Finance, Audit and Risk Committee Member (Voluntary)

Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FAR) Member - Voluntary position.  Seeking a volunteer to guide the financial and strategic direction of CILIP.

About the role

CILIP (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) is seeking a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Finance, Audit, and Risk Committee. This is a great time to get involved as we work to improve how we support library, knowledge and information professionals across the UK

As a member of the FAR Committee, you’ll help guide the financial and strategic direction of CILIP.  Ensuring we continue to support our members and promote the importance of libraries and information services in society.

About CILIP

CILIP is the UK’s professional body for librarians and information specialists. We help our members develop their skills and careers while advocating for the value of libraries, knowledge and information services.

• Vision: A professional community, dedicated to changing lives through quality information, services and expertise.
• Mission: To be the leading professional membership association for people working in information, knowledge, libraries and related disciplines.
• Values: We will stand for and actively champion the values that unite our profession: Social justice, Intellectual freedom and Evidence-based practice

Role Responsibilities

As part of the FAR Committee, you will provide advice and oversight on financial and risk matters. Your role will include:

• Reviewing the financial planning, budgeting, and reporting of CILIP's Executive team
• Ensuring robust financial controls, audit and risk management processes are in place
• Helping to develop strategies to achieve our goals
• Ensure CILIP manages its resources responsibly
• Acting in the best interests of the charity

Who We Are Looking For: 

We’re looking for someone with financial expertise who shares our mission and values.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with financial expertise who wants to make a real difference. We are particularly interested in candidates who:

• Have a background in charity finance, accounting, audit practices or a related field
• Have experience managing investment portfolios
• Possess strong strategic thinking and leadership skills

Will I be paid?

CILIP FAR members are volunteers and these positions are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed, in line with CILIP’s expenses policy.  

Diversity and Inclusion

CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups. If you need any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please do let us know. 

Induction and Support

Trustee experience is not needed.  New trustees will receive full training and support to help them succeed in the role. You’ll work with our trustees and in partnership with our Chief Commercial Officer, ensuring accountability to the board as a whole.

This role offers opportunities for personal fulfilment and professional development while supporting an organisation that makes a difference.

If you are passionate about empowering library, knowledge and information professionals and want to use your financial expertise to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

Send a copy of your CV and personal statement by 6th April 2025.

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