Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body Member with Board Level Experience of Collective Bargaining

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK Government Department is seeking to recruit a member for the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body. The successful candidate will provide evidence-based advice on pay and develop significant policy through collective bargaining. The position requires strong stakeholder relationships and communication skills. This role is part-time, with an initial appointment of 3 years starting from April 2026, based in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Strong track record of representing employee interests.
• Understanding of public sector management and pay policy.
• Ability to build relationships with Ministers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent, evidence-based advice on Armed Forces' pay.
• Develop and negotiate significant policy or pay-related issues.

Skills

Collective Bargaining

Stakeholder Relationship Building

Strong Communication Skills

Critical Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body Member with Board Level Experience of Collective Bargaining from an Employee Perspective

A unique opportunity is now open to support the UK Armed Forces and the Defence of the nation.

The Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body (AFPRB) provides independent, evidence-based advice on Armed Forces’ pay to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Defence. In making recommendations, it considers the need to recruit, retain and motivate suitable people in the context of Service life, government policies for improving services, funding, the inflation target and the need for Armed Forces’ pay to be broadly comparable with pay levels in civilian life.

The AFPRB is looking to recruit a new Collective Bargaining Member.

The post is advertised at up to 35 days a year on an initial 3-year appointment from 1 April 2026.

Person Specification

We are seeking an individual with Board Level Collective Bargaining experience from an employee perspective. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Experience: A strong track record of representing employee interests and the ability to develop or negotiate significant policy or pay-related issues through collective bargaining, within the private, public, or voluntary sectors.
• Knowledge: An understanding of the evolving context of public sector management as well as public sector pay policy, with the ability to assess how these might affect Service personnel.
• RelationshipBuilding: The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships, including with Ministers and Senior Government officials and external stakeholders.
• Communication: Strong communication skillswith the ability to listen, accept challenge and constructively challenge others in discussions with clarity and respect, whilst holding high standards of corporate and personal conduct.
• Judgement: Sharp and clear thinking with the ability to critically analyse a wide range of information to make clear, effective and objective evidence-based recommendations to support the delivery of the Body's objectives.
• Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders, including Ministers, and an ability and willingness to work closely with other Body members to reach consensus through active debate and logical argument when agreeing recommendations.

Application Process

All candidates are required to provide:

• a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• a Supporting Statement

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed issecurity check.

Nationality Requirements

British or Commonwealth citizen or a Republic of Ireland national.

Further Information

Applications should be made through the Public Appointments website (via the button provided) where more information is available.