Person Specification for Assembly Appointments
Panel

Person Specification

Role: Member of Assembly Appointments Panel

Requirements

Essential

Desirable

Experience and
Knowledge

•  Knowledge of URC governance
structures and conciliar nature

•  Experience of engaging at

Synod or Assembly level (eg
Synod meetings and General
Assembly)

•  Experience of

interviewing for
leadership roles
•  An awareness and
understanding of
Equalities legislation

•  Previous membership of a

•  Experience in

convening meetings
and supporting conciliar
decision making

•

Has a good
understanding of safer
recruitment and
safeguarding practices

•  Willingness to convene
an appointment panel

Skills and
Abilities

Other

Synod or an Assembly level
Committee or URC Youth

•

•

Good communication
skills- verbal and
written
Good IT skills including
Microsoft Office, Zoom
and email

•

•

Member of the United
Reformed Church
Commitment to
Equality, Diversity
and Inclusion
•  Willingness to

undergo training and
be available to serve
for 5 years