The UK Endorsement Board (UKEB) was established to serve the UK public interest, by contributing to the research and development of high-quality international accounting standards suitable for UK adoption. The UKEB is committed to upholding the high quality of IFRS accounting standards and building on the UK’s position as a leading financial centre, guided by the key principles of accountability, independence, transparency and thought leadership.

The UKEB Board represents the best available combination of technical skills and background experience of relevant business and economic conditions to contribute to the development of high quality, global financial reporting standards.

We are seeking a new Board Chair to lead the Board and the wider organisation as it embarks upon the next phase of its maturity. The Chair is responsible for:

For this high profile and important role, we are looking for an individual with a proven record of excellence in financial reporting and an understanding of the significance of IFRS to the UK capital markets. Other criteria include:

For more information or to apply, please contact Andrew Timlin (andrew.timlin@hays.co) or Owen Quant (owen.quant@hays.com)

We encourage applications from talented individuals from all backgrounds and across the whole of the United Kingdom. Boards of public bodies are most effective when they reflect the diversity of views of the society they serve and this is an important part of the Government’s agenda.