Stay up to date on http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk Public Appointments 1st September 2017 Please find below a selection of Public Appointments currently or soon to open for applications. Please forward this on to any prospective candidates within your personal and wider networks. Please note that information and timings can change.

Full details of all public appointment opportunities can be found at: http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/

Positions currently open to applications

Chair and Member (x10) – National Citizen Service – Chair closes Tuesday 5th September, Members close Tuesday 31st October

National Citizen Service is the country’s largest programme for all 15-17 year olds. It supports young people to develop the skills they need for work and life while meeting new friends from different backgrounds and making a difference in their communities. The programme is currently managed by the National Citizen Service Trust.

Applications for the role of Chair are sought from candidates who can bring a rigorous approach to achieving maximum impact and value for the tax payer. Successful candidates should be able to apply strategic insight and constructive challenge to the organisation; be able to influence high-level stakeholder networks; have strong relationship management skills; and be able to demonstrate resilience under pressure.

Applications for the Member role are sought from those who can bring a rigorous approach to achieving maximum impact and value for the tax payer; be able to provide strategic insight and challenge; are be able to influence high- level stakeholder networks; and have strong relationship management skills.

● Time: Chair – 8 days per month. Members – unremunerated. ● Remuneration: Chair - £400 per day up to a maximum of £40,000 per year. Members – 4 meetings a year.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website (Chair, Member) or for more information please contact [email protected]

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This is an opportunity to work with a £13bn real estate business with an actively managed portfolio of high-quality assets; ranging from commercial property in central to prime retail across the country to offshore wind. The Crown Estate’s assets include Regent Street and much of St James’s, Windsor Great Park, numerous prime retail destinations, hundreds of thousands of acres of rural and coastal land, and most of the UK seabed.

The Crown Estate create brilliant places through conscious commercialism and work with a wide range of high profile international partners and customers. These include a number of global sovereign wealth and pension funds, together with international office occupiers and flagship retailers.

To support The Crown Estate’s continued strong performance, The Crown Estate would like to recruit a senior leader with a breadth of business and investment experience from across the to join the Board. This experience could have been gained within the retail or commercial rural sector or in regional property and land investment enabling you to bring insight to the Board’s discussion in these areas.

● Time: 20 days per year. ● Remuneration: £20,000 per year.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Chair – Office of Rail and Road – closes Wednesday 6th September

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent safety and economic regulator for Britain’s railways and monitor of Highways . It is responsible for ensuring that railway operators comply with health and safety law. It regulates ’s activities and funding requirements, regulates access to the railway network, licenses the operators of railway assets and publishes rail statistics. ORR is also the competition authority for the railways and enforces consumer protection law in relation to the railway. As highways monitor ORR is responsible for monitoring ’s management of the strategic road network – the motorways and main ‘A’ roads in England.

Applications are sought from candidates able to provide strong and constructive challenge to the Board. Successful candidates should be able to lead a complex organisation; drive improvement in the organisation’s performance; develop the organisation’s relationships with stakeholders; build strategic consensus and guide the development of strategy; act as a spokesperson for the organisation; be able to analyse complex information; have commercial awareness; and have an understanding of areas of public policy relevant to the organisation and be able to gain an understanding of Government processes, political priorities and the implications of recent industry reviews.

● Time: 2 days per week. ● Remuneration: £80,000 per year.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

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The Charity Commission registers and regulates charities in England and Wales, to ensure that the public can support charities with confidence.

Applications for the role of Chair are sought from candidates who have a commitment to independent and impartial regulation of the charity sector and can act as an ambassador for the Charity Commission. Successful candidates should be able to make strategic decisions; provide strategic guidance and effective challenge to the board; and who can support the Commission through a period of significant change and cultural development.

Applications for the role of Legal Member are sought from candidates with an established reputation in the field of charity law. Successful candidates should have an understanding of high-risk, high-impact or novel legal issues within the charitable sector; knowledge of the Commission’s regulatory powers; and a commitment to the independent and impartial regulation of the charity sector.

● Time: Chair - 2 and ½ days a week. Legal Member – 24 days per year. ● Remuneration: Chair - £65,500 per year. Legal Member - £350 per day.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website (Chair, Legal Member) or for more information please contact [email protected]

Member – and – closes Friday 9th September

Ofqual is the independent regulator of general and vocational qualifications in England. It maintains standards and public confidence in the qualifications system. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Board as the reform programme of general qualifications is implemented and reform of vocational and technical qualifications is embarked upon. The Board meets every second month and members are expected to belong to a Committee or Advisory Group.

