About the roleWe are seeking to appoint a Lay Council member. The Council is the HCPC’s governing body, responsible for setting strategic direction, making key decisions and holding the Executive to account.The post holder for this role is also likely to be asked to chair the Council’s Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.As a Council member and Committee Chair, you will contribute to strategic decision-making, provide constructive challenge, and ensure good governance and effective risk management.This is your opportunity to play a significant role in an organisation with national reach, deep societal impact and a clear statutory mission, and to help shape the current and future regulation of the sector. About youYou will have:· experience of strategic and collective decision-making;· the ability to develop strong relationships; · the ability to uphold the HCPC’s principles of transparency and accountability; and· a commitment to public protection, equality, diversity and inclusion.We want to hear from candidates with recent and relevant financial experience and an accountancy qualification.Key detailsClosing date: 10am, Monday 28 September 2026Interviews: 13 November 2026Start date: January 2027EligibilityThis is a lay member role. Applicants must not be, and never have been, registered with the HCPC or eligible for registration. Equality, diversity and inclusionThe HCPC is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.ApplyFor further details and to apply, visit the HCPC website or contact appointments@hcpc-uk.org
