Architects Registration Board (ARB) - 2 Members (1x Lay and 1x Architect)
- Body
- Architects Registration Board
- Appointing Department
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
- Sector
- Regulation
- Location
- London
- Number of Vacancies
- 2
- Remuneration
- £375 per day
- Time Requirements
- Minimum of 20 days per annum
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
06/03/2020
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Closed for Applications
17/04/2020 at 17:00
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Panel Sift
09/07/2020
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Final Interview Date
12 and 17 November 2020
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Announcement
11/02/2021 at 05:00
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Dr Teri Okoro and Cindy Leslie have been appointed to the Architects Registration Board by the Privy Council following recommendations from the Rt Hon Chris Pincher MP, Minister of State for Housing. Both members have been appointed for four years from 1 March 2021 until 28 February 2025.
Date: 11/02/2021
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Camilla Sheldon
- Added
- 01/10/2020
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Building Safety Programme, MHCLG Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Alan Kershaw
- Added
- 23/06/2020
- Positions
- ARB Interim Chair Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Stephen Tetlow
- Positions
- Non-Executive Member of the Planning Inspectorate Board Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
The Secretary of State for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) is seeking to appoint 2 non-executive members to the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
ARB was established in 1997 by the Architects Act and regulates over 42,000 architects. The Act defines the ARB’s role, the primary features of which are:
- Prescribing – or ‘recognising’ – the qualifications needed to become an architect
- Keeping the UK Register of Architects
- Ensuring that architects meet our standards for conduct and practice
- Investigating complaints about an architect’s conduct or competence
- Making sure that only people on our Register offer their services as an architect
- Acting as the UK’s Competent Authority for architects
About the Role
Board members have a responsibility to:
- contribute to the Board’s overall strategic direction in line with its statutory objectives and functions;
- establish and build effective and constructive working relationships with the Executive, as they are held to account for delivering agreed strategic objectives;
- support the Executive, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the roles;
- contribute to the Board’s decision making process, taking proper account of the Architects Act 1997, ARB’s governance requirements, as well as any relevant guidance provided by the responsible government department;
- contribute to ensuring that the Board operates and exercises its functions in accordance with the highest standards of conduct and probity, and established good practice in decision making and that this is appropriately and effectively reviewed;
- deliver high standards of regularity and propriety;
- model the values and inclusive culture of the ARB;
- maintain regular contact with the Chair and develop and maintain open and supportive relationships with them;
- contribute to ensuring that the work of the Board and its members is reviewed and is working effectively;
- abide by the Code of Practice for Board members which is consistent with the Cabinet Office Model Code; and
- participate in appropriate reviews of their performance, relevant training and development and in the development of their own objectives.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- A proven understanding and experience of supporting confidence in public services and a commitment to consumer protection
- The ability to work effectively with the Executive to challenge, support and hold the Executive to account for the delivery of the organisation’s strategic aims and objectives
- The ability to contribute constructively to collective decision-making processes, respecting and listening to others and earning the respect of colleagues; and
- A strong commitment to good governance, and of upholding the recognised principles of public life, and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
- For the architect vacancy, applicants must be registered on the ARB Register. They must be actively engaged in practice.
- For the lay vacancy, applicants must have experience of the development and implementation of strategy in complex environments, as well as cross regulatory/business experience.
Desirable Criteria:
- Non-executive director experience and/or experience of chairing a committee
- Experience of contributing to an organisation operating in a political/legislative environment
Following updated Government advice to protect people from the threat posed to public health by the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the ARB information session planned for prospective Board member applicants on 19 March 2020 has been cancelled. The ARB have prepared a pack of information for anyone interested in applying for the advertised roles and are also offering the opportunity for a conversation about any aspects of the Board member vacancies. To receive the information pack or to arrange a conversation please contact: corporate@arb.org.uk.
Additional Information
Whilst ARB is an independent statutory regulator, the MHCLG is ARB’s sponsoring Government Department. The ARB and MHCLG have drawn up a Framework Agreement which sets out the relationship between the two organisations and responsibilities of each in this context. Information about the organisation, Board members, and more can be found on the ARB website: http://www.arb.org.uk/
How to Apply
To apply for this role please supply the following materials by 17:00 on 17th April 2020.
Part 1: Curriculum Vitae – max. 3 pages.
Part 2: Covering Letter – Explaining how you meet the Selection Criteria – max. 3 pages.
Part 3: Please complete the following online forms by clicking the links below.
- includes, Diversity Monitoring and Disability Confident – Offering an Interview to Disabled People forms.
- includes, Political Activity, Conflict of Interest and Other Relevant Information Declaration forms.
We cannot accept information and forms submitted with previous applications because your circumstances may have changed. Please email your completed application to the MHCLG Public Appointments Team at: PublicAppointments@communities.gov.uk by 17:00 on 17th April 2020. Please include the reference “ARB Architect Member” or ‘’ARB Lay Member’’ in the subject of your email to indicate the role you are applying for. Your application will be acknowledged by the Public Appointments Team. We are unable to accept any applications submitted after the closing date.
Guidance that will assist with the completion of your Conflicts of Interest Declaration is attached below.