Independent Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Member

Salary: £3000 per annum

Days Required: 8-10 days per annum, including meetings, preparatory work and related support.

Contract Type: 24 Month Fixed-term Contract

Security Level: BPSS

Visa Restrictions: This position does not offer visa sponsorship

Terms of Engagement: This vacancy will not be employed directly with the CAA, the contract for the successful candidate will be managed by Reed Recruitment.

Please note that both a CV and a cover letter are required for any application detailing how you meet the person specification for the role.

We are the UK's aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

The Independent Panel Member supports the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) in providing robust oversight of governance, financial integrity, internal controls, and risk management. The role ensures objective scrutiny, constructive challenge, and independent assurance across the organisation’s audit and risk frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the effectiveness of risk management policies, systems of internal control, and assurance frameworks.
• Identify emerging risks, including operational, financial, regulatory, data, cyber, and strategic risk exposures.
• Provide independent oversight of internal and external audit activity, reviewing audit plans, findings, and the effectiveness of follow up actions.
• Provide objective challenge to the executive team regarding governance, risk, compliance, and performance.
• Support oversight of policies related to whistleblowing, fraud prevention, safeguarding, and statutory or regulatory compliance.
• Review the organisation’s financial statements, annual report, and governance statements to ensure transparency, accuracy, and integrity.
• Contribute to the Committee’s annual work plan and periodic self-assessment.

About You

Essential

• Experience of operating at a board level in a non-executive or executive capacity.
• Current and proven expertise in the management, or effective oversight, of cyber/data risk.
• Understanding of audit, risk management, internal control and sound governance.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound, evidence-based judgements.
• Independence of thought, objectivity, and confidence to challenge where needed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.

Desirable

• Experience operating in a regulated or public sector.
• Confidence in reviewing financial statements and drawing relevant conclusions.

Additional Information

For many appointments within the CAA, these roles require access to operationally sensitive infrastructure and/or Nationally Protected information. For these roles the post holders must undergo National Security Vetting and achieve the appropriate level of clearance.

BPSS - To be vetted you must have the right to work in the UK so that meaningful checks can be undertaken.

If you do not meet these requirements, we may not be able to accept your application.

For more information on BPSS clearance please visit - BPSS clearance

The CAA values high ethical standards and personal integrity among employees. If invited for interview you will be asked to complete a declaration of interest.

Location

The role will involve a combination of remote and in person meetings. Where attendance at in person meetings is specifically required, reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with the agreed expenses framework and processed via the supplying agency.

In person meetings will be held at CAA Offices which are located at Canary Wharf /Aviation House (our Gatwick office).  In 2028, the intention is for CAA to move its Gatwick office, this will be within a 15-mile radius of Aviation House.

Inclusive Recruitment

We are passionate about diversity and ensuring all are included at the CAA. We are an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

As a member of the Disability Confident scheme, applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a role with us will be guaranteed an interview. We use fair and inclusive selection approaches to hire the best person for the job based on merit alone. If you require an adjustment for any reason, please let us know.

Use of Artificial Intelligence by candidates in the CAA recruitment process

We recognise that many of our candidates find Artificial Intelligence to be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be rejected on that basis.

Our Values

Do The Right Thing, Never Stop Learning, Build Collaborative Relationships, Respect Everyone – For more information please Click Here

Closing Date: Tuesday 21st April 2026

Interview Date: W/C Monday 27th April or Tuesday 5th May 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

No recruitment agencies please.