Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums seeks a new Audit Committee Chair and Independent Member
Chair will ensure continued effective corporate governance of major museum group
Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums (TWAM), which manages nine museums and galleries across Tyneside and the Archives for Tyne & Wear, is seeking to recruit a new Chair and Independent Member to join its Audit Committee.
The Audit Committee’s key responsibility is to seek evidence and obtain independent assurance on behalf of TWAM’s governing body, the Strategic Board, that a comprehensive, coordinated and effective framework of internal control and corporate governance is maintained across the organisation.
Whilst it is essential that applicants should have financial awareness, an accounting background or qualification is less important than a broad understanding of business practice, risk and control, and corporate governance. A professional legal qualification or experience would be an advantage.
TWAM is supported by the four Tyneside local authorities and Newcastle University. TWAM is also a National Portfolio Organisation funded by Arts Council England.
The term of office for the Chair and Independent Member of the Audit Committee will be four years and the role is voluntary, although reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
How to apply
Please apply for this post by sending:
- A CV
- A two-page covering letter
- A completed Diversity Monitoring Form (Word, 229 KB)
to CorpGov@twmuseums.org.uk by Friday 10 November 2023.
If you require any assistance in completing your application or if you need this information in another format, such as in Braille or in large print, please contact CorpGov@twmuseums.org.uk
Please be advised that interviews for this position are scheduled to take place on the afternoon
of Wednesday 22 November 2023 in Newcastle upon Tyne.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role with TWAM’s Head of Finance, Governance and
Resources, Jackie Reynolds, please email Jackie.Reynolds@twmuseums.org.uk
