Board Committee Member

Finance Committee and Audit & Risk Committee Meetings will usually take place online or at Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre.

We are seeking a finance professional with a passion for sport who is looking to take their first step into Non-Executive or senior committee-level roles. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an ambitious organisation, supporting strong governance, financial sustainability, and strategic decision making.

As a Committee Member, you will participate in both the Finance Committee and the Audit & Risk Committee and work closely with committee members and the executive team members to provide oversight, challenge, and guidance on financial matters.

• Review and monitor the organisation's financial forecasts, management accounts and budgets
• Act as a sounding board and advisor to the Finance Director and senior finance team on key initiatives, change, and innovation
• Assess the financial implications of major strategic proposals and making recommendations to the Board
• Oversee and advise on financial policies, including reserves and investment approaches
• Monitor financial risks, opportunities, and emerging threats, providing informed guidance where appropriate
• Support effective risk management, including periodic review of insurance arrangements
• Exercise delegated authority on specific financial and operational matters, as appropriate within the Committee's remit

• Oversee the integrity of financial reporting, accounting policies, and internal control frameworks
• Review the effectiveness of governance, risk management, and compliance systems
• Monitor financial performance, annual accounts, and audit outcomes
• Provide oversight of regulatory compliance, ethics, whistleblowing, and fraud prevention arrangements
• Act as a key link between the Board, External Auditors, and other stakeholders
• Review audit findings and ensuring appropriate action is taken to address risks or control weaknesses
• Contribute to the oversight of risk strategy, including risk registers and risk management processes
• Support the evaluation of external audit arrangements and performance
• Review significant risks, claims, and external inspection findings, ensuring lessons are learned and applied

We are particularly interested in candidates with:

• A background in finance, accounting, audit, consulting, or a related field
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detailA developing understanding of financial management and governance principles
• Integrity and good judgement
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge and ask questions
• A commitment to good governance and organisational values
• A willingness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment

Please download the full role description here

Please submit your expression of interest by email to: Michele Townsend, Head of People: clearly identifying how your skills and experience are relevant to the requirements outlined above.

England Hockey is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document.