Are you experienced in conflict avoidance and resolution services in the built environment sector or wider RICS, and ready for the next challenge?
RICS is seeking to appoint up to eight members to join the Dispute Resolution Appointments Board.
Reporting to the RICS Standards and Regulation Board (‘SRB’), the primary purpose of the Dispute Resolution Appointments Board (‘DRAB’) is to contribute to RICS’ global strategy for alternative dispute resolution by contributing to the maintenance and improvement of overall standards of the work of DRS. The SRB delegates certain functions of its oversight of DRS to DRAB, such as monitoring complaints concerning dispute resolvers and expert witnesses appointed by RICS and acting as the decision-maker in the escalation of concerns raised, as well as providing assurance, advice and guidance to the profession, public and stakeholders by ensuring quality assurance of DRS complaints procedures.
DRAB is supported by RICS staff working within the RICS Dispute Resolution Service (‘DRS’) who are responsible for providing conflict avoidance and dispute resolution services throughout the world with focus on the built environment sector. The work of DRAB supports the SRB’s role within the wider organisation, ensuring it remains independent from member interests and demonstrates a clear commitment to upholding the public interest.
As a Member of DRAB, you will bring strong interpersonal skills to the role, with a dynamic approach and ability to build consensus – whilst ensuring a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining the SRB’s integrity and independence within RICS. We are seeking candidates with the following experience to compliment this important sub-Board:
and ideally:
RICS chartered members (MRICS or FRICS) and independent (non-RICS) member candidates may apply for these roles. The expected time commitment for these roles is 20 hours per year, which are not remunerated.
The full role description and person specification can be found here.
Everyone who applies will receive a response during week commencing 7 October 2024.
Applications should be sent no later than 17:00 (BST) on Friday 27 September 2024 to srbvacancies@rics.org.
The application should consist of:
Shortlisting of applications
An independent Appointment Panel will carry out a shortlisting exercise, prior to inviting candidates to interview. All applicants will receive an outcome be the end of October 2024.
Final stage interview
Interview will take place from week commencing 14 October 2024, via MS Teams video conferencing, with the candidate and the Appointment Panel.
Successful candidates will receive an induction which is expected during early November 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact the Regulatory Governance Team at srbvacancies@rics.org.
With a diverse membership from around the world, RICS encourages applications from global candidates with a diverse background, people from an ethnic minority, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups.