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Terms and Further Information

Terms of Appointment

Eligibility

The postholder must be a member of RICS in good standing.

Remuneration

The role is remunerated at £80,000 per annum; all reasonable expenses reimbursed in line with expenses policy.

Time Commitment

The role is anticipated to require approximately 65 days per year including but not limited to:

  • Six Board meetings per year with the potential for additional ad-hoc meetings during the year.
  • Preparation for Board meetings including agenda planning and reviewing papers.
  • Preparation for and attendance at six Governing Council meetings per year to report on the performance of RICS Board and RICS and to present recommendations from RICS Board for consideration.
  • Preparation for and attendance at four Standards and Regulation Board meetings per year as a standing attendee.
  • Preparation for and attendance at four Nominations and Remuneration Committee meetings as a member of the Committee.
  • Regular meetings with the Presidential Team (President, President Elect and Senior Vice President), Chief Executive, Chair of the SRB, Senior Independent Governor, and the Chairs of the Board committees.
  • Annual objective setting and appraisal of the Chief Executive, Chairs of the Board Committees and Board members. In carrying out these appraisals, the incumbent will seek input from the President, members of Governing Council and the RICS Board as appropriate.
  • The Chair’s own annual appraisal will be carried out by the President with input from the Senior Independent Governor, members of the Board and Governing Council and others as appropriate.
  • Attendance and participation at the AGM.
  • Participation in appointment panels (as required) to appoint members of the Board and Chairs of the bodies that report directly into Board.
  • Engagement with the Board through the online virtual community as required.
  • Visible presence around the organisation and engaging with employees.

Location

Meetings for all governance bodies relevant to this role are held in London, Birmingham or by remote means. The incumbent is not required to be based in the UK; however, it is expected that the incumbent will attend some, if not all, meetings in person, spend time in the RICS’ offices with members of the executive team and employees and be available to meet with members and other stakeholders in person as required.

Length of Appointment

This appointment is offered on a term of three years with scope to be reappointed for an additional three years up to a maximum of six in total.

Appointment Process

Green Park is supporting RICS with the appointment for the role of RICS Board Chair. Following the shortlisting stage, selected candidates will be invited to interview with the Appointment Panel.

Appointment Panel

The Appointment Panel comprises senior RICS leaders and member representatives, bringing a range of governance, professional and geographical perspectives. Membership includes:

  • Maureen Ehrenberg FRICS (Chair), RICS President Elect 2026 and President 2027.
  • Harriet Kemp, Chair of RICS Nominations and Remuneration Committee​.
  • Ashley Hook MRICS, Member of RICS Nominations and Remuneration Committee.

Eligibility Criteria​

​To be eligible for appointment as RICS Board Chair, a candidate must be a member of RICS, either as a Member (MRICS) or Fellow (FRICS).

The following individuals are not eligible to apply:

  • Current employees of RICS. However, former employees may apply, provided a minimum of three years has elapsed since the end of their employment.
  • Members who are not considered to be in good standing or who do not meet the requirements of a fit and proper person, as defined by RICS. Further information can be found in the Guide to Membership and Regulatory Checks and Background Screening.

Diversity

RICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. RICS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. RICS takes a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics or at all. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and the needs of this organisation.

GDPR Personal Data Notice​

According to GDPR guidelines, we are only able to process your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, genetic data, biometric data, health, sex life, or sexual orientation) with your express consent. You will be asked to complete a consent form when you apply and please do not include any Sensitive Personal Data within your CV (although this can be included in your covering letter if you wish to do so), remembering also not to include contact details for referees without their prior agreement​

Due Diligence​

Appointment to any RICS governance body is subject to satisfactory due diligence checks. These include membership and regulatory checks conducted at application stage and background screening which will be carried out prior to interview with the Appointment Panel and only with your consent. Whilst you are free to withdraw your consent at any time prior to being appointed, you should understand that if consent is not given, your application will not progress any further. Further information about the due diligence checks carried out can be found in the Guide to Membership and Regulatory Checks and Background Screening provided.