RICS is launching the application process for the selection of new Regional Board Members, in the following areas

Please note, the positions are open to RICS qualified members working and/or residing in the below regions only:

Board

Specific Requirements

East Midlands

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members with relevant experience in Project Management or Rural.

East of England

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members geographically based in Ipswich (Suffolk), Essex (Chelmsford), Bedfordshire or Hertfordshire with relevant experience in Rural.

London

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members with relevant experience in Academia.

North East

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members with relevant experience in Rural, Commercial Real Estate, Facilities Management or Valuation.

Northern Ireland

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members with relevant experience in Project Management, Rural, Land or Academia.

South East

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members geographically based in Berkshire, Hampshire or Worcester.

South West

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members geographically based in Dorset/ South Wessex

West Midlands

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members geographically based in The Marches, the Black Country or Coventry with relevant experience in Rural or Agriculture. 

Yorkshire & Humber

All qualified members (FRICS, MRICS, AssocRICS) within the region are invited to apply however it is desirable to appoint members geographically based in Hull/East Riding with relevant experience in Residential or Rural.

We pursue the appointments process according to equal opportunities principles.

RICS is committed to valuing diversity and promoting equality. We encourage and welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation, and we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently under-represented.

The role

We are looking for active volunteers with a solid can-do attitude and motivated to invest time and effort to assist in the development of the board.  The successful candidates will be expected to participate with RICS staff to create confidence in markets and be known for effecting positive change in the built and natural environments. 

To achieve this, RICS will continue to increase the recognition of our credentials and our professional standards with the assistance of the successful candidate. He/She/They will provide market insights and intelligence, support Business Planning and alignment of the RICS strategic goals and enhance local member engagement.  

Time commitment

The new member will be appointed for a maximum of 3 years. He/she/they may serve for a maximum of two terms of office, subject to approval by the Chair of the Regional Board and Chair of the UK&I World Regional Board. 

An assessment of the Board member will be conducted on a regular basis by the Chair of the Management Board or his/her nominee. 

How to apply

If you want to add value and help promote your profession, please review the attached Member profile and complete the attached application form.

Please return the application form by Wednesday 13th May along with a copy of your CV to the relevant contact information mentioned below.

Board

Staff Contact

East Midlands

Claire Hall - chall@rics.org

East of England

Claire Hall - chall@rics.org

London

Claire Hall - chall@rics.org

North East

Maggie Simons - msimons@rics.org

Northern Ireland

Lisa O'Connor - loconnor@rics.org

South East

Claire Hall - chall@rics.org

South West

Graham Brooks - gbrooks@rics.org

West Midlands

Daisy Hamilton - dhamilton@rics.org

Yorkshire & Humber

Maggie Simons - msimons@rics.org