The independent Advertising Advisory Committee (AAC) is looking to recruit three Members. The present role holders are nearing the end of their appointed terms.
Members (x3) £8,060 a year plus expenses
Start date: January 2024
The AAC provides independent advice to the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP), authors of the UK Advertising Codes. The Codes are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority. The AAC’s advice helps CAP to shape rules and guidance, ensuring advertisements do not mislead, harm or seriously offend their audience. Please see our summary information about these bodies, the role of the AAC and its composition:
The AAC has six scheduled meetings a year. The Chair and Members advise on behalf of citizens and consumers and participate as individuals and not as representatives of organisations. They must be independent from the advertising and marketing business.
The three new Members will begin their roles from 1 January 2024. They will serve a three-year period, with the expectation that it be extended for another three years. The members will receive a sum of £8,060 a year plus expenses.
The AAC welcomes applications from candidates of any race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, from people with disabilities and from those who live or work in any part of the UK. Indeed, we welcome well qualified candidates of any age who are able to devote the necessary time to the work.
Timings
A shortlist of candidates will be interviewed by no later than the end of June, 2023 (likely dates for interview include 24, 26 or 27 June). The three new Members will be appointed to begin their new roles from 1 January 2024 and can normally expect to serve a maximum of two terms of three years each.
How to apply:
Please note that the completion of the Application form is mandatory and applications will not be considered without it.
Please do not send a CV or covering letter, neither of which will be considered.
Candidates are encouraged to complete an Equal Opportunities Monitoring form, but that is not mandatory.
Applications should be emailed to [email protected]
Documents and links:
Closing date for applications:
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Monday, 29 May, 2023.
Interviews and appointments:
A shortlist of candidates will be interviewed by no later than the end of June, 2023 (likely dates include 24, 26 or 27 June). The three new Members will be appointed to begin their new roles from 1 January 2024 and can normally expect to serve a maximum of two terms of three years each.
Diversity
It is important that the AAC is widely representative of society. We welcome applications from candidates of any race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, from people with disabilities and from those who live or work in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland. Indeed, we welcome well ALL qualified candidates of any age who are able to devote the necessary time to the work.
Power of appointment
The Members of the AAC are appointed by the Chair of the AAC in consultation with the Chairman of the Advertising Standards Authority, the Chairman of CAP and BCAP and Ofcom. In choosing Committee members, the Chair aims for complementarity of skills and background. There is no stereotype. All members of the Committee are different and bring differing experience, knowledge and abilities. The Chair’s decision on appointments is final.
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