Non-Executive Director - Finance

We are recruiting a Non-Executive Director (Finance) on behalf of Central South Active Partnership.

CSAP operates as a company limited by guarantee, under a robust and transparent governance framework. At the core of this structure is a skilled, inclusive, and diverse Board of Directors, that will work with our partners to shape and deliver our strategic direction.

Key Details

Estimated time commitment is 0.5 - 1.0 days per month.
Meeting frequency:
Board meetings are held in-person with the option to access remotely and are held bi-monthly and typically last for 2 hours.
Term:
The term of office is 3 years. No Non-Executive Director shall serve more than two consecutive terms of 3 years in office.
Remuneration:
Voluntary. Travel and subsistence costs will be paid at our standard rates in line with our Travel and Subsistence Policy.

Key Responsibilities

Provide efficient and effective strategic leadership of Central South Active Partnership (CSAP).
Uphold and work towards the vision, mission, values, behaviours, and objectives of CSAP and ensure the organisation continues to work towards these.
Ensure CSAP complies with relevant legal and governance requirements.
Promote prudent and effective management of organisational resources (Financial and human).
Ensure there are strategies and policies in place that will support the objectives of CSAP.
Promote the work of CSAP and act as a spokesperson for CSAP where required.
Provide strategic financial direction to support CSAP to meet its strategic goals.
Provide strategic direction to ensure that CSAP is financially robust and sustainable.
Ensure CSAP is fully compliant with any statutory and regulatory obligations.

Essential Requirements

Ability to act with professionalism and probity.
A commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
Ability to think strategically.

Experience of financial leadership demonstrating responsibility for leading, shaping or contributing to organisational financial strategy, stewardship and governance.

Experience of financial horizon scanning and long-term planning to support decision making.
Ability to provide financial insight to guide investment decisions to support sustainable growth and value creation.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.

Please find the full candidate pack attached on our website.

How to Apply

Please be aware that as part of your application, you will be required to provide:

Updated CV
A supporting statement (maximum one page) outlining why you wish to join the partnership and why you are a credible candidate, referencing the person specification.

Deadline:
Midnight 11th March

Interviews: 1st Aprill 2026

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