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LocatED Property Board Members (X2)

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Summary

Organisation: LocatED
Sponsor department: Department for Education
Location: London
Sectors: Property
Skills: Business, Change Management, Procurement, Education
Number of vacancies: 2
Time commitment: 25 day(s) per annum
Remuneration: £18,750 per annum
Length of term: Three years
Application deadline: Midday on 8 October 2024

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Timeline for this appointment

Opening date

19 September 2024
Application deadline

Midday on 8 October 2024
Sifting date

31 October 2024
Interviews expected to end on

4 December 2024

Timeline dates are only an estimate and can change

About the appointment

Appointment description

Successful applicants for this role must:

Provide an independent perspective and assurance, including advice to responsible ministers including the Secretary of State, on the capability of LocatED. Provide independent support, guidance and challenge on the progress and implementation of the business plan.

Scrutinise the performance of the organisation in meeting agreed goals and objectives, and monitor the reporting of performance, including financial targets and efficiency goals.

Satisfy themselves that governance, and risk management systems are effective and capable of delivering relevant, accurate and timely management and financial information to the board.

Promoting and Protecting LocatED’s position, values, mission, integrity and reputation.

Constructively challenge and contribute to the development of strategy and business planning, including involvement in the development of key objectives and targets.

Ensuring that LocatED has proper internal controls, systems and processes in place to safeguard the use of public funds and manage risk.

Regulation of appointment

This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner’s website

Person specification

Essential criteria

Successful applicants for this role will be able to demonstrate the following Essential Criteria:

Lead Criteria*: Meaningful senior level experience in commercial and/or residential property relating to land acquisitions/sales; asset/property management; and investments/development.

Experience of improving public buildings, particularly with regards to energy sources and usage.

Knowledge of governance and assurance requirements in assessing risks and mitigations relating to property.

Understanding of business finance and accounts, with the ability to scrutinise, analyse and challenge, as necessary.

Excellent strategic stakeholder management skills, including a demonstrable ability to be an effective ambassador for LocatED.

*In the event of a significant number of applications an initial sift will be completed on the Lead Criteria.

Desirable criteria

Experience of working in a committee structure, offering professional support, insights, knowledge and challenge.

Skilled in ensuring compliance with Government policy on Managing Public Money and any other official associated guidance or direction.

Knowledge of the education system and the fragmented nature of the education property market.

Application and selection process

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Public appointments are made on merit following a fair and open competition process which is conducted in accordance with the Governance Code for Public Appointments. We will deal with your application as quickly as possible and will keep you informed at key stages. We aim to conclude the appointment process within three months of the deadline for applications – this is in accordance with the Governance Code.

The assessment process

Ministers are responsible and accountable to Parliament for the public appointments made within their department. As a result, they must be consulted at every stage of the appointments process.
An Advisory Assessment Panel (“Panel”) is appointed by Ministers to assist them in their decision making. The role of the Panel is to decide, objectively, which candidates meet the eligibility criteria for the role.
At the shortlisting meeting the Panel will assess applications against the eligibility criteria and decide which candidates have best met the criteria, who should be recommended for interview. Ministers will then be consulted on the Panel’s recommended shortlist. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme and you meet all the essential criteria, then you will also be invited for an interview.
Once the shortlist has been agreed by Ministers, you will be advised (by e-mail) whether you have been shortlisted. Those shortlisted will be invited to an interview.
The Panel will meet again to interview candidates and determine who is appointable to the role. The Panel may invite you to make a brief presentation at the start of the interview and will go onto question you about your skills and experience, including asking specific questions to assess whether you meet the criteria set out for the post. The Panel will also explore with you any potential conflicts of interest or any other issues arising from your personal and professional history which may impact on an appointment decision.
Details of the panel’s assessment of interviewed candidates are provided to Ministers, including whether they have judged a candidate to be appointable to the role. It is then for Ministers to determine merit and decide who should be appointed. In some circumstances, Ministers may choose not to appoint any candidates and re-run the competition.
Ministers may choose to meet with candidates before deciding the outcome. Candidates should therefore be prepared for a short time gap between interview and a final appointment decision being made. Candidates who have been interviewed will be kept informed of progress.
Once the decision on the appointment has been made, interviewed candidates will be advised of the outcome of their application, including whom they may approach for feedback. Successful candidates will be issued with their Terms & Conditions and a letter of appointment should they agree to take up the position.

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Additional information for candidates

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LocatED Property Board Members (X2)

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About the appointment

Appointment description

Regulation of appointment

Person specification

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Application and selection process

Additional information for candidates

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Contents

Summary

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Timeline for this appointment

Opening date

Application deadline

Sifting date

Interviews expected to end on

About the appointment

Appointment description

Regulation of appointment

Person specification

Essential criteria

Desirable criteria

Application and selection process

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Advisory Assessment Panel (AAP) , Show

Eligibility criteria , Show

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Additional information for candidates

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Disability confident , Show

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Principles of public life , Show

Code of conduct for board members , Show

Management of outside interests and consideration of reputational issues , Show

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Remuneration, allowances and abatement , Show

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