Executive search specialist Saxton Bampfylde has been tasked with finding the new chief executive for Jobcentre Plus.

Describing the position a job advert posted on The Times, says: “Its key role - to help unemployed people to find work - has never been more important than it is now.”

Although the Saxton Bampfylde spokesperson would not give further details of the remuneration package, the The Daily Telegraph reported they could be expected to earn £165k per annum.