The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) is seeking an outstanding individual to join our Council as an Independent Member and to serve as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee. This is a key governance role at an important moment for the RVC as we launch our new strategic plan. The University has a dedicated workforce of over 1100 employees based mainly at our Camden campus in London and at our modern and vibrant Hawkshead campus in rural Hertfordshire. The RVC has a unique, rich heritage of innovation and leadership in veterinary medicine and science. We offer world-class undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in veterinary medicine, veterinary nursing, and biomedical sciences to a vibrant community of over 2,500 students from more than 70 countries. Our commitment to excellence extends to our CPD programmes and our collaborative, inclusive working culture About the Role As an Independent Member of Council, you will help shape the strategic direction of the RVC, ensure strong governance, and support the Senior Executive Team. You will contribute to performance oversight, legal and financial compliance, stakeholder engagement and advocacy for the RVC''s mission. As Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, you will provide leadership in audit, assurance and risk management. You will set the Committee''s work programme, oversee internal and external audit activity, review key risks, ensure high standards of governance and compliance, and report clearly to Council. About You We are