New Chair appointed to lead Senior Salaries Review Body
October 31, 2024
The Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) has today announced the appointment of Professor Sir David King as its new Chair.
Sir David is a world-renowned scientist and former Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government. He is currently the Chair of the Science and Technology Facilities Council and a member of the Council of the Royal Society.
He will succeed the outgoing Chair, Sir Robert Smith, who has served since 2018.
The SSRB is an independent body that reviews the pay and pensions of senior civil servants, judges, and other public officials. It makes recommendations to the Prime Minister, who then decides on the final pay awards.
Sir David said:
“I am honored to have been appointed as Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body. This is an important role that plays a vital part in ensuring that the pay and pensions of senior public officials are fair and reasonable.
“I will work with my fellow members to ensure that the SSRB continues to deliver on its mandate in a fair and impartial manner.”
The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said:
“I am delighted to appoint Sir David King as the new Chair of the Senior Salaries Review Body. Sir David is a highly respected and experienced individual who will bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role.
“I am confident that he will lead the SSRB with distinction and continue to ensure that the pay and pensions of senior public officials are fair and reasonable.”
The SSRB is a non-statutory body that was established in 1971. It is made up of independent members who are appointed by the Prime Minister.
The SSRB’s remit is to:
- Review the levels of pay and pensions of senior civil servants, judges, and other public officials
- Make recommendations to the Prime Minister on the appropriate level of pay and pensions
- Advise the Prime Minister on any other matters relating to the pay and pensions of senior public officials
The SSRB’s work is essential to ensure that the pay and pensions of senior public officials are fair and reasonable. The recommendations of the SSRB are carefully considered by the Prime Minister before he makes any final decisions on pay awards.
New Chair appointed to lead Senior Salaries Review Body
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