Ofsted is the independent inspector and regulator of services that care for children and young people and services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. The Board meets every second month and members also are expected to belong to a Committee or Advisory Group.

Applications for the Ofqual Board Member are sought from candidates with the ability to think strategically; have high level management and / or board experience; and the ability to build effective high-level relationships. Experience of the education sector; a background in an industry with knowledge of apprenticeships; and experience in senior level HR, training and recruitment positions is desirable.

Candidates for the Ofsted Board Members should be able to think strategically; have high-level management experience; be able to build effective relationships and have a commitment to Ofsted as an inspectorate and regulator. Experience of maintained secondary schools and information technology and knowledge management is desirable.

● Time: 20 days per year. ● Remuneration: Ofqual £6,000 per year, Ofsted £8,282 per year.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

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The Advisory Council on National Records and Archives advises the Lord Chancellor on issues around public records over 30 years old, including public access to records when they’re transferred to the National Archives. The Council also advises on requests by government departments to keep hold of their records and on public interest issues when a department wants to keep their records closed.

Applications are sought from candidates able to evaluate arguments objectively and independently. Successful candidates should be able think strategically; collaborate, negotiate and influence at senior levels; work with confidential information; and scrutinise and influence policy.

● Time: 20 days per year. ● Remuneration: Unremunerated.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Member (x4), including a Chair for the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee – Environment Agency – closes Monday 11th September

The Environment Agency (EA) works to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. The EA Board has responsibility for a large, complex public organisation and needs the right skills and depth of expertise to deal with future challenges and opportunities.

Applications are sought from candidates with a clear commitment to the Environment Agency’s role to protect and improve the environment. Successful candidates should be able to provide constructive challenge to the board; be able to analyse issues at a strategic level; and have a proven ability to influence and engage with a diverse range of stakeholders. Applicants for the Audit and Risk Committee Chair should be a Chartered Accountant with significant expertise in Audit and Risk Committee Chair should have significant expertise in audit, governance, risk assurance, and financial report.

● Time: 4 days per month. ● Remuneration: £350 per day.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website (Member, Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Chair) or for more information please contact [email protected]

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The Equality and Human Rights Commission monitors human rights, protecting equality across nine grounds - age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, sexual orientation and gender reassignment.

Applications are sought from candidates with a strategic mind-set who are able to operate collaboratively to steer the Commission’s work. Successful candidates should be able to build constructive relationships; influence others; act as an ambassador for the Commission; and have a commitment to and knowledge or experience of equality and human rights. The Commission are seeking candidates who will bring particular insight in the sphere of religion and belief and candidates with knowledge or experience of gender identity and / or race equality.

● Time: 1 to 2 days per month. ● Remuneration: £400 per day.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Chair – British Transport Police Authority – closes Friday 15th September

The British Transport Police Authority is the independent body responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective British Transport Police force. The Authority’s responsibilities include setting the force’s strategy, policing plans and budget; as well as making senior appointments and holding the Chief Constable to account.

Applications are sought from candidates who have a credible track record of driving forward change and improving performance, particularly through constructive challenge and effective decision-making. A successful candidate will also need to be a strong communicator who, as well as being able to engage with the public, is able to establish personal credibility with a complex range of stakeholders, including crucially with those operating in the political, commercial and media environments.

● Time: 60 days per year. ● Remuneration: £32,000 per year.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact Laverne Bryant on 020 7388 2643

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High Speed Two Limited is the company responsible for developing and promoting the UK’s new high speed rail network. It is funded by grant-in-aid from the government.

Applications are sought from candidates who have led or are leading the delivery of large scale infrastructure projects and / or have experience of leading on substantial property development and regeneration. Also, experience of operational leadership. Exposure to railway operational concepts is desirable but not essential.

● Time: 2 days per month. ● Remuneration: £950 per day.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Chair – Ofcom – closes Friday 15th September

Ofcom is the regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. It regulates the TV and radio sectors, fixed line telecoms, mobiles, postal services, plus the airwaves over which wireless devices operate.

Applications are sought from candidates able to lead the board of a major national body and ensure the successful delivery of a highly complex organisation. Successful candidates should be able to understand the business and economic principles that underpin broadcasting, telecommunications and postal sectors in the digital environment have an understanding of UK consumer needs and completive and consumer dynamics in these environments.

● Time: 3 days per week. ● Remuneration: Appropriate for the role.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact Duncan Ewart on 0113 205 6092

Member (x2) – UK Sport – closes Friday 15th September

UK Sport supports Britain’s best Olympic and Paralympic sports and athletes, co-ordinating the bids for and staging of major international sporting events in the UK. It invests around £100 million each year in high performance sport.

