The Social Security Tribunal is looking to appoint a Deputy Chair, holding a qualification in Law. The Tribunal members are appointed by the States of Jersey, on the recommendation of the Minister for Social Security, following a recruitment process in consultation with the Jersey Appointments Commission.

The Tribunal provides a forum to ensure that legislation has been applied correctly and claims have been determined in a fair and reasonable manner.

There are three Tribunals:

• The Income Support Medical Appeal Tribunal (ISMAT) set up under the Income Support (Jersey) Law 2007 to deal with appeals based on medical grounds.
• The Social Security Medical Appeal Tribunal (SSMAT) set up under the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974 to consider appeals specifically on the award of long term incapacity allowance (LTIA) and Disablement Benefit (DB).
• The Social Security Tribunal (SST) set up under the Social Security (Jersey) Law 1974 to deal with decisions made by Determining Officers in the Customer and Local Services department.

The Deputy Chair will be required to hear cases as part of a panel of three.

All Tribunal Members are appointed by the States of Jersey on the recommendation of the Minister for Social Security and after consultation with the Appointments Commission.

Appointment is generally for a period of five years and candidates may be eligible for re-appointment, up to a maximum term of 9 years under the Appointments Commission Guidelines.

The Tribunal hearings usually convene for a half-day session. For some complicated hearings, a full day may be required. The Registrar will advise in advance.

Renumeration is £400.00 for a half day session and £400.00 for Judgment writing.

Individuals would be expected to commit to 5 -10 days per year.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Social Security Tribunal, please apply to t.pearce@courts.je attaching your CV and covering letter.

Further information about the role and job descriptions can be obtained from the Manager of the Tribunal Service, Tracey Pearce by telephoning 441380 or emailing t.pearce@courts.je.

NOTE: if you are successful a copy of your CV will be passed onto the Minister as part of the recruitment process and you will be required to complete a DBS check.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 23 August 2026.

The Viscount is the executive officer of the courts in Jersey and is seeking to appointment a Deputy to assist with the wide variety of functions and responsibilities of that office and to help lead and manage the Viscount’s Department.

The Viscount’s main duties are court enforcement, seizure and confiscation of assets, insolvency and bankruptcy services, delegations, associated regulatory functions, selecting and managing juries and the functions of coroner for Jersey.

To be considered for this role you will need:

• To be qualified as a Jersey lawyer with a wide general background and experience in order to understand and be capable of fulfilling the various duties of the Viscount and the areas of work and functions of the Department.
• Knowledge of and experience in most or all of the following areas: court processes and enforcement, asset seizure and asset management, coronial matters, delegations, commercial and corporate matters including insolvency and bankruptcy.
• Wide leadership capability, management experience, energy and resilience.
• Financial and budgetary acumen and experience.
• To be able to exercise creative and original thought to resolve problems arising in novel situations and be comfortable having ownership of significant decision-making processes.
• Be able to manage and integrate major, complex and diverse functions.

In recent years, the main role of the Deputy Viscount has been as de facto Coroner for the Island. While that work will still form an important part of the role of the Deputy Viscount, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will be able to truly deputise for the Viscount, leading, supervising and carrying out work in all areas of the Department.

Application/Interview process and timelines

To apply formally for the Deputy Viscount role, please send a copy of your CV and a supporting statement clearly expressing your motivation for applying and how you meet the stated requirements of the position.

Applications should be emailed to Mark Harris at m.harris@courts.je no later than 5pm on Monday 14th September 2026.

If you are selected for final interview, these are likely to take place in early October 2026.

Interviews will be conducted by the following panel members:

• A representative from the Jersey Appointments Commission
• The Viscount
• The Judicial Greffier
• An independent member from the Jersey public service

The interviews will be carried out with reference to the Job Description and Personal Specification and how well the Panel feels each candidate can demonstrate that they have the necessary competencies and attributes, as demonstrated in the application and the interview, to undertake the office of Deputy Viscount of the Royal Court of Jersey.

After discussion between all Panel members, voting Panel members will score each candidate. Candidates will be scored on the basis of whether the Panel feels each candidate has exceeded, met or not met the requirements of the post.

Once the successful candidate has been selected, they will be invited to accept the post.

This appointment is made by the Viscount, subject to the consent of the Bailiff, pursuant to the Departments of Judiciary and Legislature (Jersey) Law 1965.

The Jersey Care Commission is an independent regulator responsible for the registration of health and social care professionals and the inspection and regulation of health and social care services in Jersey.

The Commission regulates a wide range of services for adults and children, including care homes, day care provision, home care services, children's social work services, children's homes, fostering and adoption services, and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). In 2026, the Commission's remit expanded significantly to include the regulation and inspection of hospital, Government of Jersey provided mental health services and ambulance services. Further information about the work of the Commission can be found on our website: Jersey Care Commission.

Appointment of Commissioners

The Chair of the Jersey Care Commission is seeking to appoint two Commissioners to join the existing Board. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about improving the quality, safety and effectiveness of health and social care services and who can provide strategic leadership and constructive challenge at Board level. Applicants should have Board or senior leadership experience and expertise in one of the following areas:

Mental Health

• Experience at Board or Director level within health or care services, particularly mental health services.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health (Jersey) Law and the wider mental health sector.An understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing mental health services.
• The ability to contribute confidently to strategic discussions and decision-making at Board level.

Children's and Social Care Services

• Board or senior leadership experience within social care services.
• Knowledge and understanding of children's social care, safeguarding, fostering, adoption, residential care, or related services.
• An appreciation of the challenges and opportunities within the social care sector and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

What We Are Looking For
Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A commitment to improving health and social care services.
• Strong strategic thinking and governance skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively while providing independent scrutiny and challenge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to the values of public service and regulatory excellence.

Appointment Details

Appointments will be made for an initial period of three years. Prospective applicants should note the relevant disqualifications set out in Schedule 2, Paragraph 4 of the Regulation of Care (Jersey) Law 2014.

Further Information:

For further information please see the Commissioner role specification. If you'd like to arrange an informal discussion about the role and the work of the Commission, please contact: Dr Nigel Acheson, Chair, Jersey Care Commission.

Email: n.acheson@carecommission.je

How to apply:

To formally apply, please submit your CV and Supporting Statement to: n.acheson@carecommission.je

Closing date: 30 September 2026