The Finance Committee oversees on how the RTPI’s financial assets are being managed and employed for the benefits of our members. The Committee is a mix of members of the RTPI Board of Trustees and independent co-opted members. It reports directly to the Board who then report to the General Assembly.

Role title

Co-opted member of the Finance Committee.

Outline of role

Review funding requests and financial information. Bring analysis, constructive challenge and an independent perspective to the Committee’s discussions and decision-making.

Please see here for a full role description.

Impact of the role

The Board of Trustee has delegated some of its responsibilities relating to the review of financial information, the oversight of major projects and investment management to the Finance Committee. Members of the Finance Committee assist the RTPI by providing an additional layer of scrutiny and assurance to support the RTPI Board’s decision-making.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to both RTPI members and non-members
• Experience in reviewing management accounts, budgets and long-term financial plans
• Experience in overseeing the management of investments and/or
• Experience in reviewing major project funding requests

Minimum commitment

• 4 or 5 meetings a year. Meetings are typically 2 and a half hours long, with two meetings held in person in London each year and the remaining meetings remotely via Teams.
• Reading of papers and preparation for the meeting in advance.

Length of term

3 years

Start date

There are currently no vacancies on the Finance Committee.

How to apply

Applicants for this position are required to send a CV with a covering letter of no more than 400 words describing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of this role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview via Teams.

Find out more

For any enquiries about the Finance Committee please contact governance@rtpi.org.uk