We are pleased to have received an invitation from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, to nominate employer representatives to the Body.
This follows the CPA being asked to convene employer representation on the Negotiating Body. The Body will negotiate the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care, due to be introduced in 2028.
Applications are now open. We encourage chief executives, senior leaders and others with relevant experience to express an interest and Apply Here. The closing date is 08 November 2026 23:59.
The 11 employer representatives will be drawn from a wider pool of members of the CPA’s Employer Reference Group. The CPA will run a selection process that reflects the full breadth of the sector across geography, service type and provider size, with due regard to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Who Should Apply?
We are looking for leaders with knowledge or experience of the operational delivery of adult social care and of industrial relations, particularly employment negotiations. Successful nominees will need sound judgement, the ability to analyse evidence, and a willingness to work constructively across interests. Experience of representing employer interests beyond a single organisation or setting will be especially valuable.
Following VODG’s CEO breakfast on the FPA, should you have any specific questions relating to the process, or wish to discuss the opportunity informally with CEO Rhidian Hughes please email [email protected].
Leaders interested in applying are invited to join the CPA’s briefing webinar on 21 October 2026 11am to 12 Noon (Register Here).