Audit and Risk Committee Chair (Non-Executive Director)

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 7000 homes and deliver services to nearly 12000 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:

Lead a high-performing Audit & Risk Committee ensuring robust oversight and effective governance

Provide clarity and assurance on financial integrity controls and regulatory compliance

Oversee risk in a dynamic environmentbalancing ambition with careful decision-making

Bring constructive challenge and independent judgement at Board level

Support strategic discussions on growth treasury investment and long-term sustainability

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:

A recognised financial qualification (ACA) and senior-level finance experience

Strong understanding of audit risk internal controls and assurance frameworks

A track record of operating effectively in Board or Committee environments

The confidence and presence to support and challenge constructively

Commercial acumen and the ability to navigate complex regulated environments

An ability to understand and engage well with our customers.

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:

we are all about the Customer

We are one team

We are easy to do business with

We are striving for excellence

We are forward thinking

Why Join Alliance Homes

Make a meaningful impacthelp shape an organisation that directly improves lives and communities

Influence at Board levelplay a key role in financial stewardship and strategic decision-making

Bring your expertise to a purpose-led organisation navigating real-world complexity and change

Work with a committed high-performing Board and Executive team

Contribute to the future of housing at a time when governance risk and assurance have never been more important

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.

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: 31stAugust 2026

Interviews: 21st September 2026

At Alliance we want to create places to live that our customers are proud to call home.

Our teams care about the lives of the people who live in our 6500 homes. We want our customers to belong feel safe and thrive in a successful community.

Our values are what makes us tick. Our colleagues bring theirAGAMEto deliver great services and to support each other to be the best they can be.

AMBITIOUS FOR ALL- We are one team aiming high for our customers.

GENUINE We are authentic and encourage everyone to be themselves.

AWAKE TO OPPORTUNITY We are constantly curious and drive innovation through collaboration.

MAKE THE DIFFERENCE we are proactive and strive to make a positive impact.

EFFECTIVE We are professional and can be relied on to achieve consistently good results.