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Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology – Chair of Met Office
“The Met Office Chair is appointed by the Secretary of State for DSIT and will be responsible for advising the Minister on the organisation’s overall direction and performance . The role of Chair is pivotal and demands effective strategic leadership of the Board and the ability to speak on its behalf. The Chair will work closely with the full-time Chief Executive, who is also the Met Office’s Accounting Officer…The Met Office is the national meteorological service for the UK. It provides world-leading weather and climate science and services that help government, industry and the public make better decisions to stay safe and thrive. That means providing the best weather and climate information when it matters most. Its focus is on making a difference and delivering greater benefit to UK citizens.”
Time: 36 day(s) per annum. 3 year term.
Remuneration: £35000 per annum
Closes: 11 PM on 11th March 2024
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Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs – Appointment of three new independent members to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee
“Are you passionate about ensuring the UK is ready to deal with the impacts of climate change? Do you want to be part of the leading independent body that provides advice to the UK and Devolved Governments on preparing for climate change?The Adaptation Committee advises the UK government and devolved governments on its assessment of the risks and opportunities from climate change, and reports to Parliament and each of the devolved legislatures on its evaluation of the quality and implementation of actions in the UK and devolved government’s adaptation programmes.”
Time: 12 day(s) per annum. 3 year term.
Remuneration: £550 per day
Closes: Midday on 17th March 2024
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Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology – Met Office Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Chair and Non-Executive Director (x2)
“You will have both general responsibilities as a Non-Executive Director, and specific responsibilities as Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Chair. Firstly, as a Non-Executive Director (NED) on the Met Office Board, you will have an important and demanding role in providing a valuable external perspective to the organisation. This includes providing influence and access to networks which the organisation would otherwise not have. You will demonstrate senior strategic level experience from either the public or private sector with insight into, and experience of, working with senior professionals to ensure a high level of engagement and performance.”
Time: Adhoc. 3 year term.
Remuneration: £15,000 to £29,999 per annum.
Closes: 11:55 PM on 18th March 2024
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Department for Culture, Media, and Sport – Tate Gallery Trustees (x4)
“Tate holds the national Collection of British art and of international modern and contemporary art, currently comprising over 75,000 works (excluding library and archive items). It comprises four galleries: Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives and has a significant digital, national and international presence. Tate is looking for four new Trustees, an Artist trustee, Commercial and Media trustee, Youth Engagement trustee and a Commercial/Business/Property trustee. At least one of these appointments will bring representation from beyond London.”
Time: 2 day(s) per month. 4 year term.
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.
Closes: 11:59 PM on 26th March 2024
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Department for Culture, Media, and Sport – Imperial War Museum Trustees (x3)
“Imperial War Museums (IWM) wishes to appoint three new Trustees. The first will be someone with finance / business skills and the second will be an artist or individual with in-depth, professional knowledge and understanding of the contemporary art world. The third will have experience in public engagement and outreach practices. These appointments are made by the Prime Minister…Members of the Board have corporate responsibility for the general management and control of the Museum, subject to the terms set out in the Imperial War Museum Acts (1920 and 1955), subsequent amending legislation and other governing documents. It is their responsibility also to ensure that the Museum complies with any statutory or administrative requirements for the use of public funds.”
Time: 1 day per month. 4 year term.
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.
Closes: 5 PM on 5th April 2024
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Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs – Chair of the DEFRA Science Advisory Council (SAC)
“The Science Advisory Council (SAC) is a Non Departmental Public Body (NDPB) which provides independent and scientific support, advice and challenge to Defra. The SAC’s remit is broad and focuses primarily on the strategic direction of the Departments’ evidence. It delivers independent high-level, cross cutting, strategic advice and challenge to help assure the evidence used in Defra policy development and delivery and to this end, diversity of thought within the members is encouraged… We are looking for a Chair who has the right qualities to take responsibility for the leadership and output of SAC. In doing so, the Chair will work in partnership with the CSA and SAC members to ensure SAC is able to provide high-level, strategic advice and constructive challenge on Defra’s use of evidence on high profile policies (often at pace) and on cross cutting and longer term challenges relating to the environment, food and rural affairs.”
Time: 11 day(s) per annum. 3 year term.
Remuneration: £53 per hour
Closes: Midday on 8th April 2024
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