The Secretary of State for Justice has recently announced the reappointments of Luke Corkill and Mary Carter as members of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB). This decision comes as a recognition of their valuable contributions and expertise in the field. Both Luke Corkill and Mary Carter will serve a second term until March 31, 2028.
The Role of the Prison Service Pay Review Body (PSPRB)
The PSPRB plays a vital role within the government by offering unbiased guidance on the compensation of operational prison personnel in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It operates under The Prison Service (Pay Review Body) Regulations 2001 (SI 2001 No. 1161), which outlines its responsibilities and mandate. The body’s main objective is to ensure fair and reasonable pay structures for prison staff, considering the complexities and challenges of their roles.
Appointments and Regulatory Framework
The reappointments of Luke Corkill and Mary Carter to the PSPRB are regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The Commissioner’s Code of Practice for Ministerial Appointments to Public Bodies ensures transparency, fairness, and accountability in the selection process. By adhering to these guidelines, the government ensures that appointments to public bodies are conducted with integrity.
Biographies of Luke Corkill and Mary Carter
Luke Corkill
Luke Corkill is a highly experienced HR Director with a strong background in commercial and operational leadership. Currently working in the aviation sector, he excels in leading industrial relations and driving transformational change. His expertise encompasses various areas, including working practices, pay and reward systems, organizational design, and policy development. Luke Corkill has worked extensively across the UK and international boundaries, gaining valuable insights into major UK Trade Unions and European Works Councils. He first joined the PSPRB in April 2018 and has since made significant contributions to its work.
Mary Carter
Mary Carter retired as a partner at KPMG in 2008. With a background as a qualified Solicitor, she practiced law until 1987. Following that, she specialized in executive pay and incentive arrangements for over two decades, providing advisory services in cash and share-based compensation. Her expertise extends to various related areas such as remuneration reviews, total compensation benchmarking, tax considerations, legal and regulatory matters, and financial and accounting aspects. After retiring, Mary Carter served as a member of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body for six years and as a member of the National Assembly of Wales Remuneration Board for five years. From 2013 to 2020, she actedFrom 2013 to 2020, she served as a Lay Adviser on the Strategic Management Board of the Avon and Somerset Multi-Agency Public Protection Agencies (MAPPA). Mary Carter was initially appointed to the PSPRB in April 2018 and has since provided invaluable contributions.
Source: Gov[Dot]UK
