12 Oct
Alzheimer's Society
Great Britain
Job description
About The Role
Are you keen to contribute to the biggest health and social care issue of our time? Do you have key knowledge and experience that you’re willing to share?
This is your chance to make a significant impact without the time commitment of an executive or Trustee role.
As an Independent Member, you will be crucial in shaping our strategy and governance, particularly in risk management and audit oversight.
Your expertise will help us navigate challenges and seize opportunities, ensuring we continue to serve our community effectively.
The charity is in an exciting place with its Help and Hope’ Strategy and is making great strides in delivering its aims.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance, and leadership to the Society in pursuing its strategies to fulfil its charitable purposes and has a small number of committees to support this process.
As the Independent Member of our Audit, Assurance and Risk committee, you will be providing your expertise, knowledge and some oversight to our Audit, Assurance & Risk committee.
Required Experience and Skills :
- Proven experience in implementing an enterprise risk management framework.
- Strong background in assessing risk tolerances and enabling leadership to manage the risk profile.
- Expertise overseeing 3 Lines of Defence (3LOD) and evaluating different models.
- Ability to think strategically about risk management for current and emerging risks.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teams, providing guidance and support through coaching and mentoring.
What We Offer :
- Flexibility : A part-time role that fits around your other commitments.
- Impact : The chance to make a tangible difference in a respected charity.
- Growth : Valuable experience in charity governance, preparing you for future Trustee roles.
- Supportive Environment : Work within an inclusive and dynamic team where your expertise is valued and your contributions recognised.
You will need to commit to 4 quarterly meetings per year and allow a degree of flexibility to provide some ad-hoc support on Risk and Assurance matters.
Interviews for this role will take place on 28th October 2024.
About You
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time.
There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone.
At Alzheimer’s Society we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future.
We’re here for everyone living with dementia.
As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK’s largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert , listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths,
helping us to achieve more together.
We are Compassionate , we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.
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▶️ Independent Member (Charity Risk & Assurance)
🖊️ Alzheimer's Society
📍 Great Britain