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SalaryOrganisation: Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
Role: Non-Executive Directors
Advert Reference Number: 2401-035L
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This is an exceptional opportunity to join the board of a professional membership body founded by Royal Charter in 1880, with the explicit objective of serving the public interest. 143 years later we continue with that objective in mind, and take great pride as chartered accountants in our obligation to society as trustworthy professionals providing trusted information.
Our profession is influential across the economy, in the public, private and charitable sectors and in every industry imaginable. Our 200,000 members in the UK and around the world provide a critical service to their clients, advising a wide range of businesses who depend upon the provision of that service and the quality of their advice. ICAEW exists to attract, educate and train members, support them, and build and promote our and their reputation and influence.
Our three core foundations: education and training; belonging and supporting; and reputation and influence, each play an important part and are underpinned by the exacting rigour of our qualifications, training and continuing professional development, which is recognised and respected across the world.
ICAEW has recently undertaken a review of its governance and is in the process of defining and implementing actions to ensure best practice for a member-based organisation with a public interest responsibility. Following the recent appointment of the first Board Chair, the Institute is seeking up to six new Board members, including Chairs of the Risk, Audit, and Investment Committees.
The successful candidate(s) will be experienced leaders and have excellent strategic and communication skills. They will be accustomed to situations of complex governance and possess the analytical capability to navigate complex issues, bringing together a broad range of stakeholders. They will balance a natural low-ego approach with resilience in driving collaboration and moving the Board agenda forward decisively. The ICAEW’s values of initiative, insight and integrity will be integral in these appointments, as will the Institute’s commitment to diversity. All candidates must be must be chartered accountants.
ICAEW has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on these appointments. For further information about the positions and additional details on qualifications, requirements, terms and conditions of service and how to apply, please visit: www.rraresponses.com. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Friday 16th February 2024.
