Independent Member of Appropriate Skills - Audit & Risk Committee (voluntary)

Philosophy of Post

Independent Members of Appropriate Skills are members of the Guild’s formal Committees and bring external, professional expertise to the Committee to support decision making. Independent members are not Trustees but work alongside and with the Trustee Board and other associated Committees.

Responsibilities

1.    To actively contribute, together with the other Committee members, Trustees, Officer Team, and Chief Executive to ensure that the Guild of Students has a clear strategic direction that meets the needs of its members and is focused on achieving these.

2.    To be an ambassador of the Guild of Students, safeguarding and developing the reputation and values of the Guild of Students.

3.    To ensure the long-term financial stability of the organisation.

4.    To protect and manage the assets of the Guild of Students taking all due care over their security, ensuring that they are used exclusively in pursuance of the agreed objectives.

5.    To contribute actively to the Committee, using any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve, but is not limited to:

a.    Scrutinising board papers

b.    Leading discussions

c.    Focusing on key issues

d.    Providing guidance on new initiatives

e.    Hearing specific HR and/or membership discipline cases

f.     Other issues in which the Independent Member has special expertise.