Member - Economist

Appointment description

We are seeking an individual with Board level economic experience. A successful candidate for this role will also need to be able to apply intellectual rigor to the remuneration of Service Personnel, cognisant of public sector pay policy.

Organisation description

The AFPRB provides independent, evidence-based advice on Armed Forces’ pay to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Defence. In making recommendations, it takes into account the need to recruit, retain, and motivate suitable people in the context of Service life, Government policies for improving services, funding, the inflation target and the need for Armed Forces’ pay to be broadly comparable with civilians.

Body composition

The Body currently comprises eight Members. Members of the Body and biographical information for each Body Member can be found on the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body website (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/armed-forces-pay-review-body).

Regulation of appointment

This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner’s website

Person specification

Essential criteria

Economist Member Role:

We are seeking an individual with Board level economic experience. The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

Proven economic experience with the ability to evaluate large amounts of detailed written and oral information, and to use it for developing recommendations. Strong influencing and communication skills. Sharp and clear thinking, with the ability to pursue active debate and logical argument. The ability to command the confidence of key stakeholders including Ministers, Review Body colleagues, Senior Government officials and those within the remit group. Understanding of the broader context of changes in public sector management as well as public sector pay policy. The ability and willingness to work with other members of the Body to reach consensus in agreeing recommendations. High standards of corporate and personal conduct.

Closing date: 11pm on 27 August 2025