Independent Member - Remuneration PanelCouncil

Independent Members - Remuneration Panel

Allowance: £500 per annum (PAYE) plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses necessary for meetings of the panel

Term of Appointment: Four Years

Location: North Yorkshire

York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is seeking to appoint independent members to serve on its Independent Remuneration Panel.

The Independent Remuneration Panel plays an important role by providing independent advice on allowances payable to elected office holders, committee members and other appointed representatives of the Combined Authority. The Combined Authority is required to have regard to the recommendations of the Panel when making or amending its Members' Allowances Scheme.

The Panel will undertake a review of allowances paid by the Combined Authority, including existing allowances and arrangements for travel and subsistence, together with allowances for newly established roles and responsibilities.

We are seeking individuals who can bring an independent perspective and who possess experience or knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

• Governance and public administration
• Human resources and remuneration
• Finance, audit or accountancy
• Business and commerce
• Academia and research
• Voluntary, community or charitable organisations

Applicants should be able to:

• Analyse information and evidence objectively.
• Consider differing viewpoints and reach balanced conclusions.
• Demonstrate integrity, independence and sound judgement.
• Communicate effectively and work constructively as part of a panel.

Eligibility

Applicants must be independent of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.

You cannot be:

• A Member of the Combined Authority.
• A member of a committee or sub-committee of the Combined Authority.
• An employee of the Combined Authority.
• A person with interests that would prevent you from acting independently in carrying out the functions of the Panel.

Time Commitment

The Panel is expected to meet approximately four to eight times each year with additional reading and preparation required in support of the Panel's work. Meetings may be held remotely with the potential for some in-person meetings in York and/or Northallerton.

Key dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 1 November 2026

Interview Date: Week commencing 7 November 2026

For further information and to apply please contact:
Paul Clark, Head of Governance [email protected]

To Apply

Please submit:

• A CV (full employment background, salary, education, professional registration and referee’s etc.)
• A supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying, how you will meet the requirements of being an independent member and what you will bring to the Panel.

Applications should be sent in a single Word document to: [email protected]

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.