The Parole Board. Working with others to protect the public.
Recruitment
To apply for a position as a part-time member of the Parole Board you must:
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The full-time secretariat staff at the Parole Board support members in their work. Find out more about careers with our support staff.
The recruitment campaign for Parole Board members is now closed for this year.
Parole Board members are appointed by the Justice Secretary. Members carefully assess the risks associated with the release of prisoners. Their task, first and foremost, is to protect the public. The impact of our decisions can be far-reaching and serious. The role carries with it a big responsibility and the decisions are often difficult, but with that responsibility comes the reward of a fascinating and fulfilling job.
We are required and consider it best practice to include people with the following expertise on our panels, including: serving and retired High Court and Circuit judges, consultant psychiatrists, chartered forensic psychologists and probation officers. It is also vital that we include independent (lay) members, who bring a wide range of experiences and skills.
Part-time independent members play a vital role in bringing the voice of the public to the Parole Board and we do our best to ensure that the Parole Board reflects the society it serves. We want to create the most diverse membership we can, including people from all walks of life. In particular we want all Parole Board members to have a genuine perspective of victims' concerns and issues.
Many people who have become independent members had not considered this type of work before. However, many have found that they have the transferrable skills that make them ideal Board members. Please read the information on this site and, in particular, look at the core competencies. You can also try our interactive case study. All the information here is designed to help you decide whether this is right for you.
The Parole Board is currently made up of 170 members, including a part-time chair, a part-time judicial vice-chair, two full-time members (Directors of Performance & Development and Quality & Standards) and part-time judicial, psychiatrist, psychologist, probation and independent members. The Board is supported by a Chief Executive and 100 staff. Our culture is both inclusive and collegiate and we aim to provide excellent support for all our members.
Find out more about the