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Role Description – Audit and Risk Chair Role

The Role

This is an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with a strong social value proposition and a well-regarded Board at a key moment of growth. RFL’s activities have a proven impact and make a real difference in enhancing communities and enriching lives. Central to RFL are its values of Integrity, Collaboration, Responsibility, Respect, and Evolution. The role holder will be replacing Judith Buttigieg on the Board, whose term expires in July 2027.

The appointed candidate will work with Board colleagues and the Executive to support RFL’s strategic oversight, governance, and continued growth of the Scheme. As Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Investment Committee, they will bring the financial expertise, sound judgement, independence, and governance experience required to oversee audit, risk management, internal controls, assurance, financial reporting, and regulatory matters in a regulated, purpose-led organisation. They will contribute confidently to discussions on RFL’s risk profile, operational resilience, financial stewardship, regulatory obligations, organisational capability, culture, and accountability.

They will also play an important role in ensuring that the Audit and Risk Committee provide effective oversight and constructive challenge to the Executive, supporting transparent reporting, strong governance, and the continued safeguarding of dormant asset holders’ rights while optimising financial benefits for good causes. The role may be particularly suited to an experienced non-executive director who is developing or has established a portfolio of Board and committee roles.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

  • We anticipate the role requiring a time commitment of approximately 30 days per annum.
  • The role will be remunerated at £34,000 per annum.
  • RFL’s NEDs enjoy a 3-year term, which may be renewed once.
  • There are typically four Board meetings and five Committee meetings a year, which are attended in person. Two are held in London and two are held in our head office in Crewe. In addition, the Board holds a Strategy Day in London once a year.
  • The successful candidate will take up their post in March 2027.