Oxford Health NHS FT - Non-Executive Director (NED) and Chair of Audit & Risk Committee
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- Nov 28
- 2 min read
Closing Date: 4th January 2026
About the Organisation
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Their services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Their vision “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
About the role
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Non-Executive Director (NED) who will act as Chair for their Audit & Risk Committee, taking up the substantive Audit Chair role in April 2026 when the current post-holder completes his term.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior leader with significant financial expertise and experience gained in a large, complex organisation. They are looking for someone who can bring independence, professional rigour and strategic insight to their Board, and who shares their commitment to delivering outstanding care to their communities.
As Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, you will bring significant senior financial expertise and experience gained in a large, complex organisation, enabling you to provide effective leadership to the Committee and ensure high standards of governance, assurance and financial stewardship. You will offer independent challenge and informed scrutiny to the Board, promote transparency in decision-making, and support the development and delivery of high-quality care.
Your strong understanding of audit, risk management and assurance processes will enable you to build constructive relationships with internal and external auditors, Board colleagues and wider system partners. You will be an innovative and forward-looking leader with the authority and interpersonal skills to Chair a key Board committee, contributing to the Board’s collective responsibility for quality, performance and risk oversight.
As a committed advocate for excellent patient care, you will champion the Trust’s values, foster a culture of inclusion, learning and continuous improvement, and bring a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.
Key dates
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026
Online Focus Group Assessment: Thursday 29th January 2026
Panel Interview and Focus Group Assessment: Friday 30th January 2026, in person at Unipart House, Oxford
For information see their candidate pack or visit their page
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