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Vacancy: Barrister Member for Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) Advisory Group (one position)

 

TERM: c.3-year term (commencing immediately until 31 March 2028), possibility of re-appointment to a second term.

 

The Bar Council is looking to nominate a Barrister to join the Judicial Appointments Commission Advisory Group.

 

Judicial Appointments Commission Advisory Group

The JAC Advisory Group includes judges and practitioners from a range of backgrounds.  The Group reviews the JAC’s test and selection materials before they are used and meets every 6 weeks throughout the year.

 

In summary, the purpose of the JAC Advisory Group is to work with the JAC and drafting judges to:

• provide advice on, and work collaboratively to develop material associated with JAC selection exercises, and
• where appropriate provide comments on JAC policy matters.

 

About Judicial Appointments Commission

The Commission comprises 15 Commissioners who are responsible for ensuring that the JAC fulfils its role, achieves its aims and objectives, and promotes the efficient and effective use of staff and other resources.  The Chairman of the Commission meets regularly with partners including the Lord Chancellor, the Lord Chief Justice, the Senior President of Tribunals, and the Judicial Appointments and Conduct Ombudsman.  More information about the JAC can be found here.

 

About the role of JAC Advisory Group Member

The members normally meet 8 times in a year, all on Tuesday afternoons between 3-5pm usually remotely, but with one meeting a year in London; with occasional matters dealt with out-of-committee.  An induction process will be arranged with the successful candidate.

 

Members are responsible for:

• providing advice on selection exercises at the planning stages and contributing ideas towards the development of assessment materials;
• working with drafting judges on the development of materials, with oversight by JAC;
• deciding whether material is fit for purpose, non-discriminatory, and provides an equal opportunity to all eligible candidates.

  

The position is not remunerated.

 

Knowledge and experience

Applicants should ideally have the following:

• a good understanding of the Judiciary;
• interest in/experience of JAC processes;
• interest in/experience of recruitment selection criteria;
• experience/understanding of working as a member of a Committee;
• strong analytical skills; and
• awareness of diversity matters.

 

Applications will be presented to the General Management Committee of the Bar Council who are responsible for selecting the successful candidate based on merit.

 

How to apply

Applicants should send a copy of their CV accompanied by a short written statement stating their suitability for the role and describing their skills and experience, to:

Justina Naik, Governance and Committees Manager at [email protected].

 

The closing date for applications is midday on Monday, 14 July 2025.  Successful candidates will be notified as soon as possible.