Board Chair (RACAC)

Reference: 321615_1784036298

Chair of the Regulatory and Conduct Appointments Committee (RACAC)

£12,000 per annum | Approximately 15 days per year | Three-year term

Butler Rose has been exclusively retained by ICAEW to appoint an exceptional Chair of the Regulatory and Conduct Appointments Committee (RACAC). This is a rare opportunity for an experienced Board / Senior Committee Chair to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the public interest and influencing the future of professional regulation in the UK.

Reporting to the ICAEW Regulation and Conduct Board, you will lead the committee responsible for appointing, developing and evaluating the chairs and members of ICAEW's regulatory and disciplinary committees, ensuring the highest standards of governance, independence and accountability are maintained.

This appointment would suit an individual with significant board level leadership experience, strong judgement and credibility, together with expertise in governance, executive appointments, talent management or organisational oversight. Experience within a regulated environment would be advantageous.

Applicants must be independent lay candidates and must not be members of the accountancy or legal professions, or have professional or commercial associations that could compromise their independence.

This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to one of the UK's leading professional regulators, helping to ensure public confidence in the standards, independence and integrity of the accountancy profession.

Application process

This retained executive search is being managed exclusively by Anthony Tait at Butler Rose. To ensure a consistent, confidential and impartial recruitment process, all applications, including those submitted directly to ICAEW, will be managed by Anthony throughout the campaign.

Closing date: Friday 7th August

For a confidential discussion or to express your interest, please contact Anthony Tait on 07884 733705 or email a.tait @ butlerrose . com - a full role profile is also available.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£12,000.00
Per annum
Up to GBP12000 per annum

Greater London

Permanent

Added 14/07/2026
Reference: 321615_1784036298

Board Chair (RACAC)

Greater London
Permanent
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