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**Member - Advisory Committee England - London** nn
**Closing Date:**
16012025
**Group:**
Corporate Group
**Management Level:**
**Job Type:**
Non-Executive Director (Fixed Term)
**Job Description:**
**Please note that this role will close at 00.01 on Thursday 16th January and
therefore we advise getting your application in no later than midnight on
Wednesday 15th January.**
**To apply and be considered for interview stage, your application must
include a CV and covering letter. Your covering letter must give evidence of
how you successfully meet the key competencies. Your letter should be no more
than four sides of A4 in length. Applications for the role will close at 00.01
on 16 January 2025 and final interviews will be held on Wednesday 26 and
Friday 28 February 2025.** Should you require any adjustments to be made,
please do contact us directly at
[#####](mailto:#####).
We are planning to appoint two Non-Executive Members to Ofcom’s Advisory
Committee for England with a starting date of 1 June 2025.
In addition, the role of Chair of the Advisory Committee for England will
become vacant in June 2025. The Chair is appointed from within the Committee
by Ofcom. The successful applicants for this role, together with existing
Committee Members, will be eligible to apply for the role of Chair. The Chair
is expected to have a track record of performing a top leadership role and the
ability to achieve consensus through balanced discussion. This role carries an
additional time commitment and additional remuneration.
**Purpose of the role**
Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK
communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio,
postal services, telecommunications and wireless communications services. We
have recently taken on regulation of online safety to make online services
safer for the people who use them.
The Advisory Committee for England provides advice to Ofcom colleagues about
the interests and opinions of people living in England and its diverse
communities across our regulatory responsibilities. The Committee strives to
ensure that Ofcom’s work is informed by the widest possible understanding of
the experience of consumers and citizens in England, capturing the distinctive
needs of people living across different parts of the country.
Committee Members are part-time and drawn from a range of backgrounds. We want
to attract a wide variety of applicants to provide a good balance of skills
and relevant sector experience, so we have a diversity of perspective and
background on the Committee. In addition, we want the Committee’s membership
to reflect the range of England’s regions and communities to give as wide a
geographical and social view as possible.
**Essential SkillsExperience**
To apply to join the Committee you will need to show in your covering letter
how you meet the competencies below. **No previous experience of being a non-
executive member is necessary.**
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
* Up to date knowledge andor experience in one or more of the communication sectors Ofcom regulates.
* An understanding of Ofcom’s role and responsibilities in a complex political landscape.
* An awareness of England’s and their local region’s economy, society and culture.
* The ability to appreciate and articulate the diverse needs and views of citizens and consumers in England.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a committee.
We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a
background in broadcasting and media, online safety andor telecoms.
The Chairperson of the Advisory Committee for England will:
* provide leadership to the ACE and manage the business of the ACE through setting the ACE agenda (with the assistance of the Nation Director and Committee Secretary)
* manage Committee meetings to ensure that sufficient time is allowed for discussion of complex or contentious issues. This includes arranging, via the Nations Director, informal meetings of the Members beforehand to facilitate participation and discussion at meetings.
* lead the ACE’s function of providing advice to the Ofcom Board
* exercise independent judgement
* abide by Ofcom’s Code of Conduct for Advisory Committees
**Further Information**
The Committee meets up to 5 times per year, in London and other locations
around England. Some of the Committee’s work may be carried out through sub-
groups and additional informal meetings throughout the year. There are also
other stakeholder meetings, conference calls, and preparation of consultation
responses.
For the Chair role, the time commitment is up to 24 days a year, primarily
chairing all meetings of the ACE in London or other regional offices and
attending meetings with Ofcom’s executive team in London, as necessary. The
Chair is paid an annual fee of £#####.
For general Committee Members, the time commitment is a total of 12 days per
year and the annual fee is £3000.
Potential or actual conflicts of interest must be declared and discussed at
interview. Advisory Committee Members are required to act in accordance with
the [Code of Conduct for National Advisory
Committees](https:www.ofcom.org.uk__dataassetspdf_file0031139594code-
of-conduct-advisory-committees.pdf), which applicants are
encouraged to read. No Member of the Committee may be directly employed by
organisations that Ofcom regulates or licenses or derive the majority of their
employment income from such a company even if not so employed. Applicants must
have personal integrity of a high order and ensure that their conduct accords
with the [Seven Principles of Public
Life.](https:www.gov.ukgovernmentpublicationsthe-7-principles-
of-public-lifethe-7-principles-of-public-life--2)
Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be
able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of
background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We
aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible – no matter your
social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or disability.
Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours,
part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From
day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual
needs.
We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a
break – for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to
rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you
need information in an alternative format or have specific preferences, please
contact our recruitment team at
[#####](mailto:#####)
or call#####0 91#####78.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants
who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme
here. [https:careers.ofcom.org.ukcareershow-we-
hire](https:eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.ofcom.org.uk%2Fcareers%2Fhow-
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**Closing Date:**
16012025
**Group:**
Corporate Group
**Management Level:**
**Job Type:**
Non-Executive Director (Fixed Term)
**Job Description:**
**Please note that this role will close at 00.01 on Thursday 16th January and
therefore we advise getting your application in no later than midnight on
Wednesday 15th January.**
**To apply and be considered for interview stage, your application must
include a CV and covering letter. Your covering letter must give evidence of
how you successfully meet the key competencies. Your letter should be no more
than four sides of A4 in length. Applications for the role will close at 00.01
on 16 January 2025 and final interviews will be held on Wednesday 26 and
Friday 28 February 2025.** Should you require any adjustments to be made,
please do contact us directly at
[#####](mailto:#####).
