[Hiring] Non-Executive Directors / Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Members @Estyn

Role Description

We are looking for individuals to fill positions on the Board from September 2026. Our Non-Executive Directors have an advisory role, informing our Strategy Board and its sub-committees’ reasoning and operation.

• Provide an external perspective to discussions.
• Offer independent constructive challenge to broaden our thinking with diverse experiences.
• Assess assurances provided by the Strategy Board and internal/external auditors.
• Advise on matters relating to financial management, corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls.

This input will help to ensure that we continue to develop as a modern public sector organisation.

Full details of the role can be found in the Information Pack .

Qualifications

• Diverse experiences that can broaden discussions.
• Understanding of financial management and corporate governance.

Requirements

• Current expected time commitment is 15 days a year.
• The Strategy Board will meet up to 4 times a year (once a quarter).
• The Audit and Risk Assurance Committee will meet up to 4 times a year (once a quarter).
• Higher time commitment may be required if appointed as a board or committee Chair.
• Appointments will normally be for a period of 3 years, extendable to a maximum of 6 years.
• This is a fee-paid role with a monthly fee of £352.50 plus reasonable expenses.

Benefits

• Monthly fee of £352.50.
• Reimbursement of reasonable expenses.

Key Dates

• Closing date - 10:00am on 3 June 2026
• Interview - 22 June 2026

More Information

Owen Evans (HMCI) is happy to meet with anyone interested in the role. Please contact [email protected] to arrange a convenient time.

You will be prompted to complete an application form during the process but for ease, please download the form here and upload on stage 3 of the application.