Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)- Worker Representatives X2

18 hours ago

£1,695 per annum 2 days/month

About the appointment

Introduction from the Minister

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in the role of?Council Member of the Advisory, Conciliation, and Arbitration Service (Acas).?You may already have some idea about the important work of Acas and this candidate pack will tell you more about the purpose and the nature of the role.

Acas is an independent and impartial Non-Departmental Public Body. It has statutory responsibilities to promote the improvement of employment relations and to provide conciliation services. Acas provides individuals and businesses with services which support better employment relations, including a telephone helpline, online guidance, workplace training and advice. Acas has a key role to play in delivering the Government’s plan to Make Work Pay which sets out an ambitious agenda to ensure employment rights are fit for a modern economy, empower working people and contribute to economic growth.

It is an exciting time to join Acas Council, supporting Acas as it builds on successes and develops ambitious plans to deliver its strategy through delivering excellent services, creating a world leading working environment and making Acas a brilliant place to work.

If you believe you have the experience and qualities we are seeking to contribute to?this important organisation, we very much look forward to hearing from you.?We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including?those from under-represented groups.

Justin Madders Minister for Employment Rights, Competition and Markets

Appointment description

As a member of the Acas Council you will provide strategic guidance on the work of Acas. You will work closely with the Chair of Acas and the Chief Executive ensuring the Council and executive operate effectively and with propriety. Members assist the Chair in ensuring the Council holds the executive to account for delivery against its strategic and business plans and for the efficient discharge of its statutory functions. You will contribute to the development of Acas policy and guidance, which will inform Acas work with employers, employees, and government. Your experience will be used to tailor responses to public consultations, Codes of Practice, and how Acas respond to the changing world of work. You will be uniquely placed to support Acas’ agenda to influence and engage with key industries across Great Britain.

Remuneration: £1,695 per annum with an additional £172 for each day of attendance. Remuneration and expenses are taxable.

Organisation description

Acas is a Non-Departmental Public Body of the Department for Business and Trade. Its purpose is to improve organisations and working life through the promotion and facilitation of strong industrial relations practice. Acas provides employment law and employment relations advice for employers and employees through its website and helpline. It also offers dispute resolution services such as arbitration or mediation, although the service is perhaps best known for its collective conciliation function – that is resolving disputes between groups of employees or workers, often represented by a trade union, and their employers.

To find out more about Acas please visit their website at: What we do | Acas

Board composition

How we are governed | Acas

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

1.Knowledge: a clear understanding of the work, priorities and challenges of the organisation and the context within which it operates. ?

2.Communication: strong communication and interpersonal skills?with the ability to listen, accept challenge and constructively challenge others in discussions with clarity and respect.?

3.Judgement: effective decision-making skills with the ability to critically analyse a wide range of information to make clear and objective evidence-based recommendations to support the delivery of the organisation’s objectives. ?

4.Collaboration: ability to work closely with the executive board and other key stakeholders, providing support, constructive challenge and assurance as appropriate.

5. Awareness and good judgement of the labour market and employment rights landscape in which Acas operates, including with government, the civil service, and the media.

6. Relationship building ability to build strong and effective relationships within the organisation and with external stakeholders.

7. A deep understanding of trade union activity, and broad range of engagement and visibility across the trade union networks.

Desirable criteria

A sound understanding of issues facing workers in the UK.