Applications are sought from candidates with a clear understanding of the structure of sport in the UK and demonstrable knowledge of high-performance sport. Successful candidates should have experience of senior level decision making and planning; excellent communication skills; and be able to work across organisational boundaries to promote high standards.

Successful candidates will be asked to contribute to the work of a number of formal and information advisory panels including UK Sport’s Audit Committee; Major Events Panel; Remuneration Committee; Mission 2024 / 2020 Panel; Eligibility Sub-committee; and the English Institute of Sport.

● Time: 2 day per month. ● Remuneration: £218 per day.

Full details are available on the Public Appointment Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

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Member (x10) and Welsh Member – Youth Justice Board – closes Monday 18th September

The Youth Justice Board is a non-departmental public body responsible for overseeing the youth justice system in England and Wales.

Applications are sought from candidates with strong leadership skills and the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders. Successful candidates should have experience of analysing complex information to make practical recommendations; have proven ability to bring about reform, provide challenge and drive innovation; have an understanding of the factors that can turn-around the lives of the most vulnerable young people; have a firm understanding of the needs of disadvantage young people; and have senior experience of commissioning and delivering public services and achieving efficiency savings. Applicants for the Welsh Member roles should have experience of working within the devolved administration.

● Time: 3 days per month. ● Remuneration: £250 per day.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Members – Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service Council – closes Wednesday 20th September

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service provides free and impartial information and advice to employers and employees on all aspects of workplace relations and employment law. It supports good relationships between employers and employees which underpin business success. When things do go wrong they help by providing conciliation to resolve workplace problems.

Applications are sought for the roles of Employer Council Member and Independent Council Member.

Candidates for the Employer Council Member role should have an understanding of the issues facing employers and businesses within the UK; hold a senior leadership position within an employer; have strong business acumen; and experience of leading strategic change.

Applicants for the Independent Council Member role should have a track record of understanding labour market issue, employment relations, or good working practices.

● Time: 2 days per month. ● Remuneration: £1,695 per year and £172 per day.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Stay up to date on http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk or @publicappts Stay up to date on http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk Foreign and Commonwealth Member (x 2) - Imperial War Museum – closes Monday 25th September

The Imperial War Museum was founded in 1917 to record the story of the Great War. Its remit was subsequently extended to cover the Second World War and today, IWM is a global authority on conflict and its impact focusing on Britain, its former Empire and the Commonwealth, from the First World War to the present. It is dedicated to recording people’s experiences of modern conflict, exploring the causes of war and its impact on people’s lives.

The Board of Trustees places significant emphasis on the museum’s Commonwealth role and remit, and wishes to appoint two Trustees with broad experience of foreign affairs, international relations or international security. Applications are sought from candidates committed to support the purpose and values of the Museum including its public educational purpose. They should be able to demonstrate achievement in the private, public or voluntary sectors; sound judgement in strategic decision making; excellent representational and communication skills and a clear understanding of the principles of corporate governance in the public sector.

● Time: approximately one day per month ● Remuneration: unremunerated

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Chair – Marine Management Organisation – closes Monday 25th September

The Marine Management Organisation license, regulate and plan marine activities in the seas around England so that they're carried out in a sustainable way.

Applications are sought from candidates with experience of providing strategic leadership to complex delivery organisations. Successful candidates should have the ability to lead and support reform including addressing the opportunities arising from leaving the European Union; strong relationship management and communication skills; and the ability to create a team culture within the organisation.

● Time: 8 days per month. ● Remuneration: £40,459 per year.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Stay up to date on http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk or @publicappts Stay up to date on http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk Member – Arts and Media Honours Committee – closes Saturday 30th September

There are nine specialist honours committees which recommend to the Head of the Civil Service candidates for honours put forward by members of the public, Government departments and professional bodies. Each Committee has to select those it wishes to recommend for inclusion in the list which the Prime Minister submits to The Queen for the New Year and Birthday Honours Lists.

Applications are sought from candidates with experience in the arts and media sector. Successful candidates should be review large volumes of submissions in a timely manner; be able to work with and support the Honours Secretariat and fellow committee members; and have an awareness of the importance of diversity within the honours process.

● Time: 2 to 4 days per year. ● Remuneration: Unremunerated.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Member (x2) – Adaptation Sub-Committee – closes Wednesday 4th October

The Adaptation Sub-Committee is a sub-committee of the Committee on Climate Change, which is jointly sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Northern Ireland Executive, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government. The Sub-Committee provides advice on the robustness of the Government’s approach to adaptation.