We are planning to appoint two Non-Executive Members to Ofcom’s Advisory
Committee for England with a starting date of 1 June 2025.
In addition, the role of Chair of the Advisory Committee for England will
become vacant in June 2025. The Chair is appointed from within the Committee
by Ofcom. The successful applicants for this role, together with existing
Committee Members, will be eligible to apply for the role of Chair. The Chair
is expected to have a track record of performing a top leadership role and the
ability to achieve consensus through balanced discussion. This role carries an
additional time commitment and additional remuneration.
**Purpose of the role**
Ofcom is the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK
communications industries, with responsibilities across television, radio,
postal services, telecommunications and wireless communications services. We
have recently taken on regulation of online safety to make online services
safer for the people who use them.
The Advisory Committee for England provides advice to Ofcom colleagues about
the interests and opinions of people living in England and its diverse
communities across our regulatory responsibilities. The Committee strives to
ensure that Ofcom’s work is informed by the widest possible understanding of
the experience of consumers and citizens in England, capturing the distinctive
needs of people living across different parts of the country.
Committee Members are part-time and drawn from a range of backgrounds. We want
to attract a wide variety of applicants to provide a good balance of skills
and relevant sector experience, so we have a diversity of perspective and
background on the Committee. In addition, we want the Committee’s membership
to reflect the range of England’s regions and communities to give as wide a
geographical and social view as possible.
**Essential SkillsExperience**
To apply to join the Committee you will need to show in your covering letter
how you meet the competencies below. **No previous experience of being a non-
executive member is necessary.**
Applicants are expected to demonstrate:
* Up to date knowledge andor experience in one or more of the communication sectors Ofcom regulates.
* An understanding of Ofcom’s role and responsibilities in a complex political landscape.
* An awareness of England’s and their local region’s economy, society and culture.
* The ability to appreciate and articulate the diverse needs and views of citizens and consumers in England.
* Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a committee.
We would be particularly interested in hearing from candidates with a
background in broadcasting and media, online safety andor telecoms.
The Chairperson of the Advisory Committee for England will:
* provide leadership to the ACE and manage the business of the ACE through setting the ACE agenda (with the assistance of the Nation Director and Committee Secretary)
* manage Committee meetings to ensure that sufficient time is allowed for discussion of complex or contentious issues. This includes arranging, via the Nations Director, informal meetings of the Members beforehand to facilitate participation and discussion at meetings.
* lead the ACE’s function of providing advice to the Ofcom Board
* exercise independent judgement
* abide by Ofcom’s Code of Conduct for Advisory Committees
**Further Information**
The Committee meets up to 5 times per year, in London and other locations
around England. Some of the Committee’s work may be carried out through sub-
groups and additional informal meetings throughout the year. There are also
other stakeholder meetings, conference calls, and preparation of consultation
responses.
For the Chair role, the time commitment is up to 24 days a year, primarily
chairing all meetings of the ACE in London or other regional offices and
attending meetings with Ofcom’s executive team in London, as necessary. The
Chair is paid an annual fee of £#####.
For general Committee Members, the time commitment is a total of 12 days per
year and the annual fee is £3000.
Potential or actual conflicts of interest must be declared and discussed at
interview. Advisory Committee Members are required to act in accordance with
the [Code of Conduct for National Advisory
Committees](https:www.ofcom.org.uk__dataassetspdf_file0031139594code-
of-conduct-advisory-committees.pdf), which applicants are
encouraged to read. No Member of the Committee may be directly employed by
organisations that Ofcom regulates or licenses or derive the majority of their
employment income from such a company even if not so employed. Applicants must
have personal integrity of a high order and ensure that their conduct accords
with the [Seven Principles of Public
Life.](https:www.gov.ukgovernmentpublicationsthe-7-principles-
of-public-lifethe-7-principles-of-public-life--2)
Ofcom has a clear mission: to make communications work for everyone. To be
able to deliver on this, we want our organisation to reflect the diversity of
background, experience, upbringing and thought that exists across the UK. We
aim to recruit from the widest pool of candidates possible – no matter your
social background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender or disability.
Where positions are listed as full-time, we remain open to reduced hours,
part-time arrangements, job shares, and other flexible working options. From
day one, we champion flexible work arrangements to accommodate individual
needs.
We also warmly welcome applicants who are returning to the workforce after a
break – for whatever reason. If you have taken time away and are ready to
rejoin, we look forward to reviewing your application.
Our recruitment processes prioritise accessibility and inclusivity. If you
need information in an alternative format or have specific preferences, please
contact our recruitment team at
[#####](mailto:#####)
or call#####0 91#####78.
As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to disabled applicants
who meet essential criteria for advertised roles. Learn more about this scheme
here. [https:careers.ofcom.org.ukcareershow-we-
hire](https:eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcareers.ofcom.org.uk%2Fcareers%2Fhow-
we-
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