Join our Finance and Investment Committee

What does the committee do?

The Finance and Investment Committee supports our Board of Trustees with its fiduciary duties.

The committee makes sure we always use our resources to support the strategic direction of the organisation. It oversees IOSH’s financial and investment management. This includes:

• development and approval of financial strategies and policies
• review and approval of the annual budget
• monitoring the investment portfolio
• making sure we get competent independent professional advice on investment matters.

Why join this committee?

It’s the perfect way to:

• show your abilities
• develop contacts
• give something back to your profession.

You’ll gain an understanding of strategic decision making, have the opportunity to discuss resources and learn about the direction in which the organisation is going.

You can have a direct impact on our future, helping the Board fulfil its roles and responsibilities.

Who can apply?

This position is open to IOSH members at all levels.

We are looking for someone with these skills and experience.

• Understanding of budgeting, financial and investment management.
• Knowledge of management and mitigation of risk.
• Understanding of interpreting financial information.
• Experience of internal or external audit.
• Experience overseeing budgets and funding arrangements.
• Understanding of accounts and the scrutiny of financial information.
• Understanding of policies and recommending at a higher level.
• Experience of advising on financial and management strategy.

We encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds to ensure we have a diverse and inclusive committee.

What’s involved?

You’ll need to attend four virtual meetings per year. It may be necessary on occasion to hold additional meetings. You’ll also need to spend some time reading and reviewing papers between meetings.

Appointments are for a two or three-year term. Terms of office are staggered for continuity.

The role is unpaid, however reasonable expenses will be paid.

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview. These are likely to be during the week starting Monday 19 May.