- Experience of running a business or commercial enterprise would be advantageous
Qualifications
Essential
- a recognised professional accountancy qualification, for example ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- the ability to provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge at Board level, without becoming operationally involved
- sound judgement and confidence to raise difficult issues clearly, calmly and proportionately
- the ability to take a strategic, organisation-wide view of risk, resilience and long-term financial sustainability
- strong analytical skills, with the ability to focus Board discussions on what matters most
- the confidence and capability to chair discussions effectively, encouraging challenge and bringing issues to conclusion
- alignment with CSHs values, demonstrating integrity, professionalism and empathy
- the ability to work collaboratively with fellow Non-Executive Directors, the Executive Team and Board committees
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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About the employer
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