Board member, the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Former holder of high judicial office)

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Other
£400 per day, approximately 2-3 days per month
Fixed Term
The appointment will be made for a fixed term of up to five years (up to three years in the case of a re-appointment)
Variable
N/A

22nd October 2020 at 13:10

Play your part in supporting a healthy democracy

Created in 2009, IPSA was the world’s first fully independent regulator of MPs’ financial remuneration. IPSA’s three main responsibilities are to regulate MPs’ business costs and expenses; to determine MPs’ pay and pension arrangements; and to provide financial support to MPs in carrying out their parliamentary functions.

Now is an exciting time for the organisation. It has entered into a new phase in its development which seeks to offer improved levels of service to MPs and their staff within a strong and user-friendly regulatory framework. Getting this right is crucial for a well-functioning Parliament and a healthy democracy.

We are looking for two experienced board members who will oversee the transformation of IPSA as an ambitious and modern authority. Under the Act of Parliament governing the work of IPSA, one of these board members must be a former member of the House of Commons; the other must have held (but no longer hold) high judicial office.

The successful candidates will demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges facing IPSA and the House of Commons, combined with a genuine passion for, and experience of, organisational and cultural change, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and excellent communication skills. They will be confident operating to the highest levels of public accountability, under public, political and media scrutiny. They will personify integrity, trust and resilience.

For further information and to request an informal discussion about the position, please contact recruitment@parliament.uk

Eligibility 
In order to be eligible to apply for this position, you must have held (but no longer hold) high judicial office.

Assessment and Selection 
Candidates are required to submit a CV and supporting statement to be considered. Successful candidates at application stage will be invited to interview. Please note more than one interview stage may be carried out for the selection of this position. Please be aware that following interviews with the panel, there will be further stages of the process before an appointment is made. The process will follow the requirements set out in the Parliamentary Standards Act 2009. 

All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form.

More information and the full criteria can be found on the job description. 

This Vacancy is closed to applications.