Senior Vice President - PRESIDENTIAL TEAM 2021/2022 - RICS
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PRESIDENTIAL TEAM Senior Vice President 2021/2022 Application pack January 2021
Contents
THE ROLE ............................................................................................................................................... 3
Time commitment ............................................................................................................................. 4
Remuneration .................................................................................................................................... 4
ROLE PROFILE ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Background ........................................................................................................................................ 5
The President’s role ........................................................................................................................... 6
PERSON SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................................... 7
TIMELINE ................................................................................................................................................ 9
PROCESS ..............................................................................................................................................10
APPENDIX A - Disclosure and declaration form ...............................................................................12
APPENDIX B - Commitment to serve .................................................................................................16
2 Ri rics.orgThe role
Help shape the world we live in
RICS is the leading professional body for setting standards in the built and natural
environments. We help to develop professionals from Shanghai to London and from Sydney
to New Delhi who are literally shaping the world around us. Our global footprint encompasses
the main financial centres, with a growing presence in Africa, China, India and North America.
We are currently seeking high calibre, inspiring individuals who can contribute to our journey
by performing the ambassadorial role of Senior Vice President, progressing to President after
two years. These are part-time Non-Executive positions.
Applicants must be highly effective, innovative members of the profession: prominent,
engaging and strategic. The ideal candidate will be able to engage with trust and respect on
global issues, be able to inspire the next, more diverse generations, engage the profession and
role model every aspect of professionalism and responsible business. Applicants will need to
be resilient and at ease talking to senior figures from related sectors, international institutions
and governments.
The post-holder will need to be comfortable being in the spotlight and cope well under
pressure. They will be expected to play a key role in opening new market opportunities for the
profession, and to attract VIP speakers to the annual summit of the World Built Environment
Forum.
The Senior Vice President will also be involved in RICS’ strategy-setting and oversight as a
member of Governing Council which is RICS’ governing body.
3 Ri rics.orgWe particularly welcome candidates with diverse skills, experience and background.
Time commitment
The role is effectively for three years.
The Senior Vice President’s term will begin in November 2021 and, provided their performance
is satisfactory, they will become President Elect in November 2022, before serving as President
from November 2023 to November 2024. The time commitment for Senior Vice President will
be lower than during the years spent as President Elect and President.
The time commitment will be agreed with the individual. However, they will need to be agile in
their approach to the role as it will include:
• External ambassadorial duties representing the Presidential team (for example
speaking at conferences, attending dinner/functions, hosting VIPs and leading the
welcome to the profession events). Attendance may be in person or remotely.
• Attendance at the annual World Built Environment Forum Summit.
• Attendance at two Governing Council meetings annually which may take place remotely
or at different locations around the globe and participation in the online virtual
community.
• Attendance at Chair of Governing Council briefings held before each Governing Council
meeting.
• International travel to various meetings, events and functions. This is on the proviso
that it is safe to travel in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Remuneration
Remuneration is provided once the candidate has progressed to the roles of President Elect
and President.
4 Ri rics.orgRole profile
Background
We are inviting applications from high calibre, inspiring individuals who can contribute to our
journey by performing the ambassadorial role of Senior Vice President, progressing to
President Elect after one year and then to President after two years. Therefore, candidates for
Senior Vice President need to demonstrate qualities, skills and experience consistent with
those of the RICS President.
The Senior Vice President, President Elect and President are part-time non-executive positions.
The President is RICS’ senior ambassador with a global mandate.
The President serves a one-year term, working in partnership with the CEO, President Elect and
Senior Vice President to further RICS' strategic objectives. Principally, they contribute to
market recognition of RICS’ standards and services, advancing our thought leadership on a
world stage and to improving the profession’s understanding of Governing Council’s strategic
objectives.
The Senior Vice President along with the President Elect and the President also participate in
setting RICS strategy and providing oversight as a member of Governing Council which is RICS’
governing body.
