Audit and Risk Management Committee Member - Remote

Salary: non-remunerated / voluntary

Hours: circa 4 hours per month

Contract: 3 years

Location: Remote - Predominantly remote working, and regular travel is required to Jisc offices and/or customers. Meeting in person is something we value so you may need to travel on occasion to our hub offices.

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, Jisc is seeking an individual with experience of cyber security, preferably in the higher or further education sector, to join the committee.  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. 

About Jisc:

Jisc is the UK digital, data and technology agency focused on tertiary education, research, and innovation. We are a not-for-profit organisation with a big ambition to improve lives through education and research by providing hardware, software, and networking solutions. Our talented people bring their own unique skills and experience to empower our members and customers with the technology they need to succeed. Take your next career step with us and you can make a real difference to the education and research sectors. 

About the role:

Members of the Audit and risk management committee have a key role in ensuring that the Jisc Group 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 external and internal auditors.

The independent committee member would have the cyber expertise to be able to guide the committee providing robust challenge and support in the strategic planning and decision-making processes.  This would, in turn, guide the board on the strategy for being the sector’s trusted cyber security partner and provider of the UK’s national research and education network (NREN).

Collectively with the other members of the Audit and Risk Management Committee, committee members take responsibility for providing support, challenge and strategic direction to the Board and the Executive Leadership Team.  

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.  

Independent members of the Audit and Risk Management committee are appointed by the Nominations and Governance committee.  

Experience Skills & personal qualities

• A strong collaborator who is able to provide effective challenge where necessary   
• Committed to Jisc and willing to uphold its values  
• A solid and demonstrable understanding of risk management 
• A good understanding of the risks facing Jisc 
• Sound financial knowledge  
• Cyber experience from HE/FE sector 

Why work for us?

At Jisc, everyone plays a key role and gets the chance to feel part of it, that to us is the definition of a meaningful career. We want to create a culture of lifelong learning. You can look forward to a rewarding job with opportunities to develop and make a real difference to the education and research sectors. 

We believe a balance between your personal and professional life is essential to your happiness and fulfilment. We work flexibly at Jisc and focus on outputs rather than presenteeism and are open to a whole range of ways of working. 

It isn’t about how many hours you spend at home or at work; it’s about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. Our hybrid working policy is flexible, and the frequency of time spent in your nominated office will vary across teams and job roles. 

Equity, diversity and inclusion:

At Jisc, we don’t look for ‘sameness’, but to truly include people who can add unique perspectives and experiences to our culture, and we are working hard to achieve progressive change. ‘Always inclusive’ is one of our six guiding principles which actively encourages us to bring our whole authentic selves to work. We believe that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our success.

Jisc believes our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We work with passionate colleagues to strengthen knowledge and awareness, provide learning and development opportunities, and foster multiple employee networks which create a sense of community and influence our policies and practice. 

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:

If there are any reasonable adjustments we may be able to put in place, we will be happy to help you.

You can contact governance@jisc.ac.uk if you have any questions in relation to this role.