Up to 10 Members plus 1 Welsh Member of the Youth Justice Board. PAT150032-YJB-MEMBERS
- Body
- Youth Justice Board
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sector
- Judicial, Prison & Policing
- Location
- The role is currently based in Central London however some travel may be required.
- Number of Vacancies
- Up to 11 members
- Remuneration
- The roles are remunerated at a daily rate of £250 (unless you already receive a salary for full-time work paid from public funds in which case there is no additional salary). Remuneration is taxable and subject to Class I National Insurance contributions. Reasonable standard travel expenses will be payable. The posts are not pensionable.
- Time Requirements
- Around three days per month.
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
21/08/2017
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Closed for Applications
18/09/2017 at 12:00
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Panel Sift
03/10/2017
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Final Interview Date
28/11/2017
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Announcement
08/01/2018
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Kate Pettifer
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- MoJ Director Offender and Youth Justice Policy, Probation and Youth Justice Policy (Panel Chair); Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Colin Allars
- Panel Role
- Chief Executive of the Youth Justice Board Representative of Organisation
- Positions
- sitting in place of Charlie Taylor on 28th November only
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- Panel Member
- Sarah Stoney
- Added
- 14/09/2017
- Positions
- , Deputy Director Wales Office Legal Advisers, member with Welsh justice expertise Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Paula McDonald
- Added
- 14/09/2017
- Positions
- Judicial Appointments Commission Independent Panellist, independent member Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
The role of a Board Member is to: o Provide strategic direction for the YJB in fulfilling its statutory function to provide independent advice on, and monitoring and scrutiny of, the youth justice system; o Engage with stakeholders across the youth justice system to meet the organisation’s corporate aims; o Scrutinise and challenge the YJB executive; and o Act as an Ambassador for the YJB in promoting a distinct Youth Justice system countrywide.
Person Specification
Essential criteria o Effective leadership skills with experience of/ability to engage with a range of diverse stakeholders including those at senior levels and exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; o Experience of analysing complex information and making sound judgements based on evidence, leading to practical recommendations; o Proven ability to bring about reform, and to challenge and be innovative in your approach. An ability to promote solutions and bring learning from new fields; and o A strong commitment to equality of opportunity and a clear understanding of the factors that can turn around the lives of the most vulnerable young people.
Experience specific criteria: To ensure a balance of expertise within the Board and to achieve the YJB’s challenging objectives, Board Members should have experience in one or more of the following areas; o Working in the voluntary and community sector with a firm understanding of the needs of disadvantaged young people; o Working at a senior level in the public sector delivering services to children and young people; o Senior business private sector experience in commissioning and / or delivering public services and of securing efficiency savings whilst improving outcomes; o Academic or opinion-former specialising in youth justice; o Advocating or representing the voice and needs of children and young people; and o Experience and knowledge of commissioning and / or delivery of health care services that meet the needs of children and young people in community and custodial settings – including mental health, language and communication and substance misuse arrangements.
Member with experience of the youth justice system in Wales In addition to the areas listed above; o Experience of working within the devolved administration in Wales.
Additional Information
o It will be important that a Member’s other commitments do not cast any doubt on their ability to act independently and impartially in discharging the role; any potential conflict of interest must be declared. o All Members are required to adhere to the YJB’s code of practice and rules of conduct – these documents are available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/447509/Code_of_conduct_for_board_members.pdf
How to Apply
Send the following documents: o A copy of your CV; o A supporting letter of no more than two sides that evidences how you meet all the criteria; o Details of any potential conflicts of interest; o Previous or current public appointments; o Names and contacts details of two referees (who will be contacted if you are shortlisted for interview); o Political activity declaration form; and the o Equal opportunities monitoring form.
Complete applications should be sent to: PublicAppointmentsTeam@justice.gsi.gov.uk, receipt of applications will be acknowledged.
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