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Civil Service Commissioners Body: Civil Service Commission Appointing Department: Cabinet Office Location: London with some visits required to other locations Time Requirements: 40 days a year on average Closing Date: 14/08/2020 12:00 Find Out More -
National Citizen Service, 3x Trustees Body: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Appointing Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Location: Board and sub committee meetings will take place in the NCS' offices (West Kensington), or remotely. Time Requirements: There will be four Main Board meetings, plus a strategy day each year. The sub-committees meet between two and five times a year. Closing Date: 16/08/2020 Find Out More -
Public Weather Service Customer Group (PWSCG), Independent Member Body: Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Appointing Department: Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Location: The office holder will be expected to attend meetings across the UK in order to engage with the Devolved Administrations. Other routine meetings of the PWSCG are usually held in London or at Met Office HQ in Exeter. Time Requirements: 27 days per year Closing Date: 16/08/2020 Find Out More -
Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary and Inspector of Fire & Rescue Authorities in England Body: Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Inspectorate of Fire & Rescue Authorities in England Appointing Department: Home Office Location: Flexible within England and Wales, primarily the north of England Time Requirements: Full time Closing Date: 17/08/2020 Find Out More -
One Lay Member of the Legal Services Board (LSB) Body: Legal Services Board Appointing Department: Ministry of Justice Location: Central London Time Requirements: 30 days per year Closing Date: 21/08/2020 12:00 Find Out More -
Determinations Panel Chair & Determinations Panel 3 Members: The Pensions Regulator (TPR) Body: The Pensions Regulator Appointing Department: Department for Work and Pensions Location: Brighton Time Requirements: Members - 30-50 days per year; Chair - 40-60 days per year Closing Date: 24/08/2020 Find Out More -
Service Complaint Ombudsman (SCO) Crown Appointment Body: Service Complaint Ombudsman (SCO) Crown Appointment, recommended by the Secretary of State for Defence Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: Central London Time Requirements: 5 days a week. Appointed on a 5-year term Closing Date: 26/08/2020 Find Out More -
Independent Member of Regulation Committee Body: UK Statistics Authority Appointing Department: Cabinet Office Time Requirements: 5 meetings a year, plus preparation time. Committee members may be asked to draw upon their expertise and provide advice and guidance on regulatory matters outside of meetings. Closing Date: 26/08/2020 Find Out More -
Chair, Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board Body: Adoption and Special Guardianship Leadership Board Appointing Department: Department for Education Location: Could be based anywhere in the UK, but will require regular travel to central London, with possible occasional travel to other locations. Time Requirements: Time commitment may vary depending on the work programme, but will be up to 40 days a year. Closing Date: 28/08/2020 10:00 Find Out More -
Chair, Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission Body: Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (MACC) Appointing Department: Foreign & Commonwealth Office Location: London Time Requirements: Part time - The role of a Chair involves attending three or four Commission meetings per year, at least two annual Commission events, plus the regular meetings of the Commission’s committees and other ad hoc work requiring a minimum time commitment of 18-20 days per year. Closing Date: 28/08/2020 Find Out More -
Dover Harbour Board - Non-Executive Board Member Body: Department for Transport Appointing Department: Department for Transport Location: Dover Time Requirements: 2-3 days per month Closing Date: 28/08/2020 Find Out More -
Appointment of Members - Food and Drink Wales Industry Board Body: Food and Drink Wales Industry Board Appointing Department: Welsh Government Location: The board’s meetings will be held at various locations in Wales which are convenient to the board. Time Requirements: Members will be expected to be available to work a minimum of one day per three months as the Board will meet at least four times a year. Closing Date: 30/08/2020 16:00 Find Out More -
Non-Magistrate members of the Cumbria & Lancashire Advisory Committee Body: Cumbria & Lancashire Advisory Committee Appointing Department: Ministry of Justice Location: Preston Time Requirements: Travel may be required to assist other Advisory Committees. Closing Date: 31/08/2020 00:00 Find Out More -
Tate, Artist Trustee Body: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Appointing Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Location: Board meetings are generally held in Central London although may occasionally be held in Liverpool or St Ives (remotely at present) Time Requirements: The likely total time commitment is the equivalent of two days per month Closing Date: 31/08/2020 Find Out More -
Senior Independent Panel Members for Public Appointments in Wales Body: Welsh Government Appointing Department: Welsh Government Location: Wales Time Requirements: This will be a ministerial appointment for a three-year term. However, although we will make all appointment decisions at the same time, we will stagger start dates so not everyone will take up their post immediately. We hope to be able to offer some training for Senior Independent Panel Members during their term of office. Closing Date: 01/09/2020 16:00 Find Out More -
Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman (PAT160006) Body: Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman Appointing Department: Ministry of Justice Location: The role is based in London (there is scope for remote working, which is encouraged) Time Requirements: 2 days per week, for five-year tenure. Closing Date: 03/09/2020 09:00 Find Out More -
The National Data Guardian for Health and Social Care VAC-1723 Body: The National Data Guardian Appointing Department: Department of Health Location: London Time Requirements: Two to three days per week Closing Date: 03/09/2020 12:00 Find Out More -
Chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee Body: Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) Appointing Department: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Location: Various Time Requirements: 2.5 days per week, which will include four committee meetings per calendar year (in March, June, September and November/December). Closing Date: 03/09/2020 Find Out More -
Expert Committee on Pesticides - Member Body: Expert Committee on Pesticides (ECP) Appointing Department: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Location: York Time Requirements: Six two-day meetings and one one-day meeting Closing Date: 04/09/2020 12:00 Find Out More -
Board Member - Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Body: Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Appointing Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Location: Birmingham Time Requirements: The Organising Committee currently holds bi-monthly Board meetings (i.e. 6 per year). In addition, the successful candidate is expected to attend and act as Chair of meetings of the Athletes Committee as necessary as well as occasionally attending profile-raising events for the Games. The total time varies depending on committee membership, but on average it will be two or three days per month. Closing Date: 04/09/2020 12:00 Find Out More -
MAPPA Lay Adviser Dorset Body: HM Prison and Probation Service Appointing Department: Ministry of Justice Location: Requires attendance at quarterly MAPPA Strategic Management Board Meetings, Level 2 and 3 MAPPA meetings and other occasional events across Dorset, with an anticipated commitment averaging out at 4 -6 hours per month. Own Transport is required. Time Requirements: Be able to provide up to 8 hours a month but not more than 16 hours per month to the SMB. Closing Date: 04/09/2020 17:00 Find Out More -
British Film Institute (BFI), Chair Body: British Film Institute (BFI) Appointing Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Location: London Time Requirements: The Chair will be expected to be available for up to two days per month, and as required in consultation with the CEO. The ideal candidate will also be able to operate with flexibility and responsiveness when required, as occasionally decisions will be needed with tight timescales (especially when external to the BFI). Closing Date: 05/09/2020 Find Out More -
National Lottery Community Fund, Chair of the Board Body: National Lottery Community Fund Appointing Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Location: Meetings usually take place in London and on occasion in other locations in the UK. Some travel is required to attend meetings and events across the UK. Time Requirements: The Board meets quarterly, including a two-day meeting with overnight stay. We also hold a Board and Committee day once a year. In addition, the Chair currently chairs the Remuneration and Appointments Committee. The time commitment can be up to two days a week. Closing Date: 07/09/2020 Find Out More -
Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection Body: Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) Appointing Department: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Location: Bristol Time Requirements: 2 days a week Closing Date: 08/09/2020 12:00 Find Out More -
Chair - National Heritage Memorial Fund/ National Lottery Heritage Fund Body: National Heritage Memorial Fund/ National Lottery Heritage Fund Appointing Department: Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Location: Across UK Time Requirements: We expect that the NHMF Chair will devote two days a week to National Lottery Heritage Fund business. Closing Date: 11/09/2020 12:00 Find Out More -
Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) - Non Executive Director Body: Money and Pensions Service Appointing Department: Department for Work and Pensions Location: London Time Requirements: A minimum time requirement of 36 days per year Closing Date: 11/09/2020 17:00 Find Out More -
Insolvency Service - Non-Executive Directors (up to 4) Body: The Insolvency Service Appointing Department: Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Location: Virtual for the foreseeable future; London Time Requirements: 20 days per annum Closing Date: 13/09/2020 Find Out More -
Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of the Crown Prosecution Service Body: Her Majesty's Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate Appointing Department: Attorney General's Office Location: 102 Petty France, London or Foss House, York Time Requirements: Full time Closing Date: 14/09/2020 09:00 Find Out More -
Children’s Commissioner for England Body: Department for Education Appointing Department: Department for Education Location: England Time Requirements: Full time Closing Date: 18/09/2020 12:00 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members - North East Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: North East Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members - West Midlands Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: West Midlands Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members - East Midlands Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: East Midlands Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members - EAST SCOTLAND Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: EAST SCOTLAND Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members - EASTERN Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: EASTERN Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -LONDON Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: LONDON Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -NORTHERN IRELAND Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: NORTHERN IRELAND Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -NORTH WEST Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: NORTH WEST Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -SOUTH EAST Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: SOUTH EAST Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -SOUTH WEST Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: SOUTH WEST Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -WALES Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: WALES Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -WEST SCOTLAND Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: WEST SCOTLAND Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More -
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -Yorks and Humber Body: Veterans UK - MoD Appointing Department: Ministry of Defence Location: YORKSHIRE AND HUMBER Time Requirements: You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give. Closing Date: 23/10/2020 Find Out More