Finance & Audit Committee Chair; Volunteer Trustee

Job title Finance & Audit Committee Chair (Volunteer Trustee)

Reference FAC/Vol/01/26

Time Commitment Approx. 1 day per month

Remuneration Volunteer (reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed)

Location Scotland-wide (hybrid – remote and in-person meetings)

Closing date
16th February 2026 at 9 a.m.

We want Scotland to be the best place for refugees to thrive, challenge injustice, achieve their ambitions and empower their communities, no matter where they have come from or how they arrived.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven individual to join our Board as a Trustee and take on the additional role of Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee.

This is a pivotal governance role, providing leadership and assurance around the organisation’s financial strategy, controls, risk management and long-term financial sustainability. Working closely with the Board Chair, Deputy Chief Executive and Senior Finance Manager, you will help ensure robust financial oversight while supporting thoughtful, forward-looking discussion at Board level.

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates who bring:

• Senior-level financial leadership experience, with the confidence to guide Boards through complex financial decisions
• Experience of contributing to Finance, Audit or Risk Committees
• Strong understanding of financial governance, audit and risk management
• The ability to provide both support and constructive challenge, acting as a strategic partner to the executive team
• Sound judgement, personal integrity and a strong alignment with our mission and values

About us

Scottish Refugee Council is Scotland’s national refugee charity. Every year, weprovide direct support and advice to people rebuilding their lives in Scotland, standing up for people’s rights and campaign for a fairer and more humane asylum system and enhanced integration for communities in Scotland.

The vision is for a Scotland in which all people seeking refugee protection are welcome. A place where men, women and children are protected, find safety and support, have their human rights and dignity respected and can achieve their full potential. Together, we can build a better future with refugees in Scotland. Find out more atwww.s .

Interviews are expected on w/c 23rd February 2026

For an informal chat about the role, please contact:

This post will be subject to a Disclosure check.

Please note that feedback can only be provided to applicants who reach the interview stage.

Scottish Refugee Council is working towards being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community, irrespective of age; disability; gender reassignment; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion and belief; sex and sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status.

We are an accredited Scottish Living Wage employer.

Scottish Refugee Council is a Registered Charity. Charity Number: SC008639

Job Category: Finance and Audit Committee Chair Glasgow Trustee

Job Type: Volunteer

Job Location: Glasgow Hybrid working Scotland