£350/meeting 20 meetings/year
Thank you for your interest in these vacancies to be a Chair or a Member of the Senior Salaries Review Body.
You may already have some idea about the important work of the Senior Salaries Review Body. The following pages will tell you more about Senior Salaries Review Body purpose and the nature of the Board and these Member roles, as well as the application process. Please do also view the Senior Salaries Review Body website to understand their work and the strategic framework review they are currently undertaking: Senior Salaries Review Body
If, after reading the material, you have further questions about any aspect of this post you are welcome to speak to Florence Wyld, Secretary to the SSRB; Florence.Wyld@beis.gov.uk
If you have questions about the appointment process, you can contact: ssrbrecruitment@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
If you believe you have the experience and qualities we are seeking, we very much look forward to hearing from you.
Minister of State
Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG
Role description
As the Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB), you will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction to the SSRB in fulfilling its functions as an advisory body; by providing independent advice and delivering high quality recommendations in response to the matters that have been referred to the SSRB by the Prime Minister, the Lord Chancellor, the Secretary of State for Defence, the Secretary of State for Health and the Home Secretary. The role of Chair will involve:
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leading the work of the SSRB, in a comprehensive manner, by proactively managing and prioritising the body work that is covered within the remit.
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to make effective use of the skills and expertise of the other members of the SSRB; and providing effective challenge to the evidence and representations that are submitted to the SSRB by the all the various remit groups;
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shaping the development of the SSRB’s response to remits from the Prime Minister, the Lord Chancellor, the Secretary of State for Defence, the Secretary of State for Health and the Home Secretary, including analysing written and oral evidence, reaching decisions, considering draft reports and official records of the round;
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representing the views of the SSRB with key stakeholders; whilst effectively managing those relationships, recognising stakeholders’ differing priorities and perspectives (e.g. trade unions);
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effectively chairing meetings of the SSRB, using an inclusive approach to build consensus and to provide support and challenge where necessary
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managing the conduct of SSRB business, including carrying out performance assessments of SSRB members and active engagement with the Office of Manpower Economics and the Cabinet Office
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to adhere to the seven principles of Public Life
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Comply at all times with the ‘Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies’ and with the rules relating to the use of public funds and to conflicts of interest set out in Managing Public Money
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Not to misuse information gained in the course of their public service for personal gain or for political profit, nor seek to use the opportunity of public service to promote their private interests or those of connected persons or organisations
Organisation description
Board composition
Person specification
Essential criteria
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Ability to provide strong leadership at a senior level, including chairing groups with diverse skills and experience to deliver consensus.
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A detailed knowledge and understanding of pay, remuneration, performance management, labour market and reward issues and a strong understanding of the policy, financial and operational constraints that impact on remuneration decisions, especially in the public sector.
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Expertise in analysing and interpreting detailed information such as statistical and economic data and information on legal, policy and HR matters and to draw appropriate conclusions.
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Able to communicate effectively and command the respect of others quickly, to challenge and engage courteously particularly those of opposing views, facilitating agreement across a wide range of perspectives and attitudes.