Audit and Risk Committee External Member

Job Description

Audit and Risk Committee External Member

The position of Audit and Risk Committee External Member is an important role for The Glasgow School of Art (the GSA) and has been created to strengthen and extend the expertise of the Committee.

It is essential that our Board and its Committees are diverse and inclusive and we would welcome applications from all sections of our community. We are looking for people with distinctive skills, experience, insight and knowledge that will support us in our governance. People with a passion for the future of our creative landscape, that share our commitment to the GSA’s future as one of the UK’s leading international art schools in one of Europe’s leading cultural and creative cities. People who want to be an essential part of The Glasgow School of Art at this exciting point in our history.

The Audit and Risk Committee plays a key role in supporting the Board of Governors by providing assurance on the effectiveness of the School’s financial systems, internal control environment, and risk management arrangements. This appointment is intended to strengthen the Committee’s collective expertise, particularly in audit and finance.

The successful candidate will:

• provide independent professional insight and constructive challenge in the context of the Audit and Risk Committee;
• review audit reports, financial statements, accounting policies and the risk register as part of the work of the Audit and Risk Committee;
• contribute to the work of the Audit and Risk Committee in a manner that supports strong governance, regulatory compliance and effective risk oversight;
• be a full voting member of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Focused on the work of the Audit and Risk Committee, this role does not involve membership of the Board of Governors and carries no wider Board responsibilities.

We are particularly interested in candidates with strong experience in the following:

• Accountancy / Finance (e.g., qualified accountant or senior financial leadership)
• Audit and assurance – ability to interpret audit reports and financial information
• Risk management in a complex or regulated environment

Any application should make clear where the applicant’s skills and experience meets one or more of these areas. In addition, experience in public, third sector or higher education governance is desirable but not essential.

Institution

The Glasgow School of Art

Preferred start date

July

Location

Remote

Remuneration

This is a non remunerated role

Experience

Accountancy Audit and risk Financial Management Governance