Remuneration Committee - Independent Member

Application Deadline: 11 May 2026

Department: National Board Office

Employment Type: Contract

Location: HQ - Leatherhead

Reporting To: Remuneration Committee Chair / National Board (NB)

Description

Independent Member

The Independent Member of the Remuneration Committee (“the Committee”) plays a critical governance role in supporting the Police Federation of England & Wales (PFEW) to implement fair, transparent, responsible, and sustainable remuneration practices.

The postholder contributes independent expertise, scrutiny, and judgement to the Committee’s remit, which includes recommending the remuneration policy for senior executive pay and Additional Responsibility Payments (ARP), and advising the National Board on remuneration for the CEO, Senior Leadership Team, National Board and National Council members, and any additional remuneration for the National Chair and National Secretary.

Independent Members ensure that PFEW’s remuneration framework supports the organisation’s strategy, complies with statutory requirements, and upholds PFEW values.

Independence Requirements

Independent Members must not hold or have previously held PFEW membership, be employed by PFEW, provide consultancy to PFEW, or be serving/former police officers.
Members must withdraw where conflicts exist.

Time Commitment
Minimum three meetings per year, with preparation time and additional meetings as required. The total time commitment is approximately 3-6 days per year, covering research, review and face-to-face meetings.

Remuneration
The role is remunerated on an independent contractor basis. 

Key Responsibilities

Remuneration Policy

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a fair, transparent, evidence‑based remuneration policy covering senior executive pay, ARP and any additional remuneration for the National Chair and National Secretary.
• Ensure the remuneration policy supports long‑term organisational sustainability and reflects statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Review the ongoing relevance and appropriateness of remuneration policies and practices.

Senior Executive and Leadership Pay

• Review and recommend to the National Board the CEO’s remuneration package, including salary, benefits, performance components and any long‑term incentives.
• Review and recommend remuneration for members of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Review and recommend termination payments, ensuring value for money and compliance with contractual arrangements.
• Review and recommend remuneration for interim executive appointments, ensuring proportionality and clarity.

Additional Responsibility Payments (ARP)

• Review and recommend ARP levels for National Board and National Council members.
• Review and recommend any additional remuneration for the National Chair and National Secretary.

Committee Governance & Decision‑Making

• Attend and actively contribute to all Committee meetings, providing independent judgement and challenge.
• Review meeting papers, benchmarking data, and external reports in advance of meetings.
• Participate in voting on Committee decisions in line with Terms of Reference.
• Declare any conflicts of interest in accordance with PFEW governance requirements.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Work effectively with other PFEW committees, including the Nomination Committee where relevant.
• Contribute to formal reporting to the National Board.
• Support the annual review of the Committee’s Terms of Reference and effectiveness.

Additional Information

• The Committee may request internal information or commission independent advice within budget. Members must comply with PFEW governance, reporting and confidentiality requirements.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Must be independent of PFEW.
• Significant experience in executive remuneration, compensation,  HR/reward leadership, corporate governance, or board/committee roles.
• Strong analytical capability and judgement.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.

Desirable

• Knowledge of UK employment law or remuneration regulation.
• Experience in public sector or membership-based organisations.
• Non-executive or governance committee experience.