Architects Registration Board (ARB) Chair
- Body
- Architects Registration Board
- Appointing Department
- Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities
- Sectors
- Charity & Public Sector, Regulation
- Location
- National. We are very interested in receiving applications from those based outside the London/South East area. The ARB’s offices are based in London however, meetings may take place in other locations around the UK or via video conferencing.
- Skills required
- Business / Commercial, Change Management, Regulation, Transformation
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- £525 per day
- Time Requirements
- Circa 75 days per annum
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
10/02/2022
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Closed for Applications
13/03/2022
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Panel Sift
28/03/2022
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Final Interview Date
03/05/2022
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Announcement
27/06/2022 at 13:00
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Following recommendations from the Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP, Minister of State for Housing, the Privy Council has appointed Mr Alan Kershaw as the Chair of the Architects Registration Board. He has been appointed for four years commencing 20 June 2022 until 19 June 2026
Date: 27/06/2022
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Chandru Dissanayeke
- Added
- 11/02/2022
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Director of Building Safety Reform Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Nigel Clarke
- Added
- 11/02/2022
- Positions
- Chair of the General Pharmaceutical Council Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Eileen Mortby
- Added
- 11/02/2022
- Positions
- Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
The Secretary of State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) is seeking to appoint a non-executive Chair to the Architects Registration Board (ARB).
Those who serve on the boards of public bodies play a vital role in the life of this country, whether by improving the delivery of public services or providing independent advice to Government. Many people from a wide range of backgrounds across the whole of the UK participate in public life by being members of the boards of public bodies. They are involved in making decisions that develop, shape or deliver government policy and public services.
The attached candidate pack sets out the requirements for the Chair’s position along with information on the work of the Architects Registration Board and the appointment process.
About the Architects Registration Board
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) was established in 1997 by the Architects Act and regulates over 44,000 architects.
Under the Act, ARB’s responsibilities are to:
- Maintain the Architects Register, a tool anyone can use to confirm whether someone is a UK architect
- Set the education and training requirements for architects, and recognise qualifications so that architects can join the Register
- Ensure only appropriately qualified applicants from the UK and overseas join the Register
- Set and enforce the professional standards expected of UK architects
- Take action against those who call themselves an architect illegally.
ARB employs 43 staff, led by a Chief Executive and Registrar who is also ARB’s Accounting Officer, and has an annual budget of circa £7 million.
From 2022, ARB will be in the first year of a bold and ambitious five-year strategy. It sets out how the ARB intends to respond to these and other challenges, playing a crucial role in areas such as initial education and training of architects.
About the role
The Chair has a responsibility to:
- lead the Board; establishing its overall strategic direction in line with its statutory objectives and functions;
- oversee the appointment and performance management of the Chief Executive and Registrar;
- build an effective and supportive relationship with the Chief Executive and Registrar, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles;
- ensure that the Board’s policies and Rules are within the powers of the Architects Act 1997 and ARB’s governance frameworks reflect good practice and take into account guidance from the relevant government departments;
- model the values and inclusive culture of the ARB and adhere to the Nolan principles in public life;
- represent the views of the Board to the architects’ profession and to the general public and liaise with stakeholders;
- maintain regular contact with both the Board members and the Chief Executive and Registrar and develop and maintain open and supportive relationships with them;
- ensure that the work of the Board and its members is reviewed and is working effectively;
- ensure that Board members are fully briefed on terms of appointment, duties, declarations and conflicts of interest and responsibilities and that the executive works closely with the sponsor department to ensure Board vacancies are filled when they arise
- ensure that there is a Code of Practice for Board members in place consistent with the Cabinet Office Model Code; and
- ensure that each Board member has clear objectives, receives relevant training and is subject to a performance review process
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of chairing a board/committee.
- An ability to lead and drive transformational change.
- An ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment to ensure the board understand the wide ranging impacts on the organisation.
- An ability to understand and champion good governance at senior levels, in a regulated public sector environment.
- An ability to influence and inspire confidence in a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally.
- A strong commitment to the value of diversity and difference, diversity of skills and experience and adherence to the Seven Principles of Public Life.
How to Apply
Please submit the required documentation listed at 1-3 below to PublicAppointments@levellingup.gov.uk by 11.00 pm on 13 March 2022. If not provided your application will not be taken forward. Late applications will not be considered.
Please ensure you include ‘ARB Chair’ as the subject line of your email.
1. CV (maximum 2 pages).
2. An accompanying Supporting Letter(maximum 2 pages).
3. Application and Diversity Information Form. This is an online form you will need to complete and submit via this link. You should declare any potential issues including conflicts of interest.
Candidates should note that ‘due diligence’ will be carried out as part of the assessment process if you are called to interview and will be shared with the Panel and Ministers, this will include searches on social media, blogs and/or other publicly available information.
Diversity data will be treated in confidence and is used for data gathering information only and will not affect your application. Please complete the Disability Confident section if relevant.
We intend to run a webinar about this role and the process during the advertisement period, please contact Alicep@ARB.org.uk if you are interested in attending.