Member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee in London

Member of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee

Use your financial expertise to help shape a brighter future for children and young people

Anna Freud is seeking an experienced finance professional to join our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee as a voluntary Committee Member. You will support our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families, helping us advance our mission to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts their lives. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What you’ll do

This voluntary role will provide independent financial oversight, strategic insight and constructive challenge to support the effective governance, sustainability and risk management of Anna Freud.

• Contribute financial expertise to the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
• Provide oversight and constructive challenge across financial management, sustainability, audit and risk.
• Identify key financial opportunities and risks to support informed decision-making by the Board of Trustees.
• Use independent judgement to promote and protect Anna Freud’s best interests.
• Keep informed about the organisation’s operating environment and uphold Anna Freud’s values, behaviours and compliance requirements.

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and qualified finance professional who can provide independent judgement, strategic insight and constructive challenge, with a strong commitment to improving children and young people’s mental health.

• Strong financial leadership experience, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• A recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent professional expertise.
• Knowledge of the Charities SORP and an understanding of financial governance, audit and risk management.
• Sound judgement and the ability to provide constructive challenge and strategic insight.
• A commitment to Anna Freud’s values and improving outcomes for children and young people’s mental health.

Key details

Contract type: Voluntary

Time commitment:

• Three online Finance, Audit and Risk Committee meetings per year, for a three-year term
• Reasonable preparation time in advance of meetings
• Reasonable expenses reimbursed where applicable

Next steps

How to apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest and relevant experience to Leighton Davy, Talent Acquisitions Manager: leighton.davy@annafreud.org

Timeline

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Interview: To be held at a mutually convenient time

Questions?

Please email recruitment@annafreud.org with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.