The Press Recognition Panel is looking for two new members for our Board.
What we do
Our job includes deciding whether regulators set up by the press and news publishers, and which voluntarily seek recognition, meet and then continue to meet the requirements set out in the Royal Charter, helping to secure a free press which acts in accordance with the lessons learned through the Leveson Inquiry. It will also allow news publishers to obtain the wider legal benefits of self-regulation by an approved regulator.
The Role
This is an exciting and important role, acting independently in the public interest and under close external scrutiny, as part of the framework put in place following the Leveson Inquiry to ensure proper press regulation.
As a team, we have created and overseen an entirely new and freestanding organisation able to discharge the functions given to us by the Royal Charter. We have recognised IMPRESS and we continue to oversee it. We have also overseen an increase in standards across the press landscape, in some areas.
However, there is still more work to be done to ensure that the public is protected from harm in the way that was intended following the Leveson Inquiry.
Independence
Our Board members are appointed by a process which is unique in its independence from Government, Parliament and other influences. We have a freedom from outside pressure not seen before or since in a public body. We act, and must be seen to act, with the utmost independence, including from Government, Parliament, the media and other potentially partisan interests.
Diversity
It is vital that the Board reflects the diversity of the whole community, including from groups or backgrounds which tend to be under-represented on bodies like this. The Board has proactively integrated this commitment into its operation and recruitment processes at every stage. We welcome applications to enhance the organisation’s diversity to better reflect the society that we serve.
You can find more information about the role and person specification here. We look forward to receiving your application.