Applications are sought from candidates able to deliver results as part of a multi-disciplinary team who can demonstrate expertise in natural capital, land use, agriculture and forestry; or the built / urban environment, cities, planning and public health. Successful candidates should have strong analytical skills and the ability to examine issues and advice at a strategic level; have strong relationship management skills; and a good understanding of the Sub- Committees work.

● Time: 3 days per month. ● Remuneration: £19,800 per year.

Full details are available on the Public Appointments Website or for more information please contact [email protected]

Multiple Roles in NHS Improvement

NHS Improvement appoint over 650 chairs and non-executive directors of NHS trusts and NHS charities, supporting them to find talented people with the skills and experience to help run vital NHS services for their local community. Becoming an NHS non-executive director can bring great rewards: new skills, fresh insights, a higher profile and enhanced credibility in your profession. Your expertise can have a huge impact. An effective NHS non-executive will articulate the voice of patients and the community. See all our current vacancies.

Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) roles at local prisons and immigration removal centres Inside every prison, immigration removal centre and some immigration facilities at airports and ports, there is an Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) - a team of local people recruited especially for this unique and challenging role. IMB Members are independent, unpaid and work an average of 2-3 days per month. Their role is to monitor the day- to-day life in their local prison or removal centre and ensure that proper standards of care and decency are maintained. Opportunities arise regularly across England and Wales, and at a couple of immigration centres in Stay up to date on http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk or @publicappts Stay up to date on http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk . You can find out more about IMBs on their website here.

Additional Roles

The public appointments website also contains details of many other interesting roles including External Members of the Bank of England, a Chair for the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board, Independent Board Members for the Joint Nature Conservation Committee, a Lay Member for the Surrey Advisory Committee for Justices of the Peace, an Executive Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council, an Executive Chair for the Medical Research Council, Members for the Submarine Delivery Agency, and Members for the Science Advisory Council.

Forthcoming Opportunities Key positions expected to be advertised within the next few months.

Care Quality Commission - Non-Executive Directors The Care Quality Commission is the independent regulator of health and adult social care providers in England and has a key responsibility in the overall assurance of safety and quality.

Civil Procedure Rule Committee - One Barrister The CPRC was set up under the Civil Procedure Act 1997 to make rules of court for the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal, the High Court and the County Court.

Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass) – Chair and Members The Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service safeguards and promotes the welfare of children who are involved in family court proceedings. Acting as the voice of children in the family courts and helps to ensure that children’s welfare is put first during proceedings.

Legal Services Board – Chair The LSB ensures regulation in the legal services sector is carried out in the public interest; and the interests of consumers are placed at the heart of the system

Natural England - Board Members Natural England is a Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs Non-Departmental Public Body. It is the Government’s advisor for the Natural Environment in England, helping to protect England’s nature and landscapes for people to enjoy and for the services they provide in England. Natural England is responsible for promoting nature conservation and protecting biodiversity; conserving and enhancing the landscape; securing facilities for the study, understanding and enjoyment of the natural environment; promoting access to the countryside and open spaces and encouraging open-air recreation; and, contributing in other ways to social and economic well-being through management of the natural environment, eg changes to wildlife licensing.

Prison Service Pay Review Body – Chair and Member The PSPRB was created in 2001 to examine and report on matters relating to the rates of pay and allowances to be applied to the Prison Service in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Independent Advisory Panel on Deaths in Custody – Members The Independent Advisory Panel plays an important role in helping to shape government policy in this area through the provision of independent advice and expertise to the Ministerial Board on Deaths in Custody

Judicial Appointments Commission – Commissioners The Judicial Appointments Commission was established by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 to maintain and strengthen judicial independence by taking responsibility for selecting candidates for judicial office, and making the appointments process clearer and more accountable to the public.

VisitBritain - Trustees VisitBritain is the national tourism agency, responsible for marketing Britain worldwide and developing Britain’s visitor economy. It works with UK Trade & Investment as well as airlines, travel operators, global brands and the official tourism bodies for London, England, Scotland and Wales.

VisitEngland - Trustee VisitEngland is the national tourist board for England, responsible for marketing England to domestic and established overseas markets and for improving England’s tourism product.

Westminster Foundation for Democracy - Governor The Westminster Foundation for Democracy supports democratic practices and institutions in developing democracies. Working with partner organisations, it strengthens the institutions of democracy, principally political parties, parliaments and institutions that make up civil society.

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