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People and Culture Committee Independent Member

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Independent Member for its People and Culture Committee. In this impactful volunteer role, you will provide guidance and oversight on critical HR strategies, ensuring that equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the forefront of the organization’s objectives. You will collaborate with other committee members to monitor HR policies, recommend annual pay awards, and ensure a supportive workplace culture. This role is perfect for individuals with a strong background in HR and governance who are passionate about making a difference in a charitable organization.

Benefits

Reimbursement for Expenses

Qualifications

Strong track record in Reward and Recognition.
Experience in HR policy formulation across large organizations.
Ability to manage pay and benefits effectively.

Responsibilities

Review and recommend the People & Culture Strategy to the Board.
Ensure Equity, Diversity and Inclusion considerations are met.
Oversee HR function for compliance and effectiveness.

Skills

Reward and Recognition

HR Policy Formulation

Pay and Benefits Management

Governance Issues

Effective Communication

Strategic Planning

Charitable Organization Experience

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The People and Culture (P&C) Committee is responsible to the Board of Trustees for oversight of the People and Culture Strategy and its effective implementation, including the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion agenda. The scope of the P&C Committee includes HQ volunteers as well as the staff workforce. It sets and reviews the salary of executive management; oversees the annual cost of living review, is focused on developing the right working culture for the organisation and scrutinises and approves HR policies.

The role of an Independent Member is to provide the People and Culture Committee with advice, guidance and scrutiny to assist the Committee in making key decisions. There is no remuneration directly associated with the role, although the Association will reimburse fully for all reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in performing duties.

Main responsibilities

Along with other members of the Committee:

Review the People & Culture Strategy which supports the organisational strategy and recommend it to the Board
Act as advisor to ensure Equity, Diversity and Inclusion considerations for staff and HQ volunteers underpin the objectives within the People & Culture strategy
Conduct high level monitoring and oversight of the achievement of objectives within the People & Culture strategy
Oversee the HR function to assure that we are legally compliant, effective and responsive to the needs of the organisation and its people
Ensure that the culture of the organisation is appropriate to achieve its objectives and support its values
Monitor HR key performance indicators to assure the Committee and the Board that the Scouts is a good employer
Ensure that robust and suitable HR policies and procedures are in place, that ensure fairness, equality and best practice in the management of staff, including an effective Reward Policy to underpin the successful recruitment and retention of staff
Recommend to the Board the annual staff pay award
Ensure the effective recruitment of ELT members via the Chair of the Committee
Approve remuneration for ELT (with the exception of the Chief Executive whose remuneration is determined by the Board)
Ensure an effective performance management policy and appraisal process is in place for ELT
Assure itself that staff/volunteer relationships are effective
Oversee the wellbeing of our people, working in collaboration with the HQ Health, Safety and Welfare Committee.

Skills and Experience

Candidates should:

Have a strong track record of achievement, especially in the area of Reward and Recognition
Have experience of contributing to, supporting and or/leading HR policy formulation and culture setting across a large organisation or movement
Have experience of designing and managing pay, benefits and non-financial incentives to motivate people
Have a breadth of vision and a grasp of governance issues alongside an eye for detail
Have unquestioned integrity, effective communications skills and experience of high-level discussion
Have an understanding and commitment to The Scout Association’s evolving strategic plan and vision
Be able to digest and act upon large amounts of written material, and have the ability to consider and constructively challenge the performance, strategy and objectives of The Scout Association
Have experience of the Scout Movement and, ideally, the role of HQ volunteers
Have experience of working at, or volunteering with, a charitable organisation.

Time Commitment

For this role, the appointed candidate should expect to spend the equivalent of a day per quarter on The Scout Association’s work after the induction phase. This is based on preparation for and attendance at the scheduled People and Culture Committee meetings (three in each year, generally two meetings online and one face to face in London)

Appointment term

Appointments are typically for an initial three-year term, with the possibility of a further term of three years subject to a satisfactory appraisal.

Remuneration and expenses

In common with other registered charities, there is no remuneration directly associated with this volunteer role, although the Association will reimburse fully for all reasonable and properly documented expenses incurred in performing duties in accordance with the Association’s Expenses Policy.

How to apply

If you are interested in the position and would like to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role, to governance@scouts.org.uk. Please add ‘P&C Committee Member’ in the subject heading.

The closing date for applications is: Thursday, 5th of June 2025.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

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Industries
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