BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is the professional body for the UK's IT and digital community, setting standards, awarding professional qualifications, and shaping policy at the highest levels of government and industry. Representing over 70,000 members and operating as a not-for-profit under Royal Charter with strong commercial activities, our mission is to Make IT Good for Society.

We are seeking to appoint a new member of the Risk, Audit & Finance Committee to commence the role in 2027 for a three-year term of office. Experience in finance, risk assessment and audit is required, but a formal finance qualification is not mandatory. 

The appointment requires a time commitment of approximately 1.5 days in the month of the meetings. The Risk, Audit and Finance Committee meet quarterly, with three meetings held remotely and one in the BCS Offices in London. The Finance committee meets three times per year.  Members will be expected to become BCS Professional Members if they are not already members. Although the role is not remunerated, all reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses will be paid. 

BCS is committed to improving equality and diversity in the profession. We therefore welcome applications from candidates who are under-represented, such as women, ethnic minority groups, people with disabilities, the LGBTQ+ community and people who are neurodiverse. 

A full role description is detailed in the link below.  If you wish to apply or discuss the role further, please contact: registrar@bcs.uk

Applications should include your CV and a short support statement (each document no longer than 2 A4 pages maximum) by 12 noon on Monday 23 November 2026.

Interviews will take place virtually in January/February 2027

Please click on this link for the role specification