Lay Member for the Isle of Wight Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Sub-Committee on Justices of the Peace.
- Body
- Hampshire and Isle of Wight Advisory Committee will make recommendations to the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice.
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sector
- Judicial, Prison & Policing
- Location
- Isle of Wight (meetings are usually held in Newport).
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- Unremunerated though reasonable expenses will be reimbursed
- Time Requirements
- The time commitment required can vary depending on the level of magistrate recruitment the committee is undertaking each year, but as a general guide this may involve approximately ten days of interviewing. In any event the Committee usually holds two meetings a year and members may also be required to attend training sessions from time to time. Meetings, interviews and training events are generally held within normal business hours Monday to Friday.
- Closing Date
- 18/04/2017
- Interviews
- Precise dates to be confirmed.
Vacancy Description
A volunteer is needed to sit as a lay member on the Lord Chancellor’s Advisory Sub-Committee on Justices of the Peace for the Isle of Wight. As a lay member of the committee you would be involved in interviewing and selecting prospective new magistrates and monitoring the number of court sittings undertaken by existing magistrates. (For further information please refer to “Applying to become a member of an advisory committee or sub-committee: notes for guidance”).
Person Specification
The qualities sought in members of Advisory Committees include: good interpersonal skills; good judgment of character and ability; the ability to articulate clear, well founded reason on the suitability or otherwise of candidates; awareness of their own personal prejudices and an ability to set them aside; discretion in handling confidential information; the ability to work as a team member; commitment, dedication and enthusiasm; and willingness to undergo training from time to time. Members also need to be able to participate in interviewing candidates for the magistracy and therefore experience of interviewing is an advantage, but not essential. Lay members of Advisory Committees bring a valuable external influence to the processes.
How to Apply
How to Apply An application and further details can be obtained from the Advisory Committee office by e-mailing whiow-advisorycommittee@hmcts.gsi.gov.uk or telephoning Tracey Knight (02392 249381). Reference Number IOWASC/LM/2