Chair, CR Academic Committee

The duties of the Chair will include:

• Chairing all three committee meetings.

• Ensuring that the purpose and terms of reference are observed.

• Engaging all members of the committee in the work being done.

• Ensuring regular reports are made to the CR Faculty Leadership Team.

• Contributing to the planning and delivery of the CR Faculty Strategic Priorities

• Ensuring that relevant matters are drawn to the attention of the Vice President, CR, the Faculty Leadership Team and/or Faculty Officers as appropriate.

• Ensuring that links and liaison are established with other relevant College bodies and Special Interest Groups.

• Acting as spokesperson for the College in respect of matters within the remit of the committee at the request of the President or the Vice-President, CR.

• Working with relevant College staff regarding the administration of the committee including: responding to queries in between meetings; ensuring the agenda and papers are agreed and circulated at least one week before the meeting; ensuring accurate minutes are recorded.

More information can be found in the candidate pack.

The Chair will serve for a term of three years. By exception, this can be renewable for a further term of up to three years and no more.

The Chair will be a member or Fellow of the RCR in good standing and who is resident in the United Kingdom. All clinical members of the committee shall hold a current licence to practise and be in active clinical practice at the time of their appointment.

Contributors at the RCR play an essential role in supporting the College’s strategic initiatives and shaping the direction of the College. Although our Contributor positions are undertaken on a voluntary basis, each role has optimal impact when Contributors dedicate sufficient time to fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to them.

There will be three meetings of the Academic Committee per year. Two meetings will take place virtually, and one meeting will take place in-person at the RCR in London.

There will also be a time commitment involved in contributing to the work of the committee in between meetings by responding to queries and working with relevant RCR staff on the administration of the committee.

If you are interested in applying, please email a short CV and a brief statement outlining their relevant interests and experience demonstrating how these meet the attributes listed above to the Governance Assistant.

Applications will be reviewed by the Vice-President and another CR Officer at the RCR.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 7 August 2026 17:00.