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Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs – Chair of the London Surface Water Strategic Group (LSWSG)

“The position of Chair of the London Surface Water Strategic Group (LSWSG) provides a unique opportunity to drive the strategic co-ordination and collaboration necessary to create a step-change in London’s resilience to surface water flooding. As Chair, you will lead a senior-level, multi-agency group of partners in developing and delivering an ambitious new vision and world-leading strategy for London. We require a visionary, dynamic chair to unite and harness the commitment of the many partners, including the public, in creating a London that is not only much more resilient to the rising risk of surface water flooding, but a more sustainable and equitable city.”

Time: Adhoc. 3 years with a possible extension to 5 years. 

Remuneration: £17500 per annum. 

Closes: Midday on 5 November 2023. 

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Ministry of Justice  –  MAPPA Lay Adviser for Gloucestershire

“Suitable candidates: attend each Strategic Management Board (SMB) meeting; contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the operation of MAPPA; 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, and more.”

Time: Adhoc for three or four years

Remuneration: This position is not remunerated. You can claim reimbursement for reasonable travel and subsistence costs necessarily incurred on official business in line with the travel and subsistence policy and rates for the organisation to which you are applying. However these payments are taxable as earnings and will be subject to tax and national insurance, both of which will be deducted at source under PAYE before you are paid. 

Closes: 7 PM on 9 November 2023 

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Department for Business and Trade – Chair of the Industrial Development Advisory Board 

“The Industrial Development Advisory Board (IDAB) is a statutory body appointed under the Industrial Development Act (IDA) 1982. IDAB has continued to operate since 1982 through numerous changes of Government and policy. Board members are independent with a diverse range of expertise gained in a variety of sectors in the UK and internationally. In February 2017, IDAB was reclassified as an expert committee following Cabinet Office’s assessment of its membership constitution and role. This ‘expert status’ is in addition to and complements its statutory functions as an Advisory Non-Departmental Public Body.The Board role is to provide independent advice to the Secretary of State and relevant Ministers, on all major investment cases under the vires of the IDA. The Board does this by reviewing and constructively challenging the case for support to ensure the validity of the case and the level of support to be offered.”

Time: 1 day per month for three years. 

Remuneration: You can claim reimbursement for reasonable travel and subsistence costs which are properly and necessarily incurred on official business, in line with the travel and subsistence policy and rates for the organisation to which you are applying. However these payments are taxable as earnings and will be subject to tax and national insurance, both of which will be deducted at source under PAYE before you are paid. 

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Department for Environment and Rural Affairs –  Chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)

“Independent members of the Joint Committee contribute to the Committee’s work in providing UK Government and the Devolved Administrations, with effective support for their evidence needs and policies for nature conservation across the UK and internationally. Independent members need to understand the natural environment and its vital importance to everyone including its contribution to improving outcomes for the economy and for society on a sustainable basis. This will include an understanding on the latest thinking and implementation around natural capital, ecosystem services and natural resource management.”

Time: Adhoc. 3 years. 

Remuneration: £40059 per annum. 

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Ministry of Justice  – MAPPA Lay Adviser for Cheshire (x2) 

“Suitable candidates: attend each Strategic Management Board (SMB) meeting; contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of the operation of MAPPA; 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, and more.”

Time: Adhoc for three or four years

Remuneration: This position is not remunerated. You can claim reimbursement for reasonable travel and subsistence costs necessarily incurred on official business in line with the travel and subsistence policy and rates for the organisation to which you are applying. However these payments are taxable as earnings and will be subject to tax and national insurance, both of which will be deducted at source under PAYE before you are paid. 

Closes: 7 PM on 30th November 2023 

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Department for Culture, Media, and Sport – Members of the British Library Advisory Council 

“The British Library wishes to appoint four members to its Advisory Council, which provides advice, insights and suggestions to the Library’s leadership. Applications are sought from candidates with expertise in a relevant field such as: collaborative (post-graduate) academic research, data sciences, life and physical sciences, education, culture, publishing, media, business and commerce, entrepreneurship, libraries, or the creation and management of knowledge.”

Time: 4 day(s) per annum. Appointments are for a fixed term of three years. Whilst not automatic, at the end of this term you may be reappointed for a second term of three years.

Remuneration: N/A

Closes: N/A