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Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Appointment of Members -SOUTH EAST

Body
Veterans UK - MoD
Appointing Department
Ministry of Defence
Sectors
Communities, Defence, Health and Social Care
Location
SOUTH EAST
Skills required
Communication / Media / Marketing, IT / Digital, Legal / Judicial, Major Projects, Regulation
Number of Vacancies
7
Remuneration
The position is an unpaid voluntary appointment, but reasonable travelling and loss of earnings allowances will be paid for up to 15 days per year and limited to £25.77 for under 4 hours per day or £51.54 for over 4 hours per day
Time Requirements
You will be expected to attend a minimum of 3 Committee Meetings per year although the veterans’ arena is a huge space and there is always more that can be done; the VAPC role can therefore take as much of your time as you are willing and able to give.

Campaign Timeline

  1. Competition Launched

    20/07/2020

  2. Closed for Applications

    23/10/2020

  3. Panel Sift

    WC 02/11/2020

  4. Final Interview Date

    30/11/2020 - 07/12/2020

  5. Announcement

    24/03/2021 at 17:00

Announcement

An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.

The Minister for Defence People and Veterans has appointed the following 8 new members to the South East Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committee. The appointment will be for 3 years and took effect from 22 March 2021 until 21 March 2024. Mr Stephen Fradley Mr Simon Furlong Mr Clive Hunt Mr Stephen James Lt Com Patrick Lyster-Todd Councillor Ashley Merry Mr Neil Strachan Miss Fiona Sweny

Date: 24/03/2021

Vacancy Description

The Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans is seeking to make the above voluntary public appointments. The appointments will be for a term of 3 years.  Are you the person we need, do you have the skills, and would you like the opportunity to develop them further? If the answer is “Yes”, please apply as below:

Functions

The Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee is a Non-Departmental Public Body divided into 13 regional committees. Each Committee’s main functions are to:

  • act as advocates for implementing the Armed Forces Covenant (https://www.gov.uk/the-armed-forces-covenant) and work in partnership with local authorities and other stakeholders to develop and deliver associated measures associated measures within the region
  • raise awareness, within their region, of the Armed Forces Covenant and associated issues, the War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, the Veterans Welfare Service and the availability of cross-Government support to the Armed Forces, their families and Veterans
  • assist veterans and their families in accessing local support services and to provide assistance and guidance to individuals in accessing the War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. To provide an independent element to the Veterans UK complaints process relating to those schemes. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk

based on their involvement in the wider process and their contact with individuals in the local areas, act as a conduit for local consultation by Ministers, the Ministry of Defence and the Veterans UK on issues affecting recipients of a pension/compensation from the War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Schemes. http://www.veteranstransition.co.uk/vtrreport.pdf

Person Specification

Responsibilities and Skills

The VAPC Chairperson and members play a central role in promoting the interests and welfare of Veterans and their families https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-advisory-and-pensions-committees-x13. The committees meet between 2 and 4 times per year and members are expected to be involved in a wide range of activities, between these relating to the delivery of the functions of the committee set out above.

Annex A lists the regional committees that need to strengthen their membership.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

Essential

  • an ability to contribute to a committee setting by bringing fresh ideas to the table and by actively and constructively contributing to discussions in meetings and;;
  • good all-round communication skills and be able to consider complex issues.
  • an ability to look ahead and work with others to develop practical plans.
  • an understanding of the Government’s commitment to veterans as set out in the Armed Forces Covenant.
  • a real commitment to supporting Veterans and their Families

Desirable

  • some experience or knowledge of service pensions and/or compensation schemes in terms of policy impact.
  • a knowledge of service life

A Public Appointment will give you a chance to:

  • help make decisions that affect people’s lives
  • help make a difference and change things for the better in the public interest
  • contribute your skills, expertise and experience for the benefit of society
  • develop new skills, learn about new subjects and enhance your confidence
  • meet a new range of people in different walks of life
  • develop your career, for example, by gaining public sector board experience
  • refocus your career, for example, if you have returned from a career break or maternity/paternity leave
  • generally, give something back and contribute to the delivery of the highest quality of public services in the public interest.

Additional Information

The Ministry of Defence is committed to equality of opportunity for all and the principle of appointment based on merit following an open and transparent process and independent assessment.  Candidates may come from a wide range of background and experience although the successful candidates(s) will need to demonstrate that they meet all the criteria for these appointments. The Department is keen to see people with diverse experience and backgrounds and hope to receive applications from all sections of the community. Applications from women, ethnic minorities and disabled people will be welcomed. An interview access scheme (the Disability Confident Scheme) is available for disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for appointment. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A PUBLIC APPOINTMENT NOT EMPLOYMENT

How to Apply

Please complete and return the attached expression of interest, diversity monitoring form and guaranteed interview form along with a copy of your most recent CV and send as email attachments, quoting the ref number, to;

DBSCivPers-ResNONSTDAPPTS@mod.gov.uk

If you have any questions or require further information please contact us via the above email address.

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