Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee Members Vacancies
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- Wednesday, 29 April 2015 12:13
- Lynn Dougal
The Minister for Defence Welfare and Veterans is seeking to appoint new Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committee (VAPC) Members in the North East of England (Cleveland, Durham, Northumberland and the metropolitan county of Tyne and Wear).
Committees meet between 2 and 4 times per year and travel expenses and loss of earnings allowances will be paid.
Vacancy Description:
Veterans Advisory & Pensions Committees are Non-Departmental Public Bodies whose main functions are to:
- Act as advocates for implementing the Armed Forces Covenant (https://www.gov.uk/the-armed-forces-covenant) and associated measures at a local level.
- Raise awareness, within their areas, of the Armed Forces Covenant and associated measures, the War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and the Veterans Welfare Service.
- Assist serving personnel, veterans and their families in accessing local support services, provide assistance and guidance on the War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and to provide an independent element to the Veterans UK complaints process relating to those schemes. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-uk.
- Act as a conduit for local consultation by Ministers, the Ministry of Defence and the on issues affecting recipients of pension from the War Pensions Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation scheme. http://www.veteranstransition.co.uk/vtrreport.pdf.
- The VAPC Chairperson and members play a central role in promoting the interests and welfare of Veterans and their families. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterans-advisory-and-pensions-committees-x13.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
- An ability to contribute to a committee setting.
- Good all round communication skills and be able to consider complex issues.
- An ability to look ahead and work with others to develop practical plans.
- Some experience and knowledge of service pensions and/or compensation schemes in terms of policy impact.
- An understanding of the Government’s commitment to veterans as set out in the Armed Forces Covenant.
- Importantly the successful candidate will demonstrate a real commitment to supporting Veterans and their families.
The Committee is underrepresented in the area of rural Northumberland and applications from individuals based in that region would be particularly welcome as would applications from current or recently retired medical professionals.
Additional Information:
If successful in this Public Appointment you will have the chance to:
- Help make decisions that affect all our lives.
- Help make a difference and change things for the better in the public interest.
- Contribute your skills, expertise and experience for the benefit of society.
- Develop new skills, learn about new subjects and enhance your confidence.
- Meet a new range of people in different walks of life.
- Develop your career, for example, by gaining public sector board experience.
- Refocus your career, for example, if you have returned from a career break or maternity leave.
- Generally give something back and contribute to the delivery of the highest quality of public services in the public interest.
How to Apply:
Email the completed Expression of Interest and Monitoring forms to DBS Civilian Personnel at:
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If you do not receive an acknowledgement of receipt of your application within 24 hours please call 030 679 84917 or 030 679 85048.
The application form and further information may be accessed directly by opening the hyperlinks below or by visiting: http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/appointment/chair-veterans-advisory-pensions-committee-4/.
The closing date for completed applications is Friday 15 May 2015.
Interviews will take place in early / mid June in the North East.
Please click on the following links for Expressions of Interest form, Monitoring form and Information Pack.
http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/02-VAPC-Monit_Form-U3.doc
http://publicappointments.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/03-VAPC_Info-Pack-U3.doc
