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Audit and Risk Committee Chair (Non-Executive Director)
Portishead, North Somerset (hybrid)
£11,000 per annum
Fixed Term - Part Time
Lead Assurance. Shape Strategy. Strengthen Communities.
Alliance Homes is a community-based housing provider serving the West of England. We own and manage more than 7,000 homes and deliver services to nearly 12,000 customers, supported by around 400 colleagues.
We are financially resilient, well governed and ambitious for the future, focused on delivering safe, secure and affordable homes while remaining responsive to a fast-evolving operating and regulatory environment.
We are seeking a Chair for our Audit & Risk Committee to join our Board.
At a time of increasing regulatory scrutiny and financial complexity, this role will be instrumental in helping us remain ambitious, resilient and accountable.
This is a pivotal governance role with significant influence, offering the opportunity to shape financial oversight, risk management and assurance in a purpose-led organisation that is deeply committed to its customers and communities.
The Opportunity
As Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, you will provide independent leadership and assurance to the Board across financial reporting, internal control, risk management and audit.
Working closely with fellow Board members and the Executive team, you will:
You will play a central role in ensuring Alliance Homes continues to operate with transparency, accountability and strong governance, while remaining focused on delivering for customers.
Who Were Looking For
We are seeking an experienced and credible leader who combines technical expertise with sound judgement and a collaborative approach.
You will bring:
We welcome candidates with experience in social housing, a similar sector, or any highly regulated environment. While social housing experience is not essential, we highly value fresh perspectives, independent thinking, and transferable governance expertise.
Just as important is cultural alignment - our A-Game standards define how we work at Alliance, helping us stay aligned, make decisions with confidence and continuously improve our performance.
They define how we deliver our strategy:
Why Join Alliance Homes?
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from individuals from under-represented backgrounds and those with lived experience of social housing. We believe better decisions are made through diversity of thought, background and perspective. xwwtmva
As a signatory to the National Housing Federation Chairs Challenge, we are committed to open, transparent and inclusive recruitment.
Time Commitment
Board meetings: quarterly
Audit & Risk Committee: quarterly
Strategy/development sessions: up to 4 per year
Apply Now (using the link at the top of the page)
Closing Date: 24th August 2026
Interviews: 21st September 2026
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