Lay Complaints Committee Member

1 month ago

London, United Kingdom IPSO (Independent Press Standards Organisation) Full time

**The Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) is currently advertising for a new lay member of its Complaints Committee.**

IPSO is the independent regulator of the majority of the newspaper, magazine and digital news industry in the UK. Its purpose is to uphold the highest editorial standards to protect the public and freedom of expression.

The Complaints Committee consists of twelve members. Seven are lay members, who have no connection to publications that are or could be regulated by IPSO, including its chair, Lord Faulks KC, who is also chair of IPSO’s Board. There are also five editorial members who have recent senior editorial experience within the sectors represented by IPSO. You can see the Committee’s current membership here: Complaints Committee (ipso.co.uk)

The Committee meets around 10 times per year to discuss and makes decisions on complaints raised under the Editors’ Code of Practice. Committee members are also required to read and make decisions on cases circulated via correspondence each week.

All Committee members are expected to act fairly and impartially in their decision-making, while contributing their own particular personal and professional perspectives to its work. Successful applicants should have an interest in press standards and the process of balancing freedom of expression with other rights of individuals, along with outstanding analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills.

IPSO is seeking an individual with a background that will complement the experience and perspectives currently represented on the Committee.

**Equal opportunities**

IPSO is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities within the organisation through the way we manage our work and provide services to the community.

We want to create a culture which recognises, values, and respects that people are different. We believe that representing the diversity of the society in which we work is fundamental to our goals of protecting people and promoting freedom of expression.

**Details and how to apply**

Remuneration for Committee members is £1,225.00 per month plus reasonable expenses to attend Committee meetings when required.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £14,700.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in London, Greater London

Application deadline: 23/02/2024

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