The Bar Council of England and Wales
Bar Council/Bar Standards Board Vacancy: Lay Chair of the joint Audit Committee
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The Bar Council is the representative body for barristers of England and Wales and promotes the Bar’s expertise of high-quality advocacy services and access to justice for all. The Bar Council delegates its regulatory responsibilities to the independent Bar Standards Board (BSB). The BSB regulates barristers and specialised legal services businesses in England and Wales in the public interest.
The Bar Council and Bar Standards Board are seeking a new lay Chair of the joint Audit Committee to lead the Committee in ensuring there is an effective framework for corporate governance and internal control, including risk analysis and risk management.
Role Overview
The Joint Audit Committee brings together independent lay members with representatives from both the Bar Council and the Bar Standards Board, with a critical function to oversee and seek assurances on governance and risk management, internal and external audit and statutory compliance. It must do so whilst operating within a unique organisational framework, respecting the BSB’s regulatory independence (the BSB’s regulatory work is audited by the BSB’s own Governance, Risk and Audit Committee).
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The appointment will be for a period of up to three years.
Meetings
Audit Committee meetings are held four times per year. These typically take place at the Bar Council offices in Holborn, London. However, there is provision for people to join the meetings remotely.
Application Details
For more information about the Bar Council and how to apply, please see our website www.barcouncil.org.uk
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Required Documents
Candidates will be asked to provide:
- A covering letter (maximum two pages of A4) outlining how they meet the person specification and eligibility criteria for the role (set out in the application pack)
- A brief CV (maximum two pages of A4)
Application Process
Candidates are required to apply online. However, candidates with a disability who require adjustments should contact Justina Naik, Governance and Committees Manager (Governance@BarCouncil.org.uk) to discuss further.
Closing Date
Closing date for applications: 24 July 2026
Interviews
Interviews will take place in London or remotely.
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