External Member of Audit and Risk Assurance Committeeclosed

Deadline for applications: 19th June 2023

The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK Parliament, independent from the House of Commons.  The people who work for the House of Lords support the House in carrying out its duties, and perform a range of procedural and corporate functions necessary for the running of the House. 

The House Of Lords are looking for an exceptional and capable non-executive member to join their Audit and Risk Assurance Committee to probe and provide constructive challenge that will support the House to improve its delivery and performance; and provide comfort to the Public that the House is committed to effective governance and risk management.

We're interested in hearing from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Audit and governance issues.
• Management of large-scale change programmes, for example large-scale construction work, capital investments.
• Risk management.

Alongside the following experience and attributes: 

• Board or Board-level experience within a complex organisation in the public, private or not-for-profit sectors.
• Experience of public sector governance and accountability arrangements
• Understanding of audit and risk management within a complex environment.
• Ability to think strategically, synthesise complex information, weigh up options, measure risks and build consensus.
• The highest levels of personal integrity, fairness and impartiality as enshrined in the Seven Principles of Public Life, known as the Nolan principles.

For a full person specification and role description, please download the candidate information pack using the appropriate links on this page. 

Individuals are ineligible for this role if they are current or former Members of either House of Parliament. If you have undertaken party political activity in earlier periods, this does not disqualify you from applying but should be declared to explore any potential for conflict of interests.

This is a 3 year role with the potential for extension. Meetings are typically held in person at the Parliamentary Estate in London. The Management Board takes a flexible approach and remote joining arrangements are available. The role is remunerated at £9000 per annum.

How To Apply:

The recruitment process is being undertaken by Inclusive Boards on behalf of The House of Lords. If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 23.59  on 18/06/2023:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum 2 sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meetthe person specification. Please note that the covering letter will be assessed as part of your full application.
• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. (Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.)

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a call to discuss the role please email HOL@inclusiveboards.co.uk or call 0207 267 8369.