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DIVERSITY IN PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS
I'm delighted to inform you that the website for our new Public Appointments Mentoring Schemes is now live. The short application forms for each scheme can be filled out online (preferred) or downloaded from the website and emailed / faxed / posted. A diversity monitoring form is also requested with each application.
If you have any questions, are unsure about any part of the forms or processor need forms in any other format, please email us at publicappointments@geo.gsi.gov.uk or call Seema Malhotra on 07976 278 903. I'll be available on the phone 31st December and we are then back in the office on 4th January.
Current application deadlines are late January.
Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year
Seema Malhotra
Diversity in Public Appointments Project 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. Under new targets, so as to be more representative of society, by 2011 the Government wants to see women form 50% of new public appointees, disabled people 14%, and people from ethnic minorities 11%. 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.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.
You could be working in the private, public or voluntary sector, a social or private entrepreneur, a carer or taking a career break. Whatever your background and achievements so far, we are looking for people with a passion and commitment for making a contribution in public life and on our public boards.
To find out more and download application forms - visit: http://abouttime.commonpurpose.org.uk/public-leaders-courses/. You can also email, fax or post completed forms or apply online.
For more information about public appointments generally, or to find out about current vacancies, please visit:http://www.direct.gov.uk/publicappointments. You can now register to get email alerts with vacancies in your region or by areas of interest.
About Time Public Leaders (Advanced)
About Time Public Leaders (Advanced) is a course for people who are actively seeking a national public appointment. Applicants may have already applied or been shortlisted for a public appointment, or be in senior positions in their organisation. The course presents an opportunity for potential candidates to develop their non-executive careers, gain a deeper understanding of how public boards work and the difference that public bodies can make. About Time Public Leaders (Advanced) is a flexible, five-month course that addresses the needs of individuals, particularly those from under-represented groups, who have the aspiration and ability to get involved on public boards at a national level. Applicants for this programme should be committed to applying for a public appointment vacancy in the next 6-12 months.
When: February to June 2010
Where: Events will take place both in London, and in other UK cities, and virtually. Course content: About Time Public Leaders Advanced participants will receive training and advice on presentation skills, public board applications processes, networking opportunities, Masterclasses, mentoring and shadowing. This self-directed curriculum is designed to provide participants with essential knowledge to develop successful applications for public board appointments, and to be effective in post. About Time Public Leaders
About Time Public Leaders is designed for people with some experience of governance, gained through local boards, charity trusteeships, employment or professional bodies, or those who have demonstrable experience gained in other ways, and have a real commitment to hold more senior appointments, at a regional or national level. The About Time Public Leaders course provides participants with transitional learning to help people with some experience of governance make the leap to holding regional, national or higher profile public appointments. We particularly welcome applications from those groups who are currently under-represented in public appointments. Applicants for this programme should be committed to applying for a public appointment vacancy in the next 12-18 months.
When: February to November 2010
Where: Events will take place both in London, and in other UK cities, and virtually Course content: Participants will benefit from increased awareness and understanding of the scope of regional and national public appointment roles, application processes and opportunities through a programme of events, networking, mentoring and job shadowing. Elements of the programme will be tailored by participants through self-directed learning. |
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