JUDICIAL PENSION BOARD - INDEPENDENT MEMBERS
- Body
- Judicial Pension Board
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sectors
- Judicial, Prison & Policing, Regulation
- Location
- The role is based in London
- Skills required
- Regulation
- Number of Vacancies
- 3
- Remuneration
- Remuneration £325 per day
- Time Requirements
- Time commitment 15 days a year
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
30/09/2021
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Closed for Applications
21/10/2021 at 09:00
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Panel Sift
17/12/2021
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Final Interview Date
27/01/2022
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Announcement
28/04/2022 at 11:00
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointments of Kim Brown and Josephine Maguire as Independent Members of the Judicial Pension Board for 3 years from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2025.
Date: 28/04/2022
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- David Holmes
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Pensions Operations, Ministry of Justice Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Ellen Kelleher
- Positions
- Interim Chair of JPB Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Nicolina Andall
- Positions
- Independent Panel Member Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
The role of the JPB Member
The main responsibilities of board members are:
- Sit on both the Pension Board, which will act as the scheme management board, and the Scheme Advisory Board, which will make recommendations on the desirability of any potential changes to the schemes. Both of these boards include judicial representation and representatives from the Department.
- Provide direction and expertise in the area of pensions, and scheme administration.
The JPB has established an Administration Committee and a Dispute Resolution Committee to support the JPB in meeting its responsibilities to administer the JPS. Independent JPB members will be required to sit on one or both of these Sub Committees.
The JPB typically meets quarterly, as does the Administration Committee. The Scheme Advisory Board meets at the request of the Lord Chancellor. The Dispute Resolution Committee meets as required to consider member cases.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
Candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills and the ability to engender excellent working relationships as part of a board;
- Ability to analyse, interpret and arrive at timely solutions that withstand critical scrutiny and, in so doing, demonstrate high-level skills of influence and persuasion;
- Familiarity with pension legislation and regulations, and a proven record of managing the governance of ongoing pension schemes; and
- Have an in-depth current knowledge of the pensions industry and working with third-party administrators.
Desirable criteria
- A working familiarity with financial management, internal controls and best practice;
- An understanding of the challenges facing public sector pension schemes would be an advantage;
- Some experience of working with judges or lawyers.
Actuarial Member
The candidate must have actuarial experience and be FIA or FFA qualified and be able to demonstrate the above criteria.
Additional Information
Other important appointment information
There must be no employment restrictions, or limit on your permitted stay in the UK.
Tenure: Public appointments are offered on a fixed term basis. We do this to ensure that the leadership of our public bodies is regularly refreshed and that the JPB can benefit from new perspectives and ideas.
The appointment will run for three years with the possibility of reappointment for a further term subject to satisfactory appraisal and at the discretion of Ministers.
In line with the Governance Code for Public Appointments, there is a strong presumption that no individual should serve more than two terms or serve in any one post for more than ten years.
Remuneration, Allowances and Abatement:
Remuneration: Members receive a non-pensionable remuneration of £325 per day for a commitment of 15 days a year.
Remuneration is subject to deductions of tax and National Insurance contributions at source. Reasonable standard travel expenses will be payable.
The role is not pensionable and your remuneration may be abated if you receive a public service pension – any queries you may have about how this may affect you will need to be taken up by you with your pension provider.
Performance Appraisal: You will be assessed annually on performance by the Chair of the JPB.
How to Apply
To make an application, please state which role you are applying for and send:
- A CV (maximum two sides of A4) detailing your qualifications, employment history and any appointments or offices you hold. Please also provide your preferred contact number and email address.
- A personal statement (maximum two sides of A4) providing evidence against the role criteria and your suitability for the post, of JPB member. Please consider the role and criteria carefully in preparing your statements. Information from AAP indicates that applications which offer specific and tailored examples against the criteria, making clear the candidate’s role in achieving an outcome are often the strongest. Structuring the statement around the criteria using relevant headings also aids clarity.
Guidance on how to write a successful application can be found at Appendix 2.
Supporting Documents form (attached separately on cabinet office website)
Please also complete and return the Supporting Documents form which seeks the following information:
Conflicts of interest and Previous Conduct: If you have any interests that might be relevant to the work of JPB, and which could lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest if you were to be appointed, please provide details in your supporting documents.
Diversity monitoring – Please complete this online form within the advert. Information is requested for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in the selection process. It will be kept confidential and will not be seen by the AAP.
Please send your CV, personal statement and supporting documents to: PublicAppointmentsTeam@justice.gov.uk quoting reference PAT160027 in the subject line of your email. We will acknowledge receipt.