The President does not have any day to day operational responsibilities for RICS as
accountability for these and the delivery of the three-year Business Plan sits with the Chief
Executive and the Management Board.
5 Ri rics.orgThe Senior Vice President must be a Fellow (FRICS) at the time of assuming office but if a
Professional Member (MRICS) is elected then they will automatically become a Fellow upon
election.
The President’s role
• The profession’s principal external representative with senior stakeholders in
governments, international organisations, employers and other professional bodies in
the built and natural environments.
• The senior ambassador of the profession enhancing engagement with the profession
and key stakeholders, including the media.
• Recognised as leader in their field, with the ability to engage with trust and respect,
particularly in promoting Governing Council’s agreed strategy.
• Provide continuity of ambassadorial leadership of the profession through the successor
team of President-Elect and Senior Vice President.
• Support the Executive in furthering RICS’ strategic objectives.
• Advocate RICS’ thought leadership, adding Presidential prestige.
The President also undertakes certain specific duties under the current Regulations, including,
but not limited to:
• Representing RICS at appropriate official functions and liaising with Presidents of
related bodies.
• Presenting diplomas either in person or virtually.
• Seeking assurance of the effective functioning of arbitration and dispute resolution
appointments.
6 Ri rics.orgPerson specification
The President’s role is wide-ranging and challenging. Accordingly, the Presidential Nominations
Committee is charged with assessing candidates against a number of criteria before Governing
Council eventually votes on those that meet it as their preferred candidate.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate most of the attributes below:
Ambassadorial
• Proven ability to influence key decision makers to recognise and adopt professional
standards.
• Powerful communicator with both listening and presentation skills which they can adapt
for both in person and remote audiences.
• Strong understanding of the value of market insight and an ability to seek it out.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport and trust with diverse stakeholders.
• A strong commitment to RICS strategy, and an ability to relate it to the wider profession
and advance the public interest.
• Ability to persuade others to build on common ground, and not focus on differences.
• Language skills suited to the candidate’s market(s).
Role model
• Recognised leader in their field.
• Demonstrable commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Demonstrable commitment to advancing the public interest.
Trustee
• Strategic, with strong problem-solving ability.
• Thorough understanding of the differences between a member trade association and a
professional body, and between non-exec and executive roles.
• A clear desire to serve the profession without need for personal gain.
7 Ri rics.orgOther qualities
• Strong team-worker, willing to share collective responsibility.
• Must be fluent in English language (both written and spoken).
• Resilient:
• Calm under pressure.
• At ease in different environments and cultures.
• Reacts positively to unexpected changes or problems.
• Resourceful when acting alone and trusting of RICS local members of the
profession/staff when accompanied on RICS business.
• Intellectually agile:
• Ability to quickly grasp policy positions without the need for an extensive
briefing.
• Ability to relate policy positions to different contexts.
8 Ri rics.orgTimeline
Opening date for applications 25 January 2021
Closing date for applications 22 February 2021
Shortlisting of candidates 5 March 2021
Psychometric and executive assessments: 8 – 19 March 2021
• Candidates to complete online assessments (allow up to
2-hour)
• A telephone interview with assessors
Interviews (to be held remotely) 30 – 31 March 2021
Please keep all dates free
Notification of shortlisted candidates 1 April 2021
Opportunity to address Governing Council and election at 10 / 11 May 2021
Governing Council meeting (to be held remotely)
Induction May – November 2021
Appointment start date (from the date of the AGM) November 2021
9 Ri rics.orgProcess
Please find below a summary of the process to be followed.
Applications
The following documents must be sent to governanceappointments@rics.org:
• A completed Declaration and Disclosure Form (Appendix A).
• An evidence-based personal statement explaining how you meet the criteria for the role
described in the person specification which must be no more than two pages long.
• A curriculum vitae which includes any relevant experience.
• A consent from the candidate to serve if elected and to be subject to any vetting
procedures required for the position of Senior Vice President (Appendix B).
