One Member of the Prison Service Pay Review Body PAT150034-PSPRB-MEMBERS
- Body
- Prison Service Pay Review Body
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sector
- Prison & Policing
- Location
- Meetings of the PSPRB are usually held in London. Members will also be expected to undertake around three or four visits a year to prisons across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- The role is remunerated at a daily rate of £300. Remuneration will be subject to PAYE tax and National Insurance Contributions. Reasonable standard travel expenses will be payable. The post is not pensionable.
- Time Requirements
- The role will require a commitment of, around, 20 days per year.
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
19/10/2017
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Closed for Applications
16/11/2017 at 12:00
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Panel Sift
29/11/2017
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Final Interview Date
10/01/2018
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Announcement
04/05/2018
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Martin Williams
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Director of Office of Manpower Economics (OME) Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Alison Wedge
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Head of ALB Governance and Claims Management Regulation Division; Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Peter Knight
- Positions
- Chair of the PSPRB Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Nick Hardwick
- Positions
- Chair of the Parole Board Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
As a member of the Review Body you will have responsibility for working collaboratively to: o Assess the evidence of the parties (government and trade unions); and o Contribute effectively to the review body’s consideration of its annual recommendations to government under the guidance of the Chair of the review body. Members have a responsibility for working corporately, with the guidance of the Chair of the review body, to: o Consider the parties’ written evidence, views and proposals; o Take oral evidence from the parties; o Assimilate information and data on pay, policy, economic, workforce and financial matters; o Weigh evidence and undertake independent analysis; o Meet groups of staff and managers/leaders; and o Formulate conclusions and make recommendations to government.
Person Specification
Essential criteria Skills/abilities We are looking for someone with: o a high degree of analytical intelligence including the ability to understand and interpret complex, qualitative information including, economic and statistical data, and to develop evidence-based, workable recommendations; o strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to gain respect and keep the confidence of others through effective communication and influencing skills, and confidence to challenge opinions where necessary; and o able to demonstrate high standards of corporate and personal conduct – including a strong commitment to equal opportunities, to act impartially and to uphold the independence of the Body.
Professional experience o A record of significant achievement operating at a strategic level within a complex organisation.
o You must demonstrate at least one of the following: – A sound understanding of unionised environments, pay bargaining and employee relations; – A sound understanding of pay, pensions, performance management and reward issues; – A sound understanding of the policy, financial and operational factors affecting pay decisions in the public sector; – Experience of financial management at a high level in a private, public or third sector organisation with a multi-million pound annual budget; – Experience of board or equivalent level management responsibility in a public, private or third sector organisation; and – An understanding of national issues relevant to the work of the Pay Review Body.
Additional Information
• It will be important that a member’s other commitments do not cast any doubt on their ability to act independently and impartially in discharging the role; any potential conflict of interest must be declared. • All members are required to adhere to the PSPRB’s Code of Practice – available at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/prison-services-pay-review-body
How to Apply
How to Apply*: Send the following documents: o A copy of your CV, in no more than two sides of A4 o A supporting statement that evidences how you meet all the criteria, in no more than two sides of A4 o Declaration of interests form; o Previous or current public appointments; o Names and contacts details of two referees (who will be contacted if you are shortlisted for interview); o Political activity declaration form; o Equal opportunities monitoring form, and the o Guaranteed interview scheme declaration, if relevant.
Complete applications should be sent to: PublicAppointmentsTeam@justice.gsi.gov.uk ,receipt of applications will be acknowledged. Reference Number: PAT150034-PSPRB-MEMBERS