Non-Executive Member of the Wales Audit Office

Non-Executive Member of the Wales Audit Office Non-Executive Member £12,500 per annum, non-pensionable, 2-3 days per month. Location : Wales The Wales Audit Office (WAO) Board has responsibility to develop the strategic direction of the WAO and ensure the functions of the organisation are delivered efficiently and cost-effectively. The organisation employs around 280 staff, and the Auditor General is its Chief Executive and Accounting Officer. The Auditor General is a statutory office holder responsible for a range of audit functions including the audit of the accounts of most public bodies in Wales. The Senedd (Welsh Parliament) is looking to appoint a Non-Executive Member to the Board, to commence in July 2025. In total the WAO Board comprises nine members, five of whom are non-executives (including the Chair) plus the Auditor General for Wales and three employees of the WAO. The Non-Executive Members are appointed by the Welsh Parliament (‘the Senedd’). One employee member is nominated by the Auditor General and the other two are appointed by the Non-Executive Members following a ballot of WAO staff. If you are interested in applying for this role it is important to refer to the eligibility criteria governing these roles in the candidate information brief.

Location: Newport, GB

Posted Date: 2/5/2025