Committee vacancies
Audit Committee vacancy: one vacancy
Do you believe in access to justice? Can you make a contribution to the role and regulation of barristers?
The Bar Council is the representative body for barristers of England and Wales and promotes the Bar’s expertise of high quality advocacy services and access to justice for all. It delegates its regulatory functions to the independent Bar Standards Board (BSB).
The Bar Council and the BSB are seeking an independent member for the joint Audit Committee, to support the Committee in ensuring that the General Council of the Bar has a good framework for corporate governance, internal controls and accountability (including risk analysis and risk management). The Audit Committee is a joint committee shared between the Bar Council and the BSB.
Individuals with knowledge and understanding of external audit, compliance, risk monitoring and management and excellent communication and analytical skills are sought. Legal sector experience is not required and both barristers and lay persons may apply.
Appointments will be for a period of up to three years with the possibility of renewal.
Meetings will typically take place in London at the Bar Council offices in Holborn. Members are encouraged to attend meetings in person, although facilities for remote attendance are also available.
How to apply
Candidates will be asked to provide a covering letter (maximum two pages of A4) outlining how they meet the person specification and eligibility criteria for the role (set out in the application pack), together with a brief CV (maximum two pages of A4).
Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact Isi Onwukwe-Anyadike on [email protected] or call 0207 611 1465. The Bar Council operates the ‘two ticks’ scheme. Candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for this role will be guaranteed an interview under this scheme.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28 May 2024