Co-opted Audit Committee Member

With a community of over 5,000 students, we are an innovative, industry-focused university offering pre-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate level courses.

We foster an environment of creativity and collaboration, ensuring learners have access to outstanding opportunities in digital, media, design and business. Our offering spans, television and broadcasting, product design, architecture, graphic design, photography, fashion, computing and technology and business. Former students include music legend David Bowie, fashion designer Stella McCartney, 2012 Olympic torch designer Jay Osgerby and Oscar-winning producers Simon Egan and Gareth Ellis-Unwin.

Ravensbourne is a growing University, having doubled in student numbers in the last five years. Our staff base currently stands at around 370 core academic and professional services staff and 200 ‘hourly paid ‘sessional’ academic staff.’

Our strong financial position will enable us to build on our successes and invest in our strategic priorities.

 At Ravensbourne we are looking for a Co-opted Audit Committee Member in this voluntary role you will collaborate with fellow committee members to oversee the University's risk management processes, principal risks, control environment, internal and external audits, and annual accounts. You'll provide strategic guidance, support, to the Vice-Chancellor and the Executive Team in these critical areas.

Role Responsibilities:

Promote the University externally, forging links to networks that support its goals.

Provide strategic leadership and contribute to committee meetings to advance Ravensbourne University's mission, vision, and values.

Ensure proper conduct and governance, whilst upholding the Nolan Principles and champion equality, diversity.

Provide support to the Board to manage organisational risk. Scrutinise the University's principal risks, risk management processes, internal audit reports, and annual accounts.

Participate in decision-making during scheduled committee meetings and monitor performance against agreed KPIs.

Build effective relationships with committee members, the Vice-Chancellor, Finance Director, and University Secretary, while respecting the boundaries of executive and non-executive roles.

Attend a governor induction programme, and any other relevant training participate in Board effectiveness reviews and engage in ongoing training as needed. 

Committee meetings in academic year 2025-26 are scheduled for the following dates:

• 9 September 2025
• 12 November 2025 (including a joint meeting with our Finance Committee)
• 18 February 2026
• 27 May 2026

If you are an experienced professional with a senior-level background in finance, risk, or audit, driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for shaping the future of higher education, join us.

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