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“The role of CST members is to draw on their experience as a senior leader within business, academia, finance or the voluntary sector to bring a variety of perspectives on science and technology issues to help Government in developing and delivering sound evidence-based policy. The Council members work on a wide breath of issues and will need the ability to work across disciplines. The Council will consult regularly with Government on its work programme. Members will be expected to contribute actively to both the Council’s policy agenda and to nurture links across the Council’s extensive network of senior stakeholders.”
Time: 1-2 days per month
Remuneration: Membership is not remunerated except for reasonable travel and subsistence costs related to Council business.
Closes: 20 June
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“Attend each Strategic Management Board (SMB) meeting. Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the operation of MAPPA in Northumbria. Attend a Level 2 or 3 MAPP meeting quarterly, to assist in understanding the process and to enable the monitoring and evaluation of MAPPA. Confirm that the SMB has created effective links with other multi-agency forums, e.g. the Local Criminal Justice Board and the Local Safeguarding Children Boards. Assist in the preparation of the MAPPA annual report. Participate in any SMB sub-groups, working parties or projects. Participate in reviewing the SMB Business Plan and broader communication strategy. Participate in reviewing and questioning local MAPPA statistics. Attend local and regional events with the agreement of the Responsible Authority (Police, Probation, Prison Service).”
Time: Be able to provide up to 8 hours a month but not more than 16 hours per month to the SMB
Remuneration: This is a part-time unpaid post (expenses paid)
Closes: 24 June
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“Powys is one of the most rural counties in the UK. Whilst the county is approximately 25% of the landmass of Wales, it has only 5% of the population. The population in Powys is older compared to the rest of Wales and the proportion of older people is growing. The working age adult population is smaller compared to Wales and it is predicted that the number of young people and working age adults will decrease, whilst the number of older people will increase. It is predicted that there will be an 8% decline in the Powys population by 2039. The purpose of NHS Boards is to govern effectively and in doing so to build public and stakeholder confidence that their health and healthcare is in safe hands.”
Time: 15 days per month
Remuneration: £44,820 per annum plus travel and other reasonable expenses
Closes: 24 June
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“The purpose of establishing the role of Non-Executive Director for Inclusion and Race Equality is to help address the lack of diversity in our governance structure and encourage applicants to bring their lived experience of minority ethnic communities to our Executive. The role is intended to lead our efforts to be proactive in tackling racial disparities in policing, not exacerbate racial disparities that may exist elsewhere in society and to be constantly alert to issues of race and racism. The Executive want to address the legitimate concerns and rebuild the confidence of our minority ethnic communities in our police service.”
Time: 24 days per annum
Remuneration: £10,000 a year
Closes: 29 June
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“The Low Pay Commission (LPC) is an independent body set up under the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 to advise the government on the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW). Made up of nine Commissioners and supported by a small secretariat, its purpose is to recommend minimum wage rates that help as many low-paid workers as possible without any significant adverse impact on employment or the economy. This involves careful consideration of evidence on the economy, pay, the opinions of stakeholders, testimony from front-line visits and commissioned research with a view to reaching a shared judgement on the right balance. .”
Time: On average 16 days per year
Remuneration: £242.12 for each full day of LPC business
Closes: 4 July
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“We are looking to appoint two individuals with commitment and expertise to become Non-Executive Directors on the Defence Audit and Risk Assurance Committee. The Defence Audit & Risk Assurance Committee (DARAC) is a sub-committee of the Defence Board. It supports the Board and the Permanent Secretary as the Accounting Officer, in their responsibilities for risk control and governance by reviewing the comprehensiveness, reliability and integrity of the MOD’s risk and assurance framework.”
Time: 7 meetings per year
Remuneration: Daily rate of £750 for up to 20 days per annum (max £15,000)
Closes: 11 July