Luton Borough Council
Independent Remuneration Panel Member
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About The Job
Salary: £75 per meeting
Hours per week: Casual
Contract type: Casual
An Independent Remuneration Panel (IRP) Member is a volunteer role that reviews and recommends the level of allowances and expenses paid to elected local councillors. They ensure the scheme is fair, transparent, and evidence-based, acting as a crucial, independent body that local authorities are legally required to consult under the Local Authorities (Members' Allowances) (England) Regulations 2003.
Key Responsibilities
- Review Allowances: Analyze and recommend changes to the basic allowances and Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) for councillors.
- Evidence Collection: Hear evidence from councillors, senior officers, and stakeholders to assess the time commitment and responsibilities of roles.
- Benchmarking: Compare allowance schemes against other local authorities.
- Report Generation: Produce formal reports to the Council with recommendations on the remuneration structure.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About You
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Independence: No affiliation with the local council, such as being a member or employee, or related to a member or employee.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data and make objective, evidence-based decisions.
- Local Knowledge: A keen interest in local government and the role of council members.
- Integrity: High standards of public life and impartiality.
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Time Commitment and Terms
- Term: Generally, a 3- to 4-year term, sometimes renewable.
- Workload: Typically involves meetings every 6 weeks over a period, or roughly 4-5 times per year, with additional reading.
- Remuneration: £75 per meeting with travel expenses reimbursed.
About Us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
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