About the Department
The CMA is an independent non-ministerial UK Government department and is the UK’s principal competition and consumer protection authority.
The CMA supports people, businesses, and the UK economy by promoting competitive markets and tackling unfair behaviour. People and businesses alike are grappling with a growing number of challenges – not least, the rising cost-of-living and cost of doing business; a sustained technology revolution and disruptions of business models that this brings; and the accelerating deterioration of our environment. Each of these challenges makes the imperatives of open, competitive markets and playing by the rules are more vital than ever.
The Role
The Board is the governing body of the CMA. It establishes the overall strategic direction of the CMA within the policy framework laid down by Parliament. NEDs make up the majority of the Board and, together with the non-executive Chair, will bring appropriate challenge to the decisions made by the executive in running the organisation.
The CMA Board:
- Ensures that the CMA fulfils its statutory duties and functions and that the principles of good corporate governance are observed;
- Establishes the overall strategic direction of the CMA within the policy framework laid down under the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, setting organisational priorities including through the annual plan process;
- Scrutinises CMA’s performance in meeting its goals, including through annual performance and concurrency reports; Supports and constructively challenges the executive team; Has regard to any opinions and reports of the CMA Accounting Officer, ensures that the CMA maintains a sound system of financial control and makes appropriate use of public funds.
- Makes decisions on whether to publish market study notices and to refer a market for a more detailed investigation (i.e., “Phase 2 investigation”); Makes rules of procedure for merger reference groups, market reference?groups, and special reference groups.
- Fosters productive relationships with key stakeholders, making the case for sound competition and consumer protection practices; Ensure policies are in place to manage risks to the CMA’s operations and the achievement of its objectives; and
- Supports the CMA’s strong commitment to respect, equality of opportunity, diversity of skills and experience and public service values.
We welcome members to the Board with a diverse and varied range of skills and experience. Direct experience of competition or consumer enforcement is not required, we encourage applications from individuals with any relevant experience and background including, but not limited to, competition, consumer, the voluntary sector, regulation, digital, retail, or other environments. We are looking for industry leaders who meet the following criteria:
- A proven leader in a consumer, business and/or technology-driven environment.
- An understanding of the role the CMA has in delivering good outcomes for consumers, businesses, and the UK economy, and of how businesses interact with the CMA.
- Demonstrable experience of developing strategy and providing strategic direction.
- The ability to challenge constructively, scrutinising advice and information and maintaining independence of thought.
- An in-depth understanding of the importance of legal and regulatory compliance, and sound operational controls.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
- Proven experience of communicating and influencing, including effective collaboration with others at a senior level.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience at board level in executive or non-executive leadership roles in the private, public or third sector.
- Recent experience in these areas would be welcome: business and finance, digital and technology sectors, consumer, competition and consumer policy and enforcement, public or regulatory policy and working with the devolved administrations.
To download the full candidate information pack and apply, please visit www.odgers.com/88667
Closing date 23:55 on Tuesday 30 May 2023