Co-Opted Member of Audit Committee
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- Employer:
- Durham University
- Location:
- Durham
- Salary:
- Unremunerated
- Closing date:
- 12 noon, Wednesday 27th November 2024
- Job Ref:
- GSe115976
Description
Durham University is a globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence. It is a collegiate community of extraordinary people in a unique and historic setting and continues to be one of the highest rank universities in the country. Durham is truly a university like no other.
The Council at Durham is the governing body of the University and its Trustee Board. Council has ultimate responsibility for all the affairs of the University. Council is supported by a number of committees that include: Audit and Risk, Student Appeals, Finance, Governance and Nominations, People and Organisational Development, Remuneration, University Executive and Senate.
Durham University is now seeking a Co-Opted Member of the Audit and Risk Committee to supplement and enhance the skills represented on the Committee and support the University. The Co-opted member will have the skills, experience and connections to contribute to the Committee and the University. Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas: audit, risk, assurance, IT and cyber security, data and digital
The Audit and risk Committee meets five times per year, with three virtual and two in-person meetings. Co-Opted members serve an initial term of three years with the potential for an additional three year term.
For a confidential conversation about and of the roles, please contact: Becca Franssen (becca.franssen@gatenbysanderson.com).
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
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