Lay Representative

Lay Representative Are you eager to contribute to a leading educational charity? The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT), the UK’s leading body for tax advisers, seeks a Lay Representative for its Council. We promote taxation education and aim for a simpler, more efficient tax system. About the Role: As a non-voting Lay Representative, you will act as a ‘critical friend’, offering independent insight and challenging Council perspectives. Your external viewpoint will ensure the Institute benefits the public and upholds its charitable goals. Key Contributions: Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Institute’s strategy. Ensure the Institute conducts its affairs in accordance with its charitable status and objectives, focusing on public benefit. Provide Council with a yearly report (approximately one side of A4) on perceptions of the charity’s work in the public interest and towards its purposes. Utilise your skills to analyse complex issues and contribute constructively to discussions. Who We Are Looking For: We are seeking an individual with strong governance and committee experience, ideally in a non-executive role, especially within charities or public bodies. You should have excellent analytical and communication skills, capable of engaging in strategic discussions and understanding complex reports. We value interpersonal skills, with proven ability to collaborate with diverse groups and influence constructively. Important Independence Requirements: To ensure role independence, we cannot accept applications from Chartered Tax Advisers, tax-related professionals, or individuals with recent trustee, employee, volunteer, or business ties to the Institute, or close personal connections with trustees or senior management. Please declare you do not fall into these categories in your application. Time Commitment & Remuneration: The role involves attending five to six Council meetings annually, including at least two in-person meetings in Central London, plus an annual half-day strategy session. The Lay Representative is paid the following: £500 preparation, attendance (including the giving of feedback and any associated emails) for all Council meetings (whether in-person or virtual). £71.42 hourly pre-approved rate for all other work, which must be pre-authorised in advance by the Chief Executive via email setting out the work. Such instances are expected to be exceptional. How to Apply: Please submit: A comprehensive CV. A cover letter (max 1,500 words) explaining how you meet the person specification and role criteria, including the required independence declaration. The job specification can be found here: https://charitypeople.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Lay-Representative-job-info-pack-Sep25.pdf [Optional] A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which can be found here: https://charitypeople.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Equality-and-Diversity-monitoring-form-Lay-Representative.pdf Applications must be submitted by email to Rakhi Patel (HR Operations Lead) at rpatel@ciot.org.uk by 29 October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews between 17 to 19 November 2025. For an informal discussion about the role, please email Sarah Tempany at stempany@ciot.org.uk to arrange a conversation with Helen Whiteman, CEO

Location: London,, GB

Posted Date: 10/20/2025