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Duration: An initial term of 3 years, with the possibility of reappointment If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information. Remuneration: £25,000 per annum for up to 27 days attendance, plus an additional £3,000 per annum for chairing a committee. Location: Flexible some travel to London and other National Highways regional locations will be required. Role description National Highways is seeking a Non-Executive Board member to join its Board and to chair the Audit and Risk Committee (ARC). The successful candidate, through their membership of the Board, will provide challenge and support to a wide variety of management and operational issues and contribute to the effective strategic and operational leadership of National Highways. The role of the ARC is to help National Highways in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to monitoring the integrity of the financial statements, reviewing its governance, internal control and risk management systems and monitoring the effectiveness of the internal and external audit services. The successful candidate will add value by offering independent constructive challenge to the operation of the Board, contributing towards the Board s primary aims, which include: Providing sound advice to the Chair and Chief Executive; Preparing for and making an effective contribution to the National Highways Board and executive/ NED meetings; Dedicating time to specific projects within National Highways, providing valuable input and advice to the executive team; Maintaining appropriate links to the Department for Transport, and broader stakeholder groups to help manage the organisations reputation; Effectively discharging the duties and responsibilities of a NED and an ARC Chair; Providing strong and constructive challenges to the executive team to ensure that it delivers the approved strategy, and support the executive team in discharging their leadership responsibilities to National Highways; Collectively ensuring that decisions made by the Board follow proper procedures and are supported by sufficient high-quality information; and Ensuring that National Highways is run effectively, in line with best practice for non-departmental public bodies and Managing Public Money requirements. xlzlddp Person Specification and essential Criteria: An understanding of how to operate at Board level and of corporate governance with the ability to challenge and support complex delivery; A qualified accountant with relevant senior financial expertise gained within complex organisations; Experience of risk management; Strategic thinking with an ability to independently analyse complex issues and promote innovative thinking across challenging environments; Strong interpersonal skills and experience of working with stakeholders, with the ability to build relationships and to support and/or constructively challenge the executive as appropriate. Want to know more: For more information on how to apply and to access to the full candidate pack please click here Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th December 2023.
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Marylebone
Job Type:
FullTime

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