Audit and Risk Committee

The Committee has delegated authority from the Board in accordance with its Terms of Reference and reports to the Board through the Chair of the Committee.

Membership:

The membership of the Committee will comprise:

• The Chair of the Committee, as appointed by the Board (usually a Trustee);

• At least one other trustee; and

• Up to three other individuals with recent and relevant audit and/or risk management experience.

Further information as to the function of the Audit and Risk Committee can be found in the Terms of Reference set out in the Governance Manual.

Term of Appointment: 

The Committee is appointed annually and subject to a maximum term of office of three consecutive years for non-trustee members.

Responsibilities:

Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• The ability to critically challenge the adequacy and effectiveness of financial and non-financial internal control and risk management activities.

• The ability to review risk in line with values, risk culture, and strategic objectives.

• Senior management experience in a large organisation.

• Knowledge and experience of compliance, whistleblowing and fraud.

• Knowledge or experience of information technology or information management.

• Knowledge or experience of health and safety.

• Knowledge or experience of audit and auditing practices.

• Knowledge of charity governance arrangements.

• Experience of working within a membership organisation.

• Experience of working within a complex, global organisation.

• Ability to challenge rigorously and debate constructively.

• Ability to analyse and weigh up complex information quickly in order to make informed and robust decisions.

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to debate issues constructively to reach a consensus.

• Highly effective listening skills, with the ability to respond to different viewpoints and draw on own and others’ expertise in developing thoughts and ideas.

• Works supportively and builds team cohesiveness with other Committee members and the executive who support the Committee

Personal Attributes

• Contributes effectively as a member of a high calibre and accomplished committee.

• Understands and accepts the responsibilities of the role.

• Able to bring energy to implementing improvements and bringing about change when required.

• Demonstrates sound and independent judgment and has an inclusive, consultative, collegiate and supportive style.

• Available to commit the necessary time and effort to fulfilling the role requirements.

• Embraces/commits to Ciarb's values and behaviours.

Time Commitment:

The Committee will usually meet on a quarterly basis by video-conference with the possibility of one face-to-face meeting each year to be held in London at Ciarb HQ. Additional meetings may take place at the request of the Chair.

Remuneration and Expenses: 

The roles are non-remunerated but expenses incurred in the proper performance of members’ duties will be reimbursed in accordance with Ciarb’s Expenses Policy.

Application Notes:

A covering letter of no more than 750 words along with your CV is required to complete your application. The deadline for applications is 1700hours GMT+1 by 27 September 2024.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ciarb reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.