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Location: IIAC meetings are typically held face to face in London

Number of roles: 1

Remuneration: £22,000 per annum

Time Commitment: 60 days annually

Length of Term: Fixed term of between three and five years

 

The Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) is an independent statutory body established in 1946 to advise the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland on matters relating to the Industrial Injuries Scheme. A significant part of the Council’s work involves reviewing and recommending changes to the list of prescribed diseases eligible for benefit, as well as advising on the administration of the scheme.

 

DWP is currently seeking to recruit a Chair to represent the organisation and lead the Council through an exciting new phase. Over the next five years, IIAC will have the opportunity to commission additional scientific support to further its mission and enhance the effectiveness of its work. This leadership role will be pivotal in shaping the Council's strategic direction and driving forward its important agenda.

 

Role of the Chair

 

As Chair of the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council (IIAC) you will have particular responsibility for:

- Providing effective leadership to members of the Council.

- Ensuring the work of the Council remains relevant and transparent to wider interested parties and stakeholders.

- Ensuring the Council’s statutory role is fully and effectively discharged.

- You will also provide a high level of scientific assurance that Council investigations are informed, constructive and rigorous in the preparation of its recommendations to the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and to the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland.

- Stakeholder engagement is key to this role where the Chair will be required to engage with a wide range of external stakeholders to raise awareness of the Council’s work and support evidence gathering.

- The Chair will have regular contact specifically and actively with the DWP Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits (IIDB) Policy team, the DWP Scientific Adviser, the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, and the IIAC partnership team.

 

The Chair will ensure:

- There is appropriate representation of the Council in all matters relevant to the Industrial Injuries Scheme.

- Engagement with stakeholders and the public in an open and fair manner.

- Advice is provided to DWP on the drafting of relevant legislation and guidance.

- Consideration is given in all interactions to the legal framework that governs the Council's business.

 

Vacancy closes 5pm on Friday 25th October.

 

For more information and to apply for this vacancy, please click here.

Closing Date: 2024-10-25 00:00:00