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NORTHERN IRELAND JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION

FULL TIME VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE INDUSTRIAL TRIBUNALS AND FAIR EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL

Please note: This selection exercise is NOT run by the Judicial Appointments Commission of England and Wales (JAC). It is run by the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC).

The Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission is inviting applications for the office of full time Vice-President of the Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal. It is intended to make one appointment.

The Vice-President sits as Chairman of the Tribunal and also assists the President  generally in carrying out her duties including ensuring the judicial quality and efficiency of the tribunals and monitoring  (including appraisal of) the work of the tribunal chairmen and panel members. In addition the Vice-President will be required to deputise for the President as required

Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment a person must:

  1. have a seven year general qualification within the meaning of section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990;
  2. be an advocate or solicitor admitted in Scotland of at least seven years' standing; or
  3. be a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least seven years' standing;

Salary
£116,116 per annum from 1 April 2007.

A non-contributory pension scheme is available in respect of this post. Five years service is required in order to be eligible for a pension under the scheme.

Closing date: 12 noon on 8 June 2007

The Commission is committed to equality of opportunity for all who are eligible for judicial office and welcomes applications from women and men from all backgrounds and sections of the community.  Those in the applicant pool who may not have the relevant skills and knowledge in the jurisdiction of the Industrial Tribunals and Fair Employment Tribunal are encouraged to make an application on the basis of their current skills and knowledge, some of which would be transferable to this judicial office.

The Commission will recommend to the Lord Chancellor for appointment the candidate who appears to the Commission to be the most suitable candidate based on merit, regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, religious belief, political opinion, disability, age or whether or not the candidate has dependants

An information pack may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Cheryl Dunlop 028 90728564 or by email


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