The Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) reviews the effectiveness of the University's risk management, control and governance arrangements, and satisfies itself that appropriate arrangements are in place to promote economy, efficiency and effectiveness (value for money). It oversees the University’s internal and external audit arrangements, including the implementation of actions in response to audit-based recommendations, and audit aspects of the financial statements. The Committee receives assurance on the quality and management of data and returns to external agencies such as funding bodies, Office for Students (OfS) and the Higher Education Statistical Agency (HESA); and on compliance with the requirements of regulatory agencies, such as the OfS and UK Visas and Immigration. ARC, in liaison with the Senate, periodically checks the effectiveness and assurance provided by the systems and processes for academic governance, quality and standards.
- Membership
Independent members appointed by council
Ranjit Dhindsa, Independent Council Member, term ends 31 July 2022
Dr Melanie Gibbs, Independent Council Member, term ends 31 July 2022
Sanjay Khullar, Independent Member, term ends 31 July 2021
Toby Lewis (Chair), Independent Council Member, term ends 31 July 2021
By invitation
Dr Rob Perrins, Chair of Finance & Infrastructure Committee, term ends 31 July 2023
Internal Auditors
Alison Davies, Director of Finance
Alan Hawkesworth, Head of Strategic Risk
Neil Scott, Chief Operating Officer
John Walter, Director of Governance (Secretary), Secretary to Council and Senate
External Auditors
Kyla Bellingall, BDO Partner
Sam Lifford, BDO Senior Manager
Internal Auditors
Geraldine Rutter, PwC Partner
Ben Connor, PwC Senior Manager
- Terms of Reference