Watch Environment Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.00 am
Vacancy - Member of the Independent Remuneration Panel
Are you interested in how local government works and what councillors are paid?
Gloucestershire County Council wishes to recruit a new member to its Independent Remuneration Panel. The Panel serves the community of Gloucestershire by providing independent recommendations to Council on the allowances and expenses paid to councillors. The Panel takes into account many aspects which include the economic situation nationally, inflation, and average salaries in Gloucestershire as well as the public service element of the role.
If successful, you will join a panel consisting of three members. The Panel usually meets at Shire Hall in Gloucester. The Panel will conduct a full review of member allowances in 2027 to determine the scheme of member allowances from April 2028 (allowances are currently index-linked for the next 2 years). This will involve approx. 4 meetings (including interviewing councillors on particular aspects of their responsibilities) over the period September-December 2027
The Panel receives support and advice from Council officers.
The term of the appointment is four years from the date of the appointment. Panel members are expected to contribute their time freely as a public service; however, a fee will be paid on an annual basis, together with any travelling expenses.
Members of the Independent Remuneration Panel can come from all walks of life and backgrounds. There are no specific qualifications needed to become a Panel member. Applicants will need to be able to show a capacity for independent thinking and sound judgement. Applicants should not be affiliated to the Council, either by membership of a local political party or group or by close association with a councillor or employee, and must not be disqualified from becoming a member of an authority.
If you are interested in the position please ask for a copy of the Application Pack and please complete and return the Application Form as soon as possible and by no later than 5:00pm on Friday 30 January 2026.
For a copy of the Application Pack, or for an informal discussion about the role please contact:
Joanne Bolton, Democratic Services Adviser
Tel: 01452 324197