Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member (Voluntary)

ScreenSkills launched its five-year strategy in Autumn 2024. To support the successful execution of that strategy, we are seeking new committee members who have a broad mix of industry experience to join the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. The primary responsibilities of the committee are to provide ScreenSkills with critical oversight over the organisation’s financial health, internal controls and risk management. The Committee also offers council and insight on strategic, transformational, growth, legal, data and technology matters as required.

The committee members play a vital role in safeguarding the current and future financial health and integrity of ScreenSkills and in supporting the Board in meeting its fiduciary and legal responsibilities, thereby ensuring that the organisation can deliver its core purpose, vision and strategy. As a committee member, you will be responsible for providing independent oversight and direction to ensure strong financial stewardship, robust risk management, and effective governance of ScreenSkills. Finance, Audit and Risk Committee members have collective responsibility. This means that the committee members always act as a group and not as individuals.

We are looking for individuals willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role and can broaden the diversity of thinking on our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. We therefore welcome applications from across the UK.

Reports to: The Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Chair

Location: Hybrid / In person / different locations around the UK

Commitment: 3-year term (which can be renewed) / Committee meetings x 5 per year

Voluntary, unremunerated, reasonable expenses paid

Main Responsibilities (collectively as part of the committee):

• Review the draft ScreenSkills Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and make recommendations to the Board.
• Review financial reports, budgets, management accounts and KPIs to ensure clarity, accuracy and accountability.
• Monitor performance against budget and targets
• Advise on reserves policy, approve investment and funding strategies in line with ScreenSkills objectives.
• Monitor and review the ScreenSkills risk register and advise on appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure an effective risk management approach.
• Ensure compliance with charity law, financial regulations and reporting obligations (e.g. Charity Commission).
• Liaise with auditors and review external audit findings and recommendations.
• Support and constructively challenge the ScreenSkills executive team in financial and risk-related decisions.
• Optional opportunity to support senior management on ad hoc projects linked to the execution of the strategy

The full ScreenSkills Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member job description can be found here: https://www.screenskills.com/media/ve4lgcjv/finance-audit-and-risk-committee-member-job-description-july-2025-external.pdf

The ideal candidate will have the following:

Desirable skills and experiences:

Senior Leadership experience covering areas such as:

Experience in finance, audit, legal, technology, accounting, or risk management, ideally within or alongside the non-profit/charity sector.

Ability to understand and interpret financial statements and reports.

Knowledge of governance and financial regulations.

Experience assessing organisational risk, internal controls and compliance systems.

Expertise/expert knowledge in at least one of the following areas:

• Financial Management
• Risk & Control frameworks
• Legal Counsel
• Use of Strategic Data
• Charitably sector knowledge of governance and financial reporting issues
• Technology & AI

Other skills and attributes:

A willingness to devote the time and effort to fulfil the committee member role.

An understanding of and a network of relationships within the screen or creative industries in the UK is an advantage but not essential

Good, independent judgement with an ability to think creatively and challenge in a positive manner.

Ability to analyse detailed information whilst maintaining a clear view of the broader strategy. 

To apply: Please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this position to [email protected]. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Closing Date: 1st August 2025

Applications are actively sought and welcomed from across the UK nations and regions to ensure an improved pan UK representation within the committee. We are seeking a diverse range of individuals willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the unpaid role and can broaden the diversity of thinking on our committee.

ScreenSkills is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity in all aspects of our work. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering after a career break, women, people who are LGBTQ+, minority ethnic groups, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, from a less advantaged socio-economic background as well as any other under-represented group.

We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application & selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments approach. So, we encourage you to get in touch with us if you require anything [email protected].

Further information:

Committee members will serve for a fixed tenure of three years. One further term may be served upon reappointment.

You will be required to undertake an annual self-assessment of your performance and review this in discussion with the Chair. 

As a Committee member you are personally responsible for ensuring that you: 

• Act as a champion for the organisation.
• Become a leading advocate for the importance of skills.
• Attend four Board and one Council meeting a year.
• Commit necessary additional time outside of Board meetings to support ScreenSkills’ work.
• Actively and positively engage in, prepare for, and contribute to discussions of the Board.
• Declare any conflict of interest in accordance with the Conflicts of Interests Policy and Register.
• Always act in ScreenSkills’ best interests and do not bring ScreenSkills into disrepute.