Independent (non-RICS) Regulatory Tribunal Member

We are looking to appoint further Independent (non-RICS) Members to join the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Regulatory Tribunal.

RICS’ Regulatory Tribunal performs a critical service in RICS’ self-regulatory model, with responsibility for independent decision making through RICS’ Disciplinary, Registration and Appeal Panels and through Single Member decisions. The Regulatory Tribunal is made up of approximately twenty-five individuals, including both independent RICS professionals and non-RICS members, who either sit in panels of three (assisted by a legal adviser) to determine regulatory matters or, in certain cases, determine cases as Single decision makers.

The purpose of the role is to contribute to the Regulatory Tribunal’s performance of its regulatory function for RICS to regulate its Membership, ensuring decisions support the public interest and to retain public confidence in the Regulatory Tribunal, RICS and RICS Members.  The Regulatory Tribunal is supported in its work by a small and dedicated staff team, managed by the Head of Regulatory Tribunals.

The work of the Tribunal is varied, and Members can undertake Panel hearings as a group of three or make Single Member decisions on the papers in private consideration. A Member should expect to commit 7-20 days a year for hearings of 1 up to 5 days in length (occasionally longer), reading and preparation time, attending training events and undertaking single decisions (on the papers). The current daily rate is £340 per day for hearings (£170 for half-day single decisions) plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses. The appointments are to commence from mid-February 2025 onwards (initially for three years).

With a global membership and with the aim of broadening the demography of Tribunal members and diversity of thought as well as background, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented ethnic groups, people with disabilities and international candidates.

RICS also welcomes applications from those for whom this would be their first role as a regulatory decision maker, including those with consumer-/client-facing experience. Full induction and training will be provided. For further information about the role and application process, please read the candidate pack. We are looking for transferable skills.

Applications comprising the following should be sent to regulatorytribunalap@rics.org no later than 17:00 (GMT) on Monday 09 December 2024.

• A supporting statement (maximum two pages) which should include how you meet the essential and/or desirable criteria for the role outlined in the role description, and any additional information that may support your application.
• An up-to-date CV detailing any relevant professional body membership details (i.e. regulated profession membership status and number)

We ask that you complete our Diversity and Inclusivity Monitoring Form (RICS Diversity and Inclusivity Monitoring Form) and provide any other relevant information such as required reasonable adjustments/arrangements and any dates and times when you are not available for interview and training dates within the dates provided above.