Search begins to find next Children’s Commissioner for Wales
28 Apr 2014 03:46 PM
The Welsh Government has
begun the search for the next Children’s Commissioner for Wales, it was
announced today
In 2001 Wales was the first
country in the UK to establish a Children's Commissioner who acts as an
independent champion of children's rights.
Adverts for the role say that
the successful applicant must be able to work effectively with children and
young people, to represent their interests at local, national and international
levels with a range of organisations. This post is for seven years, has a
salary of £90,000 - £95,000 a year and is subject to an open
competition. The closing date for applications is the 19th May.
Minister for Communities &
Tackling Poverty Jeff Cuthbert said:
"We can be proud that Wales
led the way in 2001 when we become the first country in the UK to establish a
Children's Commissioner, creating a truly independent voice for the needs
and concerns of children.
"I would like thank the
current Commissioner for his excellent work in the role. The time has now come
to begin the process of appointing his successor. We are looking for someone
who wants to make a real difference to children and young people's lives in
Wales and ensure they are listened to on issues that affect
them."
The term of the current
Commissioner Keith Towler comes to an end in early 2015 and under the
legislation he is unable to apply for the role again. In February this year the
Welsh Government's announced plans for an independent review into the role
and functions of the Children's Commissioner for Wales. It followed calls
from Keith Towler for a review to reflect the developments and changes in Wales
since his office was established.
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