Competition and Markets Authority
Non-Executive Directors

How to Apply

To apply for this post please complete the following two steps:

• Submit your application via the Hays application portal: Competition and Markets Authority - application portal

You will need to provide:

• Supporting Statement

This should address the essential criteria in the Person Specification and demonstrate evidence of your suitability for the role against these criteria. Maximum length: 2 sides of A4.

• Curriculum Vitae
  Maximum length: 4 sides of A4.

• Register your details on the Public Appointments Website

• From October 2025, all applicants for Public Appointments are required to create an account on the Public Appointments Website and use this portal to submit their equality and outside interests declarations as part of the application process.

• To register your details for this appointment, please visit: Appointment details – Competition and Markets Authority - Non-Executive Directors – Apply for a public appointment – GOV.UK.

• Please note: your application will not be considered without completing this step.

The closing date for applications is 12th December 2025 at 11:00am. Late applications will not be accepted.

Candidate Information Webinar | Thu 04 December 11:00 - 12:00

We are holding an Online Information Webinar on Thu 4 December between 11:00-12:00 to find out more about these roles and the application process as well as to answer any questions you may have.

If you would like to attend this event, please register here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/91113d50-1cdc-445c-8248-fae83481244c@8fa217ec-33aa-46fb-ad96-dfe68006bb86

Please note that users can attend the event anonymously - cameras and mics will be automatically switched off and Questions can be submitted via the Q&A or Chat function. If you would like to join without your full name being displayed in the meeting, please ensure you access the link on a personal device and select 'Join without signing in'

The meeting will be recorded.

Indicative timetable (subject to changes)

Panel sift: Week commencing 15 December

Panel interviews: Early February 2026

Appointment Announced: March 2026

Start date: by agreement

Further details on the timetable, selection process, advisory assessment panel, requisite security clearances, and due diligence checks can be found on the Cabinet Office Public Appointments page for this vacancy.

Contacts:

• For questions about the role: Andrew.Timlin@hays.com
• For questions about the public appointments process: dbtappointments@businessandtrade.gov.uk

For any additional information please refer to the candidate pack below