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The Organisation
Founded in 1946, United Bible Societies is a global fellowship of 156 Bible Societies working across more than 240 countries and territories, united by a shared mission: to make the Bible available and accessible to everyone, everywhere, in a language they understand and a format they can use.
Together, Bible Societies translate, publish, distribute, and support meaningful engagement with Scripture through a wide range of programmes and initiatives. Today, more than 6 billion people have access to the Bible in their heart language, with United Bible Societies having contributed to 70% of the world’s full Bible translations.
As the service organisation for the Fellowship, United Bible Societies Association provides strategic and operational support to help Bible Societies thrive in their local contexts. This includes translation and publishing expertise, international grant management, governance support, and organisational development.
As UBS celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026, the organisation continues to look ahead with ambition and commitment to its vision of “the Bible for everyone.”
The Role
We are pleased to present this opportunity to join United Bible Societies Association as an Independent Board Member and Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee. This is an opportunity to play an important role in supporting the governance, financial stewardship, and strategic direction of a global Christian organisation with significant international reach and impact.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Chairing the Finance & Audit Committee, including setting agendas and leading discussions across committee meetings each year.
- Playing a full and active role as a member of the Board of Trustees, contributing to the overall governance and strategic direction of UBSA.
- Overseeing financial governance, risk management, audit, and internal control arrangements across the organisation.
- Supporting and providing constructive challenge to the Finance Director and Chief Operating Officer.
- Monitoring the organisation’s financial health and ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance requirements.
- Ensuring appropriate controls are in place to manage risk, safeguard assets, and address conflicts of interest appropriately.
- Helping shape the effectiveness and composition of the Finance & Audit Committee to ensure an appropriate balance of skills and experience.
- Supporting the mission and values of the organisation and, as a Christian, being committed to the furtherance of Bible ministry within an inter-confessional context.
The Person
We are seeking a passionate, values-driven leader, inspired by our mission and ready to contribute their expertise, time, and insight. As an independent Board member you will work collaboratively with fellow Trustees to guide United Bible Societies Association through an evolving global landscape and help deliver meaningful, sustainable impact across the Fellowship.
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate the following:
- A committed Christian of any denominational background, with a passion for the Bible.
- Openness and respect for the diverse traditions within the Christian Church.
- Strong financial acumen, with experience in a strategic leadership role, ideally within an international context and familiarity with UK or comparable regulatory environments.
- Experience of committee work and strong understanding of good governance.
- Strategic thinking skills, sound independent judgement, and the ability to approach challenges creatively.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
- A collaborative leadership style, with the ability to exercise authority effectively within a collegiate Board environment.
- Openness to differing perspectives and the ability to engage constructively in robust discussion and debate.
- Experience in risk management, with an ability to balance prudent governance with faith-driven purpose.
- Independence: no prior service as a Board member or employee of a Bible Society.
Thank you!
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For more than a century, the RAF Benevolent Fund has stood beside the RAF Family; through
war and peace, hardship and change. From the first day in uniform to the final years of life,
we have been a constant source of emotional, practical and financial support. Today, our work
reaches serving personnel, veterans, families and the bereaved in more than 30 countries.
We are seeking an individual to join our Finance, Audit and Investments Committee which
provides advice, guidance and support to our Board who has Investment management / portfolio
experience.
The successful candidate will:
- advise on matters relating to the Fund’s investment policy and strategy;
- assist the Committee in monitoring and advising on the performance of the Fund’s Investment Managers; and
- offer advice and guidance on investing funds on behalf of the Fund
The full role description can be found on our website. These roles are voluntary, however
reasonable out-of-pocket expenses are paid. We will provide the successful candidate with a bespoke
induction programme and relevant training / development.
Interested?
If you have the experience we are seeking and are as passionate about the RAF Family as we are, we
would love to hear from you.
Please send an up-to-date CV and covering email / letter outlining your background, skills,
experience and interest in the role to the email address noted on our website.
We welcome applications from anyone who has the experience we are seeking, irrespective of
background, community, industry or protected characteristics. If you require any reasonable
adjustments as part of your application process, please let us know. We operate safer selection
practices; this will involve the successful candidate being required to have a Disclosure and Barring
Service check.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and this position will remain open until we have
found our ideal candidate. No agencies please.
Registered Charity
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Our vision is that everyone in our RAF Family – veterans, serving personnel and their families – gets support in their hour of need.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.