Finance and Audit Committee Chair
Job Description
About the role:
We have an exciting opportunity to join BBC Media Action as Chair of our Finance and Audit Committee (FAC). This Trustee role is an excellent opportunity to contribute towards the impactful work that BBC Media Action does around the world, and to support our Board to fulfil its responsibilities for financial stewardship, financial reporting, audit, risk management, internal controls, systems, compliance and organisational assurance.
Working closely with the Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, external auditors and fellow Trustees, the Chair provides independent oversight and constructive challenge to ensure BBC Media Action maintains high standards of governance, accountability and responsible stewardship of charitable resources aligned to BBC Media Action’s mission, strategic objectives and long-term financial resilience.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience of financial governance, audit and risk oversight, together with a strong understanding of charity governance and regulatory requirements. They will bring the judgement, independence and credibility to provide effective scrutiny and challenge within a complex international organisation.
This role may involve working with vulnerable children and adults. BBC Media Action operates a zero-tolerance policy concerning all forms of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. For the successful candidate, mandatory training will be provided on BBC Media Action’s safeguarding policy and staff code of conduct.
BBC Media Action is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
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