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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

  1. Competition Launched

    19/10/2017

  2. Closed for Applications

    16/11/2017 at 12:00

  3. Panel Sift

    29/11/2017

  4. Final Interview Date

    10/01/2018

  5. 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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Political Activitynone
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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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Political Activitynone
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Panel Member
Peter Knight
Positions
Chair of the PSPRB Representative of Organisation
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Political Activitynone
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Panel Member
Nick Hardwick
Positions
Chair of the Parole Board Independent Member
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Political Activitynone
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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