The Council is seeking to appoint an Independent Member to serve on its Remuneration Committee (see terms of reference).
The Committee is an important part of the Council’s corporate governance framework and provides advice to the Council including on:
- pay structures and benchmarking
- job evaluation
- pay equality reporting
- employee benefits
The Independent Member will be able to provide additional challenge, bringing in relevant business and other perspectives, in addition to those of elected members.
This appointment will initially be for a four-year period but may then be extended for a further four years. You will be expected to attend approximately four afternoon meetings and/or training sessions per year.
You will need to:
- have held a senior managerial position in a large public or private sector organisation.
- possess a detailed understanding of reward strategy and policies.
- have knowledge and understanding of approaches to pay design and structure.
- possess good analytical skills
- understand the requirement for Councils to develop a Pay Policy Statement
- understand equality considerations in respect of pay and reward
- be totally independent of the Council
Whilst this is a voluntary role, the Council will pay for travel and subsistence expenses incurred through time spent on this committee.
People who cannot apply
You cannot be an independent member if you are, or have been in the last five years:
- a Councillor
- an employee of the Council
- closely associated with anyone who has been a Councillor or employee of the Council
How to apply
To apply, please download our guidance notes and application form.
For more information, please contact Deborah Merry (Head of Legal & Democratic Services) on 0121 704 6022 or email dmerry@solihull.gov.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 31 October 2024.