Cabinet Office
Chair, Office for Students
Closed
| Body: | Office for Students |
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| Appointing Department: | Department for Education |
| Sector: | Education |
| Location: | Bi-monthly board meetings usually take place in London (although they are currently through remote access); the OfS also has an office in Bristol which you will need to visit. Travel to meet stakeholders across England as needed. |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
| Remuneration: | £59,000 per annum |
| Time Requirements: | 2 days per week |
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
26/08/2020
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Closed for Applications
22/09/2020 at 16:00
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Panel Sift
08/10/2020
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Final Interview Date
Interviews maybe in London but are highly likely to be conducted remotely due to ongoing restrictions
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Announcement
tbc
Assessment Panel
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Susan Acland-Hood Added 07/09/2020
Panel Chair
Acting Permanent Secretary, Department for Education • Departmental Official
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Dame Patricia Hodgson Added 26/08/2020
Senior Independent Panel Member
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Eric Ollerenshaw OBE Added 26/08/2020
Other Panel Member
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Baroness Laura Wyld Added 26/08/2020
Other Panel Member
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Nick Timothy Added 26/08/2020
Non-Executive Director, Department for Education • Other Panel Member
Vacancy Description
- Work closely with Ministers and government officials to set a new clear strategic direction for the OfS, taking it into the next phase of its critical work.
- Support and challenge the Chief Executive on the effectiveness and performance of the OfS, monitoring progress against its objectives and ensuring it is discharging its statutory duties in line with government policy, and in a way which minimises bureaucracy wherever possible.
- Build effective relationships with partners in the provider, research and business community, to engage with them, share data, work together on areas of common interest and promote understanding of the OfS’ role and its activities.
- Steer and manage the OfS board. Make recommendations to Ministers on the appointment of board members, ensuring that board membership reflects the diversity of the UK, and ensuring high standards of propriety and robust financial management across the OfS.
Person Specification
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Excellent strategic thinking capability, experience of setting a clear vision and demonstrating strategic leadership in a range of contexts and complex environments.
- A strong communicator with outstanding ability to influence and build effective relationships with stakeholders across the public, private or voluntary sectors, including the ability to communicate effectively with ministers.
- Experience and a sound understanding of board management and commitment to the principles of public life.
- Commitment to the principles of levelling up, championing opportunity for all, and representing or advocating for disadvantaged regions in the UK.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the operation of regulatory activity, the strengths and limitations of regulators, and the implication of these matters to the higher education sector.
Additional Information
The preferred candidate for the post maybe required to appear before a Parliamentary Select Committee prior to appointment.
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Public Appointments Privacy Notice |
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Diversity_Monitoring_Form |
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Candidate Pack - OfS Chair |
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Candidate Application Form |
