Non-Executive Member of the Executive Committee of the Army Board and Chair of the Audit and Risk As
The Execuitve Committee of the Army Board (ECAB) is the principal decision-making body through which the Head of the Army (the Chief of the General Staff (CGS)) exercises command and focuses on the business aspects of the Army from strategy and future force development through to portfolio direction and in-year financial management.
This non-executive role is therefore at the heart of the British Army; supporting ECAB with independent advice, analytical rigour and strategic oversight to effectively shape how 110,000 people protect the UK and its dependent territories, prevent conflict, deal with disaster, and fight the nation's enemies. The successful candidate will also become the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Chair, bringing the specific skills and experience needed to shape the robust and independent assurance of an organisation of this complexity and financial scale (£12bn annual budget) - and the judgement and credibility to handle sensitive risks and issues within Defence.
The ideal candidate will bring board level experience in a large, complex and changing environment, with deep expertise in the risk, control and governance issues found in a commercial or government organisation of significant scale. You will also have experience as a Chair or Member of an audit committee for a large organisation. While former military experience is not required, it will be important that you have a passionate interest in the Defence and National Security agenda and an understanding of the economic and political environment within which the public sector operates. You will work in a collaborative manner, building effective relationships with colleagues across the organisation, with an open and personable style and an ability to champion and support diversity of thought, change and learning.
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Documents
1. NEM-ECAB-AARAC Applicant Pack 2024.pdf
Recruitment Timetable
Closing Date
Midday - Friday 19 April 2024
Longlist Meeting
w/c 22 April 2024
Preliminary interviews with GatenbySanderson
w/c 29 April and w/c 6 May 2024
Shortlist Meeting
w/c 13 May 2024
Final Panel Interviews
Friday 7th or Tuesday 18th June 2024 (TBC)
How to apply
To apply for this post, you will need to complete the online application process by no later than Midday on Friday 19th April 2024
You will be asked to submit the following:
1. A CV (maximum two sides A4, minimum font 12) setting out your career history and including details of any professional qualifications. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
2. A short Supporting Statement ( maximum two sides A4, minimum font 12 ) explaining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria. Make sure you refer to the contents of the information pack and provide specific examples which demonstrate proven and demonstrable expertise or ability.
Failure to submit both your CV and Supporting Statement will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.
Please ensure that both documents contain your full name. Please ensure your full name and the reference number are clearly stated at the top of your CV and additional papers.
In addition, to be considered for the role, you must complete a Diversity Monitoring Form and a Declaration of Interests form.
Should you encounter any issues with your online application or are unable to apply online please contact kirsten.hasseriis @gatenbysanderson.com
If you have queries about any aspect of this role, the recruitment process or you wish to have an informal discussion, then please contact:
Orla Brennan, Researcher: orla.brennan@gatenbysanderson.com
Michelle Atkinson, Principal Consultant: michelle.atkinson@gatenbysanderson.com
James Payne, Partner: james.payne@gatenbysanderson.com #J-18808-Ljbffr