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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 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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