Independent Remuneration Panel Member (Volunteer)
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
We are currently seeking volunteers to serve as Independent Remuneration Panel members within the Democratic and Registration Services Department.
This is a voluntary position with specific requirements in accordance with the constitution of Bracknell Forest Council.
About you...
As an Independent Remuneration Panel member, you will make recommendations to Bracknell Forest Council relating to allowances. The aim of your role as a volunteer is to ensure that public funds are utilised efficiently, whilst ensuring Councillors are fairly reimbursed for their responsibilities.
About the team...
The Independent Remuneration Panel consists of five members who review the allowance schemes at Bracknell Forest Council. The chair will lead the panel through each review. Bracknell Forest Council will provide administrative support to research and collate information required to support the work.
Key responsibilities...
Each review you will be expected to:
- Consider and make recommendations on allowances within Bracknell Forest Council.
- Attend two one-day meetings per review.
- Read and understand the information on how the authority operates and the roles and responsibilities of councillors as provided by the authority.
- Read papers and reports, giving careful consideration to evidence and information provided at meetings by officers and ask questions on this evidence.
- Attend virtual interview sessions which will be organised based on the availability of panel members and interviewees. The report of the Independent Remuneration Panel’s recommendations will be prepared by the chair.
Interview date
Interview date - to be confirmed.
Informalinterviews will be held online via the Teams app. We reserve the right to amend this to in person interviews at our offices.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jamie Beardsmore, Democratic Services Officer
Email: Jamie.beardsmore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Tel.: 01344 352500
To be an Independent Remuneration Panel member you cannot be currently employed by Bracknell Forest Council.
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
No agencies please.