Audit and risk management committee member

Audit and Risk management committee member - Voluntary Salary: non-remunerated / voluntary
Contract: 3 years
Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.


For 30 years Jisc has pioneered digital solutions for UK education and research, transforming how knowledge is created, shared and used.
We are uniquely positioned to protect, promote and lead the sector in digital and data transformation, making a difference to students, communities and society. Together, we are working to build a better digital future for education and research.


Jisc is seeking to appoint a new independent member to our Audit and risk management committee. The Audit and risk management committee reports into the Jisc board. In order to support a balance of skills and experience across the committee, we are looking for a qualified accountant with recent and relevant accounting expertise, ideally with broad experience in audit. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who brings strong financial acumen and is ready to contribute to strategic oversight of a national organisation.
The Audit and Risk Management committee has a key role in ensuring that the Jisc Group and each company within it has adequate and appropriate internal controls and that the integrity of the financial statements of the Group and its subsidiary companies are beyond dispute. The committee also monitors the work and effectiveness of the internal audit function. However, Jisc will reimburse reasonable travel and subsistence expenses incurred while attending meetings or events necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. Upholding the , observing high standards of corporate governance, including respecting and promoting equality and diversity;
Undertaking any other such training as may be required from time to time; Experience Skills & personal qualities
An appropriate formal finance qualification demonstrating expertise (e.g. Chartered Accountant)
Experience of audit and financial management
A solid and demonstrable understanding of risk management
A good understanding of the risks facing Jisc

Serving on a committee requires a strategic and advisory approach, distinct from the hands-on nature of executive roles. Committee members play a vital role and may be considered for future vacancies on our board of trustees.


Equity, diversity and inclusion:
We work hard to create an equitable experience for our candidates and workforce which embraces all aspects of their identity including race and ethnicity, religion and belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, trans identities, age, class, disability, neurodivergence, or veteran status.


You can contact governance@jisc.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Candidates will be advised of the outcome of the application process as soon as possible and the role will begin as soon as possible.
When you apply for a role in our governance structure, we will ask you for sensitive personal information such as ethnicity, age, disability status, religion, gender, and sexual orientation ‘Diversity Information’.

This information is collected in line with our board and committee diversity policy which sets out how we at Jisc avoid discriminating against people and how we create a safe and inclusive atmosphere.

Our lawful basis for processing this Diversity Information is your explicit consent and answering the questions is completely voluntary. If you change your mind and wish to withdraw your consent for us to process this Diversity Information you can contact us at any time.

Once we receive your application, we will separate the application data and Diversity Information to be used for reporting against the committee role, which will be stored separately in an anonymous format. Whilst we will make every effort to store Diversity Information anonymously, if there is a small number of applicants there is a risk that the Diversity Information provided will enable you to be identified. We will only share information about the applicant pool with our Nominations and governance committee.

Any inaccurate information supplied during the application stages can lead to a job offer being withdrawn.