Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member
The Health Foundation
Hybrid, London
Voluntary basis, with reasonable expenses reimbursed
As an independent charitable organisation committed to building a healthier UK, we shine a light on what needs to be done to improve health and care for the UK population.
Through our role as a philanthropic endowed foundation, we improve health and care in the UK through research and analysis, grant making, capacity building, social impact investing and partnerships. Our endowment enables us to take a long-term approach, supporting change over time and building the evidence, ideas and capability needed for lasting impact.
We believe we can have the greatest impact by combining action to inform policy and decision making with practical support to make change happen on the ground in health systems, regional and local government, and communities. Our recently launched Strategy 2030 reflects this approach, with clear goals and routes to impact.
THE ROLE
We are seeking to bolster the specialist knowledge in our Audit and Risk committee by appointing a new independent member. You will add to the Committee’s collective expertise and perspective through your own specialism in finance and accounting.
This is a particularly rewarding time to join us, as we embark on our new strategy. With the NHS and social care system under pressure to meet people’s needs, improvements in life expectancy stalling and deep inequalities in health holding back potential, the need for our work has never been greater. Your personal contribution will help shape the future of health and care across the nation.
INFORMATION
Download the candidate brief to find out about the role.
DOWNLOADHow to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides) or equivalent biographical information.
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this is the right role for you, how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
If you have a disability and identify any barriers in the role description or person specification, please tell us. It would also be helpful if you could let us know any special arrangements we should make in the event of an interview.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
Recruitment timeline
Closing date: Friday 28th August 2026
Preliminary interviews: w/c 7th September 2026
Stakeholder conversations: following confirmation of the shortlist, w/c 14th September 2026
Final Panel interviews: Monday 21st September 2026
Forward Audit and Risk Committee meetings will be held on:
The Committee Meetings below are scheduled to take place during the daytime hybrid on Teams or in the London office. We would like a new independent member to start from our November 2026 committee meeting.
2026
- 22 June
- 2 November
2027
- 3 February
- 22 June
- 1 November