Time commitment & terms of office
The time commitment will be approximately 9 days per annum (to include meetings and preparation time).
Duration
The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year contract, with the possibility of extension for a further three years. Re-appointment is not automatic.
Review of the individual
There will be an annual appraisal of the Independent Member of the Audit and Risk Committee as part of the Board Effectiveness Review and Cabinet Office guidance on Non-executive director appraisals. These reviews will be conducted by the Chief Executive Officer of The National Archives and the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.
Remuneration
Earnings are expected to be a minimum of £3,600 per annum based on the commitments articulated above.
Conflicts of interest
All candidates will be asked to disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflicts of interest. These will be discussed with the candidate to establish whether and what action is needed to avoid a conflict or the perception of a conflict, taking account of advice received from the Cabinet Office Propriety and Ethics team as appropriate.
Terms of appointment
An offer of appointment will be made once all candidates have been interviewed, and will be subject to satisfactory completion of eligibility checks, including security. If you are offered an appointment, you will receive a detailed summary of your main terms and conditions.
Eligibility
To avoid possible disappointment at a later stage, we recommend that you check you are eligible before applying:
- Nationality: You must be a UK citizen, British-protected person, a Commonwealth citizen, or a national of the European Economic Area (EEA), including nationals of the new member states.
Equal opportunities
The National Archives is an equal opportunities employer, committed to equal opportunities policies. We welcome people from all backgrounds so that our workforce mirrors the community we serve.