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Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

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Apply to join the Institution’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (2 vacancies: Deputy Chair and Ordinary Member)

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The Audit & Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) plays a vital role in ensuring robust governance, effective risk management and financial integrity. As a member of this influential committee that reports into the Trustee Board, you will help shape strategic decisions and strengthen internal controls and risk management across the organisation (including its trading subsidiary).

About you

Are you an experienced professional with an interest in governance, accountability, risk and strategic oversight? We are seeking talented individuals to join our Audit & Risk Assurance Committee in two key roles.

What you will do

Ordinary member - role overview:

  • Contribute to discussions on governance, risk, compliance and audit
  • Provide independent challenge and insight 
  • Support continuous improvement across assurance frameworks
  • Review financial reporting and internal controls

Deputy Chair - in addition to an ordinary member’s duties:

  • Support the ARAC Chair in leading the committee and ensure that the committee fulfils its assurance function
  • Assist with risk deep dives
  • Chair meetings when required (in the absence of the ARAC Chair)
  • Help drive forward effective committee performance
  • Act as a key point of contact for the committee

How you will benefit

Role Description and Terms of Reference:

Ordinary Member Role Description
Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Terms of Reference

Applications for Audit & Risk Assurance Committee Deputy Chair and Ordinary Member are now open to Fellows of the Institution for the Deputy Chair role, and corporate members or external applicants for the Ordinary Member role.

How much time it will take

Time Commitment & Terms

  • The Committee will meet at least five times per year. Meetings will be face-to-face, virtual or hybrid, with at least one being face-to-face. Committee members are required to attend at least four out of five meetings per year.
  • Preparation and review of papers in advance of meetings
  • Ordinary Members will have a term of up to three years, which could be extended to a second term of up to three years.

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Applications for Audit & Risk Assurance Committee Deputy Chair and Ordinary Member are now open to Fellows of the Institution for the Deputy Chair role, and corporate members or external applicants for the Ordinary Member role.

How to apply:

  • Please read the Role Description/Person Specification and Terms of Reference (available on the ‘apply for’ link below). You will also find important information about the work of the Audit & Risk Assurance Committee and its members here.
  • Complete the online Webrecruit application form* (see link below) and upload your latest CV (please note that this must be limited to two pages). When completing the online application form, please note the maximum number of words for each question.  
  • Should you require assistance with your application, please refer to our Governance Volunteer Opportunities – Guide to enhance your application.
  • Apply for Deputy Chair or Ordinary Member of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
  • Please submit your application by no later than 23:59hrs (BST) 10 August 2026. 

**If you have not previously used Webrecruit to apply for an IMechE role, you can either register for a new account (as the Webrecruit system is separate to your online IMechE member account) or apply as 'guest'.

Your application will be acknowledged and reviewed by the Nominations Committee.

If you have any questions about the application process or would like to discuss the online application form, please contact nominations@imeche.org