JUDICIAL PENSION BOARD - CHAIR
- Body
- Judicial Pension Board
- Appointing Department
- Ministry of Justice
- Sector
- Regulation
- Location
- The role is based in London
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- £400 per day
- Time Requirements
- 15 days a year
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
06/04/2022
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Closed for Applications
09/05/2022 at 09:00
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Panel Sift
09/06/2022
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Final Interview Date
27/07/2022
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Announcement
02/09/2022 at 12:00
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
The Lord Chancellor has approved the appointment of Christina Blacklaws as Chair of the Judicial Pension Board.
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Adrian Hannell
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Director, Financial Management and Control Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- The Hon. Mr Justice Goss
- Positions
- High Court Queen’s Bench Division Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Cindy Butts
- Positions
- Lay Member House of Lords Conduct Committee Independent Member
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Vacancy Description
The role of the JPB Chair
The Chair will be expected to:
- Chair meetings of the Judicial Pension Board (JPB), the Judicial Pension Scheme Advisory Board and JPB Dispute Resolution Committee;
- Provide strategic oversight of the transition to and implementation of the Judicial Pension Scheme 2022;
- Ensure that the JPB fulfils its statutory responsibilities and assists the Lord Chancellor with:
- ensuring the Judicial Pension Scheme complies with the regulations;
- securing compliance with the requirements of the Pensions Regulator;
- considering appeals and complaints, and making recommendations under the second stage of the Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure; and advising the Lord Chancellor on some of his discretionary powers under the regulations;
- Prepare an Annual Chair’s Report and evaluation of JPB members’ performance;
- Provide direction and work effectively with JPB members to provide strong leadership to the JPB to ensure it adheres to the principles of good governance; and;
- Ensure that there is a collaborative working relationship with the Ministry of Justice and the judiciary and that good working relationships are established with other key stakeholders.
Person Specification
Essential criteria
The person appointed must be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to lead the Judicial Pension Board and Scheme Advisory Board to meet the needs of stakeholders and the requirements of the MoJ;
- Highly developed inter-personal and communication skills with the ability to command confidence and build and maintain successful working relationships and partnerships with stakeholders;
- Strong intellect and sound judgement as well as the highest levels of probity, integrity and other qualities that inspire confidence, trust and respect;
- Excellent communication skills, judgement, discretion and political sensitivity and the ability to challenge and work collaboratively with others;
- Considerable experience of chairing at board level, with the proven ability to engender consensus; and
- A clear and demonstrable understanding and appreciation of equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms.
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 Chair. 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.
Given the nature of public appointments, it is important that those appointed as Chair of public bodies maintain the confidence of Parliament and the public. If there are any issues in your personal or professional history that could, if you were appointed, be misconstrued, cause embarrassment, or cause public confidence in the appointment to be jeopardised, it is important that you bring them to the attention of the Assessment Panel and provide details of the issue/s in your supporting letter. In considering whether you wish to declare any issues, you should also reflect on any public statements you have made, including through social media. The AAP may explore any issues with you before they make a recommendation on the appointment. Failure to disclose such information could result in an appointment either not being made or being terminated.
Conflicts might arise from a variety of sources such as financial interests or share ownership, membership of, or association with, particular bodies or the activities of relatives or partners. If you need further advice, please contact PublicAppointmentsTeam@justice.gov.uk.
- Significant Political Activity
- Number of other public appointments held
- Referee details – please give names/contact details of two referees (who will be contacted if you are shortlisted for interview);
Please Complete the Diversity monitoring. 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 PAT160048 in the subject line of your email. We will acknowledge receipt.