Risk and Assurance Committee Volunteer IT/ Cyber Security

Job Description

Risk and Assuracne Committee Member - IT/ Cyber Secruity Vacancy Description The Risk and Assurance Committee (RAC) provides assurance to the Board of Trustees that significant operational and compliance risks facing the BRC are identified and effectively managed. The RAC is responsible for driving continuous improvement by reviewing, scrutinizing, challenging and supporting the management of risk. The RAC looks across all BRCs activities, including its UK and international work. We are seeking two experienced, strategic thinkers to join the RAC as independent external Committee members. The role of an independent member is to encourage, stretch and support BRCs drive for improvement and change through objective, expert, and constructive challenge. Person specification Independent Members should have a good understanding of our vision, mission and organisational values and the Nolan Principles of Public Life. Independent members will have strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and a willingness to probe and challenge. Your application should demonstrate the following: * A good track record of operating at Board/Committee level - previous experience as an audit/risk committee member is desirable; * Board level experience of managing risk in a substantial organisation; * A firm understanding of operational risk management practices and how to apply them; * Experience of assurance relating to the management of risk; and* Interest in the work and charitable purpose of the British Red Cross. Candidates should be able to demonstrate skills and experience in: IT and Cyber Security * Thorough appreciation of managing IT and cyber risks effectively* Experience of leading or oversight of IT and cyber security in a substantial organisation. Independent Members are highly valued volunteers. You will be able to commit around 4-6 days a year, attending meetings in person/virtually. Appointment to the Committee is for a term of 4 years. How to Apply The closing date for applications is Thursday 8th of April at 23.59 To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter putting Risk and Assurance Committee in the subject line. Your application should demonstrate how you meet the person specification and explain why you want the role. We look forward to hearing from you! Strategy 2030Our exciting and ambitious 2030 Strategy will transform how the British Red Cross helps people in crisis, with people at the centre of everything we do.By 2030 we want to ensure that people in the UK receive the care and support they need without falling through gaps in the health system. We believe that connected communities are stronger communities. Building greater connections in communities will provide us with a platform for responding well to the needs of people when a crisis strikes. We will work with people, communities and different organisations to strengthen connections, so that, together, they can better prepare for, respond to and recover from a crisis.In terms of data, insight & technology; while clear progress has been made in how we collect, store, analyse and use data there remain challenges across all of these areas. Improved systems, models and tools will improve efficiency at each step of the data lifecycle and allow teams to spend more time on strategy and making decisions.We will review systems and tools linked to our internal processes and make them more efficient and effective through the use of technology.