Executive and board recruitment

Appointment of executive leaders and board members

The appointment of executive leaders and board members across the Jersey Public Service has a major impact on the successful delivery of policy and services across the Island, and consequently it's vitally important that we engage and appoint the best possible candidates.

Many of the appointments at this level will have the oversight of the Jersey Appointments Commission which will ensure that the selection process is fair, efficient and conducted in accordance with best practice and procedure.

We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities.

Appointment of executive leaders and board members

The appointment of executive leaders and board members across the Jersey Public Service has a major impact on the successful delivery of policy and services across the Island, and consequently it's vitally important that we engage and appoint the best possible candidates.

Many of the appointments at this level will have the oversight of the Jersey Appointments Commission which will ensure that the selection process is fair, efficient and conducted in accordance with best practice and procedure.

We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities.

Latest executive and board opportunities

Latest executive and board opportunities

Jersey Care Commission - Chair

Chair of the Jersey Law Commission

Full candidate brief: Chair of the Jersey Law Commission - full candidate brief

Job information:

We are looking to appoint a new Chair of the Jersey Law Commission.

As the Chair of the Commission, you will work alongside your fellow Commissioners who, as legal experts, review aspects of Jersey’s laws with a view to advising the Chief Minister, via the Legislation Advisory Panel (“the LAP”), on simplifying, repealing, and modernising legislation.

We are looking for an Advocate or Solicitor or an Academic in the field of law with a keen interest in modernising and simplifying legislation, who has experience in consulting with various stakeholders and communicating complex issues in an accessible way.

At a minimum, the Commission meets quarterly. The Chair and/or Commissioners will meet with the LAP and is required to prepare and present an annual report to the States, via the LAP and the Chief Minister.

The new Chair of the Commission will be appointed for 3-year terms, up to a maximum of 9 years and through a recruitment process, in line with Jersey Appointments Commission guidance.

Core skills required:

We are looking for an exceptional person, an Advocate or Solicitor or an Academic in the field of law, who has experience in chairing a Board in the public or private sector at Director level, who can provide strong leadership in either an Executive or Non-executive capacity, with prior knowledge of the key elements of a law commission, either in Jersey or elsewhere and an understanding of working in a small jurisdiction.

We actively look to recruit people from different backgrounds, with diverse perspectives. This creates a richer, more varied environment, where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking and new opportunities.

Find out more:

For further information about the position, please find attached a full job description/candidate brief.

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Business & Governance Officer to the Council of Ministers, Benjamin Markwell-Sales, via b.markwell-sales@gov.je

How to apply:

To make an application for the position of Chair please email your CV, together with a supporting statement, to resourcing@gov.je

Closing date: 24th November 2024

Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) - Appointment of Lay Members

Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) - Appointment of Lay Members

Full candidate brief: Mental Health Review Tribunal - Lay Members - information pack

Job information:

The Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) is seeking Lay Members to fill vacancies on the panel of the MHRT.

Jersey’s Mental Health and Capacity & Self Determination Laws have been in place since 2018, bringing Jersey in line with current Human Rights provisions and reflecting the modern expectation for fit for purpose legislation. The Mental Health Review Tribunal is a specialist body with a wide range of powers and which acts as in important safeguard for individuals deprived of their liberty.

Whilst the majority of hearings before the Tribunal relate to applications for the discharge of patients who are subject to detention, it also hears applications to review decisions made regarding whether a patient should be transferred from Jersey for treatment in another jurisdiction and also relating to restrictions to communications (e.g. access to post and/or mobile devices). The Tribunal also deals with applications relating to restrictions that have been applied to the liberty of an individual under Part 5 of the Capacity and Self Determination (Jersey) Law 2016.

When determining applications the Tribunal consists of a panel of three people, namely a legally qualified chairperson, a medical practitioner and a lay member.

The time commitment is estimated to be 15 half day sessions per year. The pay rate for half a day is £150.00. The term of office for those appointed is 4 years. Panel members can be re-appointed for further terms. 

Find out more:

For further information and a job description please contact Tracey Pearce either by telephone on 441380 or email at t.pearce@courts.je

Closing date: 29th November 2024