Knowledge and Practice Committee Member and Land and Natural Resources Professional Group Panel Chair role

We are now recruiting for the dual role of Knowledge and Practice Committee (KPC) Member and the Land and Natural Resources Professional Group Panel (PGP) Chair.

Background and Purpose

This is a non-executive position appointed from within RICS’ membership. The Land and Natural Resources PGP Chair will be a member of the Knowledge and Practice Committee (KPC) and report to the Chair of the KPC.

The purpose of the KPC is to develop and improve the knowledge and professional practice of surveyors. The primary role of the Land and Natural Resources PGP Chair will be to provide leadership to the Land and Natural Resources PGP ensuring that the panel fulfils its duties in accordance with the terms of reference for the panel.

The current work in which the Land and Natural Resources PGP is engaged and details of current members of the Land and Natural Resources PGP can be found here: Land and Natural Resources.

Key Dates

Applications open: Monday, 19 January 2026

Closing date of Applications: Friday, 27 February 2026

Shortlisting/Regulation checks: Monday-Thursday, 2-5 March 2026

Shortlisting meeting: Monday, 11 March 2026

Interviews: Friday, 20 March 2026

Role Description

The Role Description is linked below (Appendix 1).

Application

This is an interesting opportunity for members who are passionate about RICS and would like to be involved with their organisation and support the Land and Natural Resources sector.

To apply for this role, members must be able to demonstrate that they have the required knowledge and expertise of the Land and Natural Resources pathway, meet the requirements detailed under the ‘Person Specification’ section of the Role Description and supply the following information to governanceappointments@rics.org by 27 February 2026.

Information to be provided:

a supporting statement
a copy of their current CV
a completed RICS Governance bodies (Appointed Roles only) Declaration and disclosure form (linked below – Appendix 2).

For any further information regarding the Land and Natural Resources PGP, please email pgp@rics.org and for any queries on the appointment process, please write to governanceappointments@rics.org.

Declaration

By submitting the RICS Governance bodies (Appointed Roles only) Declaration and disclosure form, you are confirming that you satisfy the requirements set out in the RICS Guide to membership and regulatory checks and background screening to be a ‘fit and proper person’ and to be a member of 'good standing'.

Where you are unable to provide such confirmation, RICS may be unable to process your application. If you believe there are extenuating circumstances that RICS should take into account, please contact the Governance Team at governanceappointments@rics.org.

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