Vacancies: Finance Director, Non-Executive Directors (x2)

The Coal Authority is a dynamic, customer-focussed public body established in 1994 at the privatisation of the UK coal industry. Sponsored by the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), the Authority is instrumental in addressing the physical legacy of centuries of coal mining both through its ground-breaking nationwide programme of minewater treatment and a comprehensive strategy to manage public safety issues arising from our mining past. It is at the forefront of the Government’s e-commerce agenda, providing growing volumes of property related information to the public through an award-winning geographical information system. The Authority also owns the country’s unworked coal and issues licences and leases to private operators for the working of that coal.

The Authority seeks to appoint a full-time Finance Director and BERR seeks to appoint two non-executive Directors.  (The recruitment for these posts is being externally managed by Public Appointments Ltd).

• Finance Director c£85,000 +bonus +pension. Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  
  Reporting to the Chief Executive, with responsibility for finance, commercial negotiations and procurement the Finance Director will, subject to Ministerial approval, become a Board Member. Candidates may be from any relevant background in the private or public sectors. Experience in the construction or utilities sectors would be particularly relevant. They should demonstrate a recognised (CCAB) accounting qualification and senior management experience at, or immediately below, Board level.

For further information about the job and how to apply, please visit the microsite at www.publicappointments.org.uk/coalfinance

• NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS (2 posts) £11,214 (3 days per month). Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
  
  Non-executive Directors assist the Chair in discharging the Authority's strategic accountabilities. Candidates should have a proven track record
  of achievement in their chosen field without being too narrowly focused and have an ability to exercise independent judgement.
  
  The successful candidate for the first post will have broad financial experience at a senior level enabling them effectively to Chair the Authority’s
  Audit Committee. The second successful candidate may come from any relevant background but must have the ability to contribute at Board level.
  Knowledge or experience in an area or areas of the Authority's work is desirable for both posts.

For further information about the non-executive appointments and how to apply, please visit the microsite at: www.publicappointments.org.uk/coalnonexec

BERR is committed to providing equal opportunities for all, irrespective of race, age, disability, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, transgender and working patterns and to the principle of public appointments on merit with independent assessments, openness and transparency of process. Background information on BERR is available at www.berr.gov.uk Both the Coal Authority and BERR are IIP accredited.

The appointments of the non-executive Directors will be carried out in accordance with the OCPA Code of Practice. Although not subject to the OCPA Code of Practice, the Finance Director appointment will be carried out in line with its spirit.

For an informal discussion on either the Finance Director or Non-Executive Director posts, please contact our recruitment adviser, John Smith, at Public Appointments on 020 7235 7676 or e-mail john.smith@publicappointments.org.uk