Non Executive Board Member

Chair of the Finance Committee for the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire Application Deadline: Friday 12th December 2025 About the Diocese As part of the Church of England, the Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham serves over a million people through its network of around 300 churches across the city and county of Nottinghamshire, with two in South Yorkshire, and 73 church schools. The Diocese has a vision for bringing God’s Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond and is committed to the mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage. The Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance oversees the diocesan finances and has an annual budget of £12 million, and assets of £93 million. Role Overview We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated missionally minded individual to serve as Chair of the Finance Committee. The successful applicant will also serve as an ex‑officio member of Bishop’s Council as the Trustee Body of the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance, and will likely sit on the Risk and Audit, and Investment Committees. This is a pivotal role in ensuring sound financial leadership, governance, strategic planning, and alignment of resources with the diocesan vision and mission with the aim of promoting financial sustainability. It is a voluntary position, with out‑of‑pocket expenses reimbursed, and an annual commitment of up to 15 working days. The role will be appointed for an initial term of three years. Join us in shaping the financial future of the Diocese, ensuring our resources effectively support our communities and mission. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership Collaborate with the Diocesan Bishop, Chief Executive, Finance Director and Bishop’s Council to help develop and oversee the Diocesan financial strategy, ensuring it supports the mission and vision of the Diocese and long‑term sustainability Support the Chief Executive and Finance Director in presenting the annual budget, long‑term financial plans and annual reports and accounts to Bishop’s Council and Diocesan Synod. Oversight and Governance Chair meetings of the Finance Committee, attend meetings of sub‑committees to ensure effective governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements when receiving reports into Finance Committee from the sub committees. Be an ex officio member of Bishop’s Council (the Trustee Body) and Diocesan Synod. Ensure the boundaries of delegated management are clearly defined to ensure diocesan administrative staff can be given freedom to manage the Board’s operations Stewardship and Compliance Ensure that financial systems and procedures are robust, transparent, and compliant with charity and company law. Oversee the management of diocesan assets, including investments and property, ensuring they are utilised effectively and efficiently to resource the diocesan vision and mission. Advisory Role Facilitate communication between the Finance Committee and other diocesan bodies, ensuring a cohesive approach to financial decision‑making. Involvement in the recruitment of the Chief Executive and Finance Director. Ensure regular review of Risk Registers, identifying potential financial risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them. Ensure that appropriate internal controls are communicated to the Finance Committee to safeguard diocesan funds and assets. Representation and Advocacy Represent the Diocese in country‑wide financial discussions and forums, advocating for the financial needs and priorities of the Diocese. Engage with parishes and other stakeholders to promote financial stewardship and support for diocesan initiatives. Candidate Profile Proven experience in senior financial management, accounting, or related fields. Strong business and commercial acumen. Proven experience in governance, strategic planning and change management within complex organisations. Demonstrable experience of chairing meetings. Strong leadership, collaborative and communication skills, with the ability to engage and inspire stakeholders. Experience of the not for profit sector. Commitment to the mission and values of the Church, with a focus on ethical stewardship. An understanding of parish life and the opportunities, concerns, and issues it brings. Eligible to act as a charity trustee. Special Conditions There is a genuine requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian in the Anglican tradition or another member denomination of Churches Together in England or a member of the Evangelical Alliance. Application Process IPB Group are supporting the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance to identify candidates and recruit the Chair of the Finance Committee role. Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, and a covering letter outlining their interest and suitability for the role, to Oliver Gillinson at SNDBF@ipb.group. Closing Date for Applications Friday 12th December 2025. Interviews will take place later in December or early January to be confirmed. Contact Information For further information about the role, or the Southwell and Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance, or to receive a copy of the candidate pack, please contact Oliver directly via email at SNDBF@ipb.group or via telephone on 0115 648 1880. #J-18808-Ljbffr