Company: Clarendon Executive
Location: Belfast
Posted: May 12th, 2026
Audit & Risk CommitteeMember LegalExpertise
About Choice Housing
Our client, Choice Housing Ireland, is one of the largest housing associations in Ireland.Choiceprovides high-quality, affordable, sustainable homes and creates neighbourhoods where people are proud to live. With assets under management approaching £1 billion and annual revenue of £100 million, Choice is committed to making a significant impact on communities.
Governance
Choice is renowned for the calibre of its Board and Committee Members and for embedding the highest standards of accountability, integrity, and probity. The mainboard has 4 standing committees Audit & Risk, Development & Growth,Tenant & Client Services and Finance.
The Opportunity
We are seeking acommitteemember for the Audit & Riskcommitteewith legalexpertiseto provide assurance on relevant risk identification and management and to inform the organisations legal risk appetite. This appointment will strengthen the Committees ability to foresee,qualifyand mitigate legal and regulatory risk to protect our tenants, their communities, ourpartnersand the Choice Group.
The role requires:
Aqualified solicitor or barrister with demonstrable experience in contracts, regulatory compliance,orprocurement within complex organisations.
Board-level risk oversight capability, including risk-appetite setting, internalcontrolsand incident response governance.
Ideally,priorexposure (or knowledge of) charity or public-sector governance, including oversight of internal & external audit and assurance mapping.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation with the ambition, scale, and resources of Choice. The role will appeal to individuals who recognise the vital contribution that quality social and affordable housing makes to society.
Board appointments are non-remunerated and require a commitment to attend approximately six meetings per annum.
How to Apply
For further information and to apply, please contact Ciaran Sheehan, Managing Partner, Clarendon Executive, at ciaran.shee, quoting reference 25054. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion to explore your suitability, please contact Ciaran on .
Closing Date
Friday,22May2026.
Choice Housing Ireland is a champion of diversity, equality, and inclusion in the workplace. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community.
Skills:
Audit Risk Analysis Governance
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