Lay Representative

2 weeks ago


Greater London, United Kingdom Charity People Full time

Lay Representative Are you eager to contribute to a leading educational charity? The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), the UK’s leading body for tax advisers, seeks a Lay Representative for its Council. We promote taxation education and aim for a simpler, more efficient tax system. About the Role As a non-voting Lay Representative, you will act as a ‘critical friend’, offering independent insight and challenging Council perspectives. Your external viewpoint will ensure the Institute benefits the public and upholds its charitable goals. Key Contributions Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Institute’s strategy. Ensure the Institute conducts its affairs in accordance with its charitable status and objectives, focusing on public benefit. Provide Council with a yearly report (approximately one side of A4) on perceptions of the charity’s work in the public interest and towards its purposes. Utilise your skills to analyse complex issues and contribute constructively to discussions. Who We Are Looking For We are seeking an individual with strong governance and committee experience, ideally in a non-executive role, especially within charities or public bodies. You should have excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of engaging in strategic discussions and understanding complex reports. We value interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate with diverse groups and influence constructively. Important Independence Requirements To ensure role independence, we cannot accept applications from Chartered Tax Advisers, tax-related professionals, or individuals with recent trustee, employee, volunteer, or business ties to the Institute, or close personal connections with trustees or senior management. Please declare you do not fall into these categories in your application. Time Commitment & Remuneration The role involves attending five to six Council meetings annually, including at least two in-person meetings in Central London, plus an annual half-day strategy session. A fee is paid for preparation and attendance at meetings and an hourly rate for other authorised work. The Lay Representative is paid the following £500 preparation, attendance (including the giving of feedback and any associated emails) for all Council meetings (whether in-person or virtual) £71.42 hourly pre-approved rate for all other work, which must be pre-authorised in advance by the Chief Executive via email setting out the work. Such instances are expected to be exceptional. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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