The Board of Governors is seeking a Co-opted Member of its Audit Committee. It is intended that the appointee will serve an initial four year term to the 31st July 2028. The Audit Committee normally meets four times each financial year, on Fridays at the Brayford Campus, with a member development session normally scheduled in January. Co-opted members do not serve as independent governors but do have access to board papers on a confidential basis.
The Audit Committee provides assurance to the Board of Governors in relation to its responsibilities for appropriate financial management and the safeguarding of University and public funds; the effectiveness of internal control, governance and conduct of the University’s operations; the management of institutional risk; and matters of economy, efficiency and effectiveness (value for money).
Candidates will have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills and convey an understanding of the principles of good systems of control and governance as well as experience in some or all of: accounting; audit; business planning; corporate governance; cyber information management and technology; equality and diversity; financial management; health and safety; risk management.
We want candidates who demonstrate a real interest in and enthusiasm for the development of Lincoln as a leading 21st century University, and a commitment to its staff and students and its institutional reputation. Candidates from a variety of different fields of expertise who possess a range of relevant skills are encouraged to apply. Prior experience of a board role is not a prerequisite where candidates can demonstrate equivalent experience e.g. chairing steering committees, leading material programmes of work at a large organisation etc.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience of working on an Audit Committee of a business with material turnover. The current committee has a diverse group of members who take pride in their collaborative, constructive, and challenging approach built on their collective desire to support the success of the University. If you’d like to be part of this style of approach and can bring skills to further improve our ability to help the University from a risk and control perspective, we’d love you to apply.
To Apply:
A detailed Role Descriptor can be found at the bottom of this vacancy.
Interested individuals should e-mail a covering letter outlining how they feel they meet the criteria of the role, and a copy of their CV, to governors@lincoln.ac.uk on or before Sunday 22 September 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to meet with the Chair of the Audit Committee and other Audit Committee members.
This is a voluntary unpaid role. All reasonable travel and subsistence expenses incurred on University business will be reimbursed.
If you have any questions or you’re enthused but not sure if you’re right for the role, please contact Aaron Smith, Secretary to the Board of Governors, via governors@lincoln.ac.uk.
To apply for this position, please contact:
If you have any questions or you’re enthused but not sure if you’re right for the role, please contact Aaron Smith, Secretary to the Board of Governors, via governors@lincoln.ac.uk.
