Lay Member, Appointment Panel

Lay Member, Appointment Panel The Independent Press Standards Organisation are seeking a Lay Member to join our Appointment Panel. The Appointment Panel plays a fundamental role in upholding high editorial standards, protects the public, and supports a free and responsible press. It appoints IPSO Board members, including the Chair, and lay members of the Editors'' Code Committee. Chaired by Dame Julia Unwin, the panel ensures IPSO is led by a diverse group of individuals with a broad range of talents, experience, and expertise. IPSO (the Independent Press Standards Organisation) regulates most of the UK''s digital news sites, newspapers and magazines. We are looking for someone who: has no connection to IPSO regulated publishers; understands the challenges facing modern UK journalism; brings senior-level experience, integrity and independence; has strong governance insight and experience working on committees; and, values diversity, inclusion and public accountability. This is a rare opportunity to influence key appointments and strengthen trust in independent press regulation. Attributes: experience of working at the highest level of public or commercial life; unimpeachable reputation for personal integrity and independence; and wholehearted commitment to freedom of expression and IPSO''s role in upholding the highest editorial standards. The post-holder may not have any personal or professional connection to the newspaper or magazine industry, or to any ..... full job details .....