Finance Sub-Committee Member

Finance Sub-Committee Member - with IT/Digital expertise, Association of Optometrists (AOP)Circa £400 per day, up to 6 days per year

Main office in London but location is flexible

This is an important committee role offering the opportunity to add value to the AOP by contributing key experience and knowledge of Digital and IT strategies to help shape future IT strategic direction.

The Association of Optometrists is the leading representative membership organisation for optometrists in the UK, supporting nearly 80% of practising optometrists to fulfil their professional roles to protect the nation’s eye health.

This Committee role has particular importance as it ensures that the AOP has professional input into its decisions and governance of the IT and Digital strategy. You will contribute to the Finance Committee’s work overseeing the effectiveness of the AOP’s business operations and offering specialist advice to the executive, particularly in the area of digital transformation and data management. You will support the overall governance of the organisation, helping to promote high standards of professionalism and integrity in the pursuit of its objectives.

To be considered for this important role you will need a strong track record of working at a senior level preferably in an insurance related organisation or a relevant membership body; you will need experience of working and/or interfacing at Board level to drive strategy; and you will need well-honed strategic and analytical skills along with board level experience in an IT/Digital focussed role.

This role will really suit someone who is looking to develop a portfolio career or would like to develop their knowledge and experience in another organisation.

AOP has 3 Finance Sub-Committee meetings a year. It is anticipated that the role will require circa 6 days per year.

For further information or to request a candidate application pack, please contact our retained consultant Catherine Whitmore at Memcom Executive, our specialist consultancy at catherine@memcom.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 16th December, 2024

Please refer to our candidate application pack for more details.