• A statement of support from at least one and no more than three Chartered RICS
professionals. Statements of support must be from members with a satisfactory
disciplinary record and up to date CPD or their statements will be rejected. They must
also have known the candidate for at least one year and must not be existing members
of Governing Council. Please ensure this includes the supporters RICS membership
number.
Shortlisting
All applicants will be checked to confirm their membership details and to ascertain whether
they have any history of CPD infractions or disciplinary action.
The Presidential Nominations Committee (“PNC”) will review and consider all of the applications
against the criteria set out in the person specification. The candidates with the highest scores
will be selected for interview by the PNC. Prior to these interviews, the PNC will invite the
10 Ri rics.orgshortlisted candidates to undertake psychometric and assessment testing including an
interview with external assessors.
The PNC will then short-list candidates for potential election at Governing Council based on
their interview and the results of the executive assessment.
Where a candidate is put forward for election at Governing Council, their applications will be
providing to an external agency to carry out due diligence.
Election
The candidates put forward to Governing Council by the PNC will have an opportunity to
present to Governing Council at their meeting in May 2020 which is being held remotely.
Governing Council will have the opportunity to ask questions of the candidates before casting
their votes.
The successful candidate will need to obtain majority support from Governing Council.
Induction
The candidate elected by Governing Council will be provided with a full induction programme
to be scheduled before taking office following the Annual General Meeting in November 2021.
11 Ri rics.orgAppendix A
Senior Vice President
Declaration and disclosure form
Please complete and return in accordance with the instructions in the application pack.
Your personal details
Name
Address
Telephone / Mobile
Email
RICS Membership Number
(must be a Chartered member to
apply – FRICS or MRICS)
How did you find out about this
position?
12 Ri rics.orgConflicts of interests
Do you have any business or personal interests that might be relevant to the work of the RICS
and which could lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest were you to be appointed?
(Failure to disclose such information could result in an appointment being terminated).
No Yes
If yes, please give details
Disclosure
Are there any charges or convictions of a criminal offence against you, where the penalty could
be imprisonment (unless it is now regarded as a spent conviction as provided by any rehabilitation
of offenders’ law relevant to your jurisdiction)?
No Yes
Have you any prosecutions pending?
No Yes
13 Ri rics.orgIf yes, please give details / dates of offence(s) and sentence:
Member records will be checked for disciplinary and CPD infractions. Do you have a history of
disciplinary or CPD infractions?
No Yes
If yes, please give details / dates of disciplinary and CPD infractions along with the outcome of
the investigation including any sanctions:
14 Ri rics.orgDeclaration
I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information I have given is true and complete
Signed:……………………………………………………….
Name:………………………………………………………..
Date : ……………………………………………………….
Data protection information
We will use the personal data you have provided on this form for assessing your suitability for the
role, which is a necessary step for us to take prior to entering into a contract with you for the
role at your request. Your personal data will primarily be processed and stored by RICS in the
United Kingdom but may be transferred to other RICS offices globally depending on the
location of staff that are involved in the assessment process. Your personal data will also be
provided to third parties for the purpose of validating your references and undertaking
psychometric testing. Where your personal data is transferred to RICS offices or to third
parties outside of the United Kingdom, we will implement appropriate safeguards to ensure
your data protection rights are upheld. Where your application is unsuccessful, we will store
your personal data for one year. Where your application is successful, we will store your
personal data for as long as necessary to administer and keep a record of your appointment.
For further details about how we collect and use your personal data and your data protection
rights, see our Privacy Policy at www.rics.org.
15 Ri rics.orgAppendix B
Consent to serve as Senior Vice President if elected
I undertake to serve as Senior Vice President for Session 2021/2022 if elected, and subsequently
President-Elect for Session 2022/2023 and President for Session 2023/2024.
Signature ………………………………………………………………………..…
Name ………………………………………………………………………..………
Membership Number…………………………………………………………………
Date………………………………………………………………………………………
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