New JIB committee vacancy for individual with senior finance expertise
The Joint Industry Board for the Electrical Contracting Industry (JIB) is seeking someone with senior finance expertise to join its Audit & Risk Committee (3-4 meetings per year). The successful candidate will also be a member of the JIB National Board (3 meetings per year).
Candidates should be current employees of an electrical contracting business in membership of ECA and JIB, as well as fulfilling the essential criteria in the Person Specification below.
The position is unpaid, although reasonable travel, subsistence and overnight expenses will be reimbursed.
The JIB
The JIB is a respected, impartial body operating within the UK electrical contracting industry. Its main role is to set and maintain the highest standards in employment terms, worker welfare, grading structures, and apprentice training for electrical workers and contractors across the UK (except Scotland, where a separate Scottish JIB exists).
Core functions of the JIB include:
- Setting Employment Standards: JIB regulates pay rates, working conditions, travel allowances, and other employment benefits through nationally recognised collective agreements between employers and employees.
- Training and Competence: It establishes standards for apprenticeships, ongoing training, and assessments to support workforce competence and safety.
- Grading System: The JIB grading system identifies a worker’s industry status based on qualifications, experience, and job responsibilities — from apprentice level up to technician and supervisory roles. Grades include Electrician, Approved Electrician, and Technician, each requiring specific skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as employer endorsement.
- Certification & ECS Scheme: The JIB administers the Electrotechnical Certification Scheme (ECS) in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. ECS cards, including the coveted JIB Gold Card, certify that electricians hold the required qualifications like an apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and are competent to work unsupervised on installations and maintenance of electrical systems.
Essential criteria
- Senior financial professional (Finance Director, Head of Finance, or equivalent) within an ECA and JIB member company.
- Strong financial acumen, with demonstrable experience in financial management, audit, and risk oversight.
- Understanding of governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks.
- Ability to interpret and challenge financial information, budgets, and forecasts.
- Strategic thinker with the capacity to provide objective, independent advice in the interests of the JIB and its stakeholders.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to contribute constructively to committee discussions and decision-making.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience serving on a board, audit, or governance committee.
- Knowledge of the electrotechnical and construction sectors.
- Familiarity with pension schemes, investments, or industry-wide funds
Interested candidates may submit their CV and a covering letter/ email outlining their interest in the JIB and how they fulfil the criteria above to sophie.mason@eca.co.uk by the close of business on Monday 29 September. Any queries/ requests for further information prior to submitting an application should also be emailed to Sophie Mason.
Vacancy for ECA Skills Committee
The committee is looking for someone who has careers or local skills engagement experience to get in touch.
ECA Skills Committee gives ECA Members the opportunity to influence policy and the skills system across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Members also have the opportunity to give something back by helping to build the next generation of the electrotechnical industry.
The Skills Committee oversees ECA’s involvement in apprenticeships, qualifications, careers and upskilling existing electricians to meet the demands of net-zero carbon emissions.
The Skills Committee meets three times a year - twice online and once in person in London.
To apply, please email educationandtraining@eca.co.uk outlining the reason for your interest and any experience related to apprenticeships, careers and local skills engagement.
The deadline for applications is Friday 19 September.