*Closes 03rd December*
Appointment description
We are seeking an individual with Board level Business experience. A successful candidate for this role will also need to be able to apply intellectual rigor to the remuneration of Service Personnel, cognisant of public sector pay policy.
Organisation description
The AFPRB provides independent, evidence-based advice on Armed Forces’ pay to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Defence. In making recommendations, it takes into account the need to recruit, retain, and motivate suitable people in the context of Service life, Government policies for improving services, funding, the inflation target and the need for Armed Forces’ pay to be broadly comparable with civilians.
Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) Business Member
Number of vacancies x 1
Time commitment x 35 day(s) per annum
Remuneration £450 per day
Length of term x 3 Years
Board composition
The Body currently comprises eight Members. Members of the Body and biographical information for each Body Member can be found on the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body website Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body – GOV.UK.
Regulation of appointment
This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner’s website
Person specification
Essential criteria
- Person Specification: We are seeking an individual with Board level business experience. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
- Experience: A proven record of delivering strategic high impact policy or organisational issues at Board or senior executive level, with the ability to evaluate large amounts of detailed written and oral information, and to use it for developing recommendations gained within the private, public, or voluntary sectors.
- Knowledge: An understanding of the evolving context of public sector management as well as public sector pay policy, with the ability to assess how these might affect Service personnel.
- Relationship Building: The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, including with Ministers and Senior Government officials and external stakeholders.
- Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, accept challenge and constructively challenge others in discussions with clarity and respect, whilst holding high standards of corporate and personal conduct.
- Judgement: Sharp and clear thinking with the ability to critically analyse a wide range of information to make clear, effective and objective evidence-based recommendations to support the delivery of the Body’s objectives.
- Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders, including Ministers, and an ability and willingness to work closely with other Body members to reach consensus through active debate and logical argument when agreeing recommendations
How to apply
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Once you are logged into your account, click on ‘apply for this role’ and follow the on-screen instructions. To apply, all candidates are required to provide:
- a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- a Supporting Statement
We will ask you to check and confirm your personal details to ensure your application is accurate.
You will also have the opportunity to make a reasonable adjustment request or apply under the disability confident scheme before you submit your application.
The Advisory Assessment Panel reserves the right to only consider applications that contain all of the elements listed above, and that arrive before the published deadline for applications.
