Non-Executive Lay Board Member

Non-Executive Lay Board Member

National Register of Public Service Interpreters (NRPSI)

NRPSI is the UK’s independent voluntary regulator of professional interpreters. We maintain a register of professional, qualified and accountable interpreters. The register is publicly available and searchable online. We promote public safety by ensuring that all registered interpreters are qualified, security vetted and accountable.

The NRPSI Board of Directors consists of 7 non-executive directors of whom 4, including the chair are lay members, and 3 are practitioner members (who must be registered interpreters). A vacancy has arisen for a non-executive lay board member, who is keen to embrace our values while helping to guide the organisation and interpreting profession through an evolving political and economic climate.

The role requires an individual who has not been a professional interpreter, but has a strong commitment to raising professional standards. S/He will display a clear understanding of the voluntary regulated sector and what non-executive leadership can bring to a not-for-profit organisation. The successful candidate will be a compelling influencer and communicator and have the ability to work within a versatile and interdependent sector. Successful experience as a non-executive director or equivalent, in financial management or in service contracting especially in the public sector would be particularly welcome, as would an understanding of policy making at senior levels in government.

An annual allowance of £1,545 is made. Relevant and reasonable expenses are reimbursed. The appointment will be made for a three year term. For further information visit the NRPSI website.

The closing date for applications is 19^th December 2014.

Interviews will be held in week commencing 12^th January 2015.

NRPSI values diversity and encourages applications from all communities.