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Make a difference – join a Public Board!
Public bodies make important decisions that shape the quality of our lives and public services, and include organisations like the governing bodies of local hospitals, the Arts Council, advisory bodies or the Competition Commission. However some groups, particularly women, people from ethnic minorities and disabled people are under-represented on our public boards. By 2011 the Government wants to see women form 50% of new public appointees, disabled people 14%, and people from ethnic minorities 11%. Boards that have a diverse mix of people and talent make the best decisions.
Public bodies make important decisions that shape the quality of our lives and public services, and include organisations like the governing bodies of local hospitals, the Arts Council, advisory bodies or the Competition Commission. However some groups, particularly women, people from ethnic minorities and disabled people are under-represented on our public boards. By 2011 the Government wants to see women form 50% of new public appointees, disabled people 14%, and people from ethnic minorities 11%. Boards that have a diverse mix of people and talent make the best decisions.
Playing an active role in civic society through joining the board of a public
body can be extremely rewarding, whether you want to expand your skills, are looking
for a career development opportunity or simply want to make a positive difference
in your community. Whatever your background and achievements so far, a passion
and commitment for making a contribution in public life is more important than
experience.
The About Time Public Leaders courses, sponsored by the Government Equalities Office, are designed to support the government’s aim to increase the diversity of public
body board members and the pool of talented individuals ready to take up public
appointments. They are free to attend and will run from February to June 2010.
Closing date for applications is 31 January 2010.
The UKRC offers support and training to women who are interested in joining public bodies. We advertise current vacancies, seminars and have a list of useful resouces and publications on our website.
The Appointments Commission
The Appointments Commission is the only organisation in the UK dedicated to public appointments, recruiting
and selecting the best possible people for public appointments in all areas of
public life. They work across all government departments including the NHS and
handle more than 1,000 public appointments each year, representing around one
third of all appointments regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
Becoming a public appointee is an exciting step. Not only do you have the opportunity
to help improve the delivery of public services but also the chance to develop
your own experience and learn new skills. They manage the appointments process
for a number of government departments. So, whether your passion is for health,
defence, education or any of the many areas managed by government organisations,
you will hopefully find a vacancy that interests you. Visit the Appointments Commission website for their current vacancies.
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