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Expression of Interest for New Members of IHREC Audit and Risk Committee

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitable qualified and experienced people who are interested in becoming members of our Audit and Risk Committee. 

We are seeking:

  1. Chairperson
  2. Ordinary Member

Expressions of interest can be made by submitting your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter to ihrec@osborne.ie.

Closing date: 3pm Wednesday 5th November 2025  

What is the Audit and Risk Committee?

The Audit and Risk Committee operates in line with the Code of Practice for Governance of State Bodies and associated best practice. 

It is composed of members of the Commission, and external members. 

The Chair is an independent external member.

The role of the Audit and Risk Committee is to: 

  • consider the adequacy and effectiveness of our internal control systems, control environment and control procedures including financial procedures;
  • advise on matters relating to the management of the IHREC Vote 25;
  • oversee the work of the Internal Audit including review of audit report management response; and,
  • provide advice and professional guidance in relation to the systems of risk management and corporate governance. 

Equal Opportunities

We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be currently underrepresented in our workforce.

This includes people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, Travellers, disabled people, LGBTQIA+ people and those with lived experience of the criminal justice system.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available to ensure accessibility of this process. 

If you require any reasonable accommodations and/or if you require documents in another accessible format, please contact ihrec@osborne.ie.