Join the Asia Pacific World Regional Board

The RICS Asia Pacific World Regional Board (APWRB) is launching the application process for the selection of new members across the following three roles:

• Member of the Asia Pacific World Regional Board & South Asia Regional Board Chair (dual role)
• Member of the Asia Pacific World Regional Board & Hong Kong Regional Board Chair (dual role)
• Member of the Asia Pacific World Regional Board representative of China (singular role)

The positions are open to RICS qualified members only (AssocRICS, MRICS and FRICS) residing/working in the geography relevant to the role that they are applying for.

Time commitment

The APWRB meets every quarter online or in agreed central location. a commitment of at least four (4) hours per week (excluding travel) is expected from Asia Pacific World Regional Board members in order to perform their duties.

Please note, that if applying for a dual role, members will also be required to Chair their allocated Regional Advisory Board meeting each quarter and dedicate an additional 1 day per month to this role.

All non-executive members are reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties in accordance with the RICS Expenses Policy and in line with the agreed budget. Claims are reimbursed on the basis of actual costs incurred and original receipts or tickets must be retained and made available with the claim.  Reimbursement will usually be on the basis of the most economic means of travel available.

How to apply

If you want to add value and help promote your profession, please complete, the attached application form and return it, along with a copy of your CV to Ellie Cunningham – ecunningham2@rics.org

Closing date for applications:  21^st January 2025

We pursue the appointments process according to equal opportunities principles.

RICS is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently under-represented.

Please note that all interviews for this position will be held virtually on the following dates:

• South Asia - 17th February
• Hong Kong - 18th February 
• China - 19th February

Due to the panel covering multiple time zones, it is politely requested that applicants make themselves available on the relevant date wherever possible.