Audit and Risk Committee Member - Voluntary

Location:

Hybrid - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

About Jisc:

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.

The role: 

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. Reference should be made to the full committee terms of reference to ensure the role of the committee and its responsibilities are understood.  

Committee members are not remunerated for their role. However, Jisc will reimburse reasonable travel and subsistence expenses incurred while attending meetings or events necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. To ensure new members are well-prepared and confident in their role, a comprehensive induction programme is provided on appointment.

This role responsibilities include: 

• Acting in furtherance of the terms of reference of the committee; 
• Acting in furtherance of Jisc’s strategy, vision and mission; 
• Upholding the Nolan’s seven principles of public life, observing high standards of corporate governance, including respecting and promoting equality and diversity;  
• Attending scheduled committee meetings and contributing to impartial decision-making; 
• Undertaking any other such training as may be required from time to time; and participating in committee effectiveness reviews.

 Experience Skills & personal qualities

• An appropriate formal finance qualification demonstrating expertise (e.g. Chartered Accountant)
• Experience of audit and financial management
• A strong collaborator who is able to provide effective challenge where necessary 
• A commitment to Jisc and willingness to uphold its values
• 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.

Our Guiding Principles:

Jisc’s culture is powered by our four guiding principles: putting customers first, driving innovation, creating impact, and championing inclusive collaboration to deliver sustainable outcomes and shape a better future.

Equity, diversity and inclusion: 

Jisc believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging.

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.

Application process:

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and a CV, detailing the skills, experience and qualifications they would bring to this role.

The closing date for applications is 11:59pm on 24th October 2025. 

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.

Please let us know how we can best accommodate you throughout the recruitment process. We’re committed to making our process accessible and comfortable for everyone - just tell us what works best for you.

How we use your personal information:

When you apply for a position with Jisc we need to collect and process some of your personal information. We’ll use it, as described in our recruitment privacy notice and overarching Jisc privacy notice. 

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. You can choose not to provide this information when you make your application by ticking the ‘prefer not to say’ option. 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. 

We have a thorough background screening process that verifies the details you share with us in your CV and your application. Any inaccurate information supplied during the application stages can lead to a job offer being withdrawn.