Audit Committee member

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is one of the oldest and most diverse providers of social services in the world, delivering its mission as a church and a charity in 134 countries. The Salvation Army Trustee Company (SATCo) is the corporate trustee of the trusts under which The Salvation Army operates in the UK. With an income of c.£300 million, the diversity of The Salvation Army’s UK programme is reflected in its charitable activities (from anti‑human trafficking work to children and families work), the breadth of its group (including an ethical insurer and a housing association) and the extent of its physical assets (including a considerable property portfolio).

The Audit Committee is chaired by a non‑executive director of SATCo and currently comprises three additional external independent members. It plays a vital role in supporting SATCo’s governance responsibilities with a focus on financial reporting, internal controls, internal and external audit oversight and monitoring compliance with relevant laws and regulation. It also receives reports relating to compliance, fraud and whistleblowing via SATCo’s Counter Fraud Committee.

The role of Independent Members of the Audit Committee provides a unique opportunity to support one of the UK’s leading providers of practical Christianity in action.

This is an unpaid voluntary role with reasonable expenses reimbursed. Individuals must be supportive of the Christian ethos of The Salvation Army.

• Experience at a senior level in accounting or audit, preferably with committee and/or Board level experience
• Experience in charity, public sector, regulated environments or large/complex organisations
• Familiarity with current Charity Commission and SORP reporting requirements
• Strong working knowledge or expertise of good practice in Auditing or Accounting, audit processes, and internal controls
• Skills to challenge in a constructive and insightful manner, and strong analytical and critical thinking
• Independent and balanced judgement

• The Audit Committee usually meets four times per year
• Meetings generally take place during business hours at The Salvation Army’s Territorial Headquarters in Denmark Hill (SE5), with the option for members to join via Teams when required
• Appointments are for an initial term of up to three years, renewable for up to two further three‑year terms

This is an exciting and meaningful opportunity to contribute to the governance of one of the UK’s oldest and widely recognised Christian charities, whose vision is to achieve ‘fullness of life for all with Jesus’.

Please supply the following to company.se

• A supporting statement, explaining how you believe your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly addressing the person specification
• A comprehensive CV including details of your achievements in each previous role, and including details of two referees (who will not be contacted without your prior knowledge or consent)