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Non-Executive Director - Finance

Job details
Posting date: 13 February 2026
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 15 March 2026
Location: Cardiff, Cardiff, CF104NL
Company: Acorn Recruitment
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: a1WNz0000041JmHMAU_1770977319

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Summary

We are recruiting a Non-Executive Director (Finance) on behalf of Central South Active Partnership.

CSAP operates as a company limited by guarantee, under a robust and transparent governance framework. At the core of this structure is a skilled, inclusive, and diverse Board of Directors, that will work with our partners to shape and deliver our strategic direction.

Key Details

  • Estimated time commitment is 0.5 - 1.0 days per month.
  • Meeting frequency: Board meetings are held in-person with the option to access remotely and are held bi-monthly and typically last for 2 hours.
  • Term: The term of office is 3 years. No Non-Executive Director shall serve more than two consecutive terms of 3 years in office.
  • Remuneration: Voluntary. Travel and subsistence costs will be paid at our standard rates in line with our Travel and Subsistence Policy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide efficient and effective strategic leadership of Central South Active Partnership (CSAP).
  • Uphold and work towards the vision, mission, values, behaviours, and objectives of CSAP and ensure the organisation continues to work towards these.
  • Ensure CSAP complies with relevant legal and governance requirements.
  • Promote prudent and effective management of organisational resources (Financial and human).
  • Ensure there are strategies and policies in place that will support the objectives of CSAP.
  • Promote the work of CSAP and act as a spokesperson for CSAP where required.
  • Provide strategic financial direction to support CSAP to meet its strategic goals.
  • Provide strategic direction to ensure that CSAP is financially robust and sustainable.
  • Ensure CSAP is fully compliant with any statutory and regulatory obligations.

Essential Requirements

  • Ability to act with professionalism and probity.
  • A commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity.
  • Ability to think strategically.
  • Experience of financial leadership demonstrating responsibility for leading, shaping or contributing to organisational financial strategy, stewardship and governance.
  • Experience of financial horizon scanning and long-term planning to support decision making.
  • Ability to provide financial insight to guide investment decisions to support sustainable growth and value creation.
  • Ability to communicate financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.

Please find the full candidate pack attached on our website.

How to Apply

Please be aware that as part of your application, you will be required to provide:

  1. Updated CV 
  2. A supporting statement (maximum one page) outlining why you wish to join the partnership and why you are a credible candidate, referencing the person specification.

Deadline: Midnight 11th March

Interviews: 1st Aprill 2026

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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