Welcome letter from Daniel Collis, President

Dear Candidate,

I am delighted that you have expressed an interest in applying to be the next Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee for the Institute of Osteopathy. I hope this candidate brief gives you all the information you need about the requirements of this role. You can also find more information about us on our website: Institute of Osteopathy | Osteopathy for Health.

The Institute of Osteopathy (iO) is the professional association for regulated osteopaths in the UK, and represents around three quarters of registered practitioners.  The mission of the iO is to unite, promote and develop osteopaths for the betterment of public health and wellbeing, as well as to protect and serve the members of the Institute. The long term goal of the Institute is to foster recognition of osteopaths through strong working relationships between the profession and other health professions and stakeholders. Members of iO’s governing body, the Council, and the Council’s representatives on the Institute’s Audit and Risk Committee are critical to the steering and achievement of these strategies, by engaging in advisory, decision making and oversight roles across the organisation, working closely with the iO’s Chief Executive and executive staff.

The Audit and Risk Committee comprises the Chair of Committee, one lay member of Council (with relevant skills and experience), and two other members with appropriate skills. The Chief Executive attends meetings but is not a voting member. The Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee will also serve as a member of the Remuneration Committee, which meets as required to review and approve the annual remuneration award of the chief executive, and to advise on the remuneration framework for the Institute.

We are looking for our next Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee to build on the excellent work of the current post holder to ensure that the iO’s assurance and risk management processes are operating efficiently and effectively. The Chair will ensure that there is an effective internal control environment that is subject to testing through internal processes, external audit, and any specifically commissioned internal audit reviews and that there is appropriate scrutiny of the Institute’s monthly and annual financial reporting. This role offers an opportunity to guide the risk management and financial governance of the Institute of Osteopathy, as Chair of the Audit and Remuneration Committees. This includes the financial and risk management oversight of the Osteopathic Foundation, the charitable arm of the iO.

If this is a role that interests you, we would very much like to receive your application. You can find all the details on how to apply in this brief. If you have any further questions about the role once you have read this candidate brief please contact Thewlis Graham by email: applications@thewlisgraham.com for a confidential conversation with Sarah Thewlis.

Yours sincerely

Daniel Collis

President