Recruiting New Members – Children’s Commissioner’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

We’re recruiting! Two new Independent (non-Executive) Members to sit on the Children’s Commissioner’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

The Children’ Commissioner for Wales Rocio Cifuentes MBE is the statutory, independent office holder who protects and promotes children’s rights in Wales. We listen to and speak up for children and young people in Wales so that children’s rights are protected, and we support challenge and influence public services in Wales to make a positive impact on their lives.

We’d love to find members for our Audit and Risk Assurance Committee who are as passionate as us about achieving positive outcomes in the lives of children and young people in Wales and their ability to access their rights

We’re seeking two new independent members to sit on our Audit and Risk Assurance Committee to scrutinise, challenge and provide independent advice to the children’s commissioner on how her office is governed, how it manages risk, and how effectively and efficiently the team utilises public funds.

We are particularly looking for people with skills and experience in governance, risk management and/or finance. drawn from the public, private or third sector. Experience in reviewing the comprehensiveness and reliability of assurances on governance and risk management would be particularly relevant. We are also looking for passion and interest in children’s rights as they relate to children and young people’s lives in Wales.

The appointment is for a term of three years and members will be invited to start in post in July 2026.  The time commitment for this role is 6 days per year, with 4 meetings per year which are a mix of hybrid and in-person meetings, at which attendance is expected. The role is not remunerated, but all travel and subsistence expenses are covered. See the role description for more information.

To apply for this opportunity please submit a CV and supporting statement (max 500 words) recruitment@childcomwales.org.uk setting out your suitability for the role and what you would bring to the role if successful, giving details of any r relevant knowledge, skills and experience.

Please apply by Friday 13^th February 2026

Audit and Risk Assurance Committee – Role Profile

We are committed to having a team which represents the communities we serve, and therefore particularly welcome applications from individuals with protected characteristics which are currently under-represented in our team.