Independent Committee Members - Finance, Risk and Audit Committee

GatenbySanderson; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK statutory professional regulator seeks two Independent Committee Members for their Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. The applicants should possess strong financial acumen, relevant accounting qualifications, and demonstrate a commitment to governance excellence in support of safeguarding public interests.

Qualifications

• Financially astute and literate with a relevant current accounting qualification.
• Ability to contribute through governance and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee.
• Support and challenge the governance of the organization.

Skills

Financial literacy

Governance experience

Team player

Education

Relevant accounting qualification

Job description

Independent Committee Members - Finance, Risk and Audit Committee

We are a leading statutory professional regulator committed to upholding the standards of conduct, practice and competence of architects registered in the UK. Our role is critical in safeguarding the interests of the public while supporting the development of the profession of architects.

Our work has arguably never been more important as we respond to key challenges such as the climate crisis and the public policy demands of moving to Net Zero. We also have an important role to play in responding to the requirements of the Building Safety Act 2022. The landscape across we operate is consequently a dynamic one. Over and above this, a broad range of organisational risks must be managed as we increasingly pursue business growth and excellence.

You will join us at a key stage in our development then, as we seek to grow and mature as an organisation. Strong governance is critical to our ability to work efficiently and effectively in the public interest, and in recognition of this, we have recently reviewed our approach. One of the outcomes of the review is the establishment of a new Finance, Risk and Audit Committee which will play an important role in ensuring that as an organisation, we are able to anticipate and mitigate financial, operational and reputational risk.

We are seeking two Independent Committee Members to join the Committee. Financially astute and literate with a relevant current accounting qualification, your relevant experience may have been gained in either an executive or non-executive capacity. What is most important is your ability to make a strong contribution through familiarity with the governance and regulatory frameworks relevant to the ARB, enabling you to both support and constructively challenge us to add value and build on our already high standards.

Over and above your skills and experience, you will be a team player with shared values; interested in our work and invested in our future success and impact.

We are excited to welcome new talent to the ARB. If this sounds like the role for you, we look forward to hearing from you.

To apply, visit www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe123076

For a confidential discussion please contact one of our recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson:

• Russell Brandon on [phone] or [e-mail] or
• Stephanie Wilson on 07880 382745 or [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 - 17:00

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Recruitment Timetable

Closing date for applications
Wednesday 30 July 2025 - 17:00pm

Shortlisting
Friday 8 August 2025

Informal conversations with Members of the Board and/or Executive
From w/c 11 August 2025

Interviews with ARB in Central London
Thursday 21 August 2025, Wednesday 27 August 2025, Thursday 28 August 2025, Wednesday 3 September 2025, Thursday 4 September 2025

How to apply

Applications should be made via www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe123076 . Please ensure that you provide the following information:

• Your CV (pdf)
• A supporting statement (pdf) (of not more than 2 pages) detailing how you can address the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
• Daytime, evening and/or mobile telephone numbers as well as your personal email address (to be used with discretion)
• Contact details for two referees. Referees should be people who can comment authoritatively on you as a person and as an employee and must include your current or most recent employer or his/her authorised representative. Confidential references are taken up on candidates shortlisted for formal interviews. However, we will refer back to you for confirmation that referees may be approached before any contact is made with them.
• A completed diversity monitoring form (this will appear as part of the online process).

Should you have any queries with regard to the application process, please contact Toria Lorman-Connolly at [e-mail]

For a confidential discussion please contact one of our recruitment advisers at GatenbySanderson:

Russell Brandon on [phone] or [e-mail]

Or

Stephanie Wilson on 07880 382745 or [e-mail]