Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee Bernicia Group, Northumberland £2,730 pa (inclusive of £500 travel) Bernicia is a progressive housing business with a set of values that reflect a sector that was created to help people. At Bernicia, how we do things, our culture and way of doing business, is equally important as what we do. For over 60 years Bernicia has been a highly respected organisation providing quality affordable homes and delivering a range of exceptional services to people across the North East region. We own and manage over 14,000 properties and provide homes and services to over 60,000 residents. We employ over 550 people and have an annual turnover in excess of £90 million. Bernicia has a proud history of working with and listening to tenants and customers. Through better understanding comes better decision making, that in turn helps us invest wisely to deliver the maximum social value we can for our communities. Our Housing People, Helping People corporate strategy will see us invest over £210 million in services, in new and existing homes, in neighbourhoods, in communities and in the North East region. Our commercial subsidiary, Kingston, is a profit for purpose company. It is a highly successful leasehold block and open spaces management company and through its estate agency, Living Spaces, it provides sales and private rented services to a wide range of customers. Our charitable Bernicia Foundation provides additional support to strengthen communities and help equip people for life and to realise their full potential. Independent Member – Audit and Risk Committee We are seeking an independent member to join our group audit and risk committee, with a professional background in finance, accounting, or auditing. You will be a qualified accountant and have substantial senior management in this field, gained within a large and complex organisation. You will share our values and have the ability to focus on strategy. You will also have the credibility to constructively challenge and work collaboratively with committee members to help develop and deliver our strategic plans. Prior experience of the Housing Sector is desirable but not essential as we will consider applicants from any industry sector. We would prefer applicants to be resident in the North East. Closing date for applications: Friday 20th June. There will be the opportunity for shortlisted candidates to meet the Chief Executive and Director of Corporate Governance prior to the formal interviews. Informal meetings and formal interviews will take place during July Further details and information on how to apply can be found on the microsite: https://bernicia.castlepeak-group.com/ or by emailing james.carss@castlepeak-group.com The Group is fully committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and we particularly welcome applicants from group who are currently under represented at Bernicia.