Committee Member - Audit and Risk Committee

Audit & Risk Committee Member – Royal College of Physicians
Ensuring Integrity and Governance for a Better Healthcare Future

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is seeking experienced professionals to join its Audit & Risk Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to help safeguard the integrity and governance of a globally respected organisation dedicated to improving patient care and health outcomes.

About the RCP:
Representing over 40,000 members worldwide, the RCP is committed to improving diagnosis, treatment, and care while promoting excellence in education and leadership. With an annual budget of £40 million, the RCP operates from London and Liverpool, with regional offices supporting its mission.

About the Role:
As a member of the Audit & Risk Committee, you will provide strategic oversight and governance, ensuring that the RCP operates at the highest ethical and financial standards. You will play a critical role in reviewing financial systems, risk management, and internal and external audit processes to support the RCP’s commitment to excellence and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the RCP’s financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with accounting standards.
* Review internal and external audit findings, recommending actions to address identified issues.
* Monitor the effectiveness of risk management frameworks and internal controls, including those related to fraud prevention and whistleblowing policies.
* Advise on key governance matters, including financial policies, procedures, and the annual audit strategy.

We are seeking candidates with:
* Significant experience in internal/external audit, risk management, or accounting within complex organisations.
* Strong knowledge of governance and risk frameworks, preferably within the charity sector.
* Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to evaluate complex data and provide clear strategic advice.
* A commitment to the RCP’s values of care, learning, and collaboration.

Commitment:
The committee meets at least three times annually, typically virtually. Members serve a three-year term, extendable for another three years at the discretion of the Chair.

Remuneration:
This is a voluntary position. Expenses incurred while attending meetings are reimbursable per RCP policy.

How to Apply:
To apply, please send your CV to Senior Appointments at Charity People in the first instance and we will share the candidate pack with full application instructions. Applications close on 2nd January 2025.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.