Appendix C
Advert for the position of Chair of the Judicial
Appointments Commission
It is universally acknowledged that our judiciary
is among the very best in the world, unrivalled for its integrity,
its professionalism and its independence.
The Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission
(JAC), will lead an organisation that assesses and selects high
quality candidates, through fair and transparent processes, to
join this judiciary.
The JAC is an executive non-departmental public body,
sponsored by the Ministry of Justice, with its aims and objectives
agreed with the Lord Chancellor. The JAC has around 90 staff and
has an annual budget of circa £6,5 million.
A review of the judicial appointments process, including
the JAC, is currently underway which will result in a period of
significant change for the Commission. The key role of the Chair
will be to ensure that the Commission delivers a high level of
service throughout the forthcoming period, to lead the Commissioners
and staff through this period of uncertainty, and to ensure that
the Commission plays a full and effective role in taking forward
the proposals from the review.
You will be a proven strategic leader with a formidable
track record of delivering results in a complex environment and
the ability to build sustainable relationships with stakeholders
at the highest levels in Government, the Judiciary and the wider
community. You must have outstanding change management experience,
budding highly effective teams to ensure you meet your objectives
and an exceptional degree of personal integrity.
The Chair will be required to work for two days per
week although initially, and from time to time, it may be necessary
to work additional days. These will be remunerated on a per diem
basis. The remuneration for the post, which is non pensionable,
is £36,000 in respect of a two day week (FTE £90,000).
The appointment, which is made by Her Majesty The
Queen on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, will be for
a period of three years with the possibility of renewal.
In line with Government policy that there should
be Parliamentary scrutiny of appointments to key posts, the preferred
candidate for this post may be required to appear before a Parliamentary
select committee prior to appointment.
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