Three-year term initially
The position is unpaid, although we pay reasonable travel and subsistence expenses
Committee meetings are usually held online
We are looking for 2 new independent members to join our Audit & Risk Assurance Committee. At least one must have professional finance experience.
The Committee is responsible for supporting the Council and Accounting Officer (our Chief Executive) by reviewing the comprehensiveness and reliability of assurances on governance, risk management, the control environment and the integrity of financial statements and the annual report, helping to promote the highest standards of propriety in the use of public funds and encourage proper accountability for the use of those funds. It also has responsibility for monitoring the work of both internal and external auditors.
We welcome applications from individuals with the following background and/or skills:
- an understanding of the environment in which the Arts Council of Wales operates, including governance and accountability in the public sector and/or charity context
- recent and relevant experience in a senior financial, legal and/or audit role
- experience of organisations that distribute funding, including grant distributors, and a sound understanding of the challenges faced by public or third sector organisations
- senior managerial experience, preferably in the delivery of professional services in a sector which benefits the public of Wales
- first-hand experience of change management
The successful applicants must be willing to attend and participate in committee meetings, and to support the Arts Council’s aims, values and objectives.
We work in both English and Welsh and fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is desirable but not essential for these roles.
Closing date: 12:00 midday on Wednesday 25th September 2024
CVs, application forms (up to 1500 words) and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be sent to hr@arts.wales. These documents can be found within the recruitment pack at the base of this advert.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held 24th October 2024 at our office in Cardiff Bay.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Arts Council of Wales in an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Applications from culturally and ethnically diverse people and underrepresented groups are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English and we will correspond with you in your language of choice. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. We aim to take positive steps to ensure that all candidates are selected for vacancies solely on their suitability for the role. If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, such as voice note or British Sign Language video, please contact us first.
Disability confident scheme
The Arts Council of Wales is a Disability Confident employer, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role set out within the ‘Who we are looking for’ section of the recruitment information document (Page.1) attached to the recruitment pack.
Further Information
To find out more about the roles or to have an informal discussion please contact the Head of Governance.
Please contact hr@arts.wales if anything is unclear or if you require specific access considerations.