Member of the Tribunal Procedure Committee (TPC)
- Body
- Tribunal Procedure Committee
- 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
- 1
- Remuneration
- Unremunerated. Reasonable standard travel expenses and out-of-pocket expenses will be payable.
- Time Requirements
- Nine committee meeting a year.
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
18/10/2017
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Closed for Applications
29/11/2017 at 12:00
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Panel Sift
05/12/2017
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Final Interview Date
10/01/2018
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Announcement
02/05/2018
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Richard Mason
- Added
- 18/10/2017
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Deputy Director of Administrative Justice, MoJ; Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Mr Justice Peter Roth
- Positions
- Chair of the TPC Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Rachel Tranter
- Positions
- Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
The role of a Board Member is to: o Attend and take an active role in Committee meetings; members will be expected to commit to attending approximately nine committee meetings per year, lasting three to four hours, however, the frequency of meetings can vary according to the need to accommodate the priorities of the work coming in before the Committee; o Members are usually asked to participate in two standing sub-groups. Meeting frequently, and associated work for these will depend on upcoming work requirements and will be expected to read and consider papers outside meetings; o Keep abreast of paperwork and issues relating to the work of the Committee; o Chair and/or attend sub-committee meetings or meetings with stakeholders; o Contribute to any reports or documents produced on behalf of the Committee, as required; o To play an active role on the Tribunal Procedure Committee, that makes rules governing the practice and procedure in the First-tier and Upper Tribunals.
Person Specification
Essential criteria o Experience of practice in tribunals, or advising persons involved in tribunal proceedings; o Demonstrable ability to analyse and debate complex issues; o Demonstrable ability to contribute to, and influence, Committee meetings; o Demonstrable ability to manage time; o Effective interpersonal and communications skills including a demonstrable ability to engage with stakeholders; o An understanding of diversity issues.
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.
Ref: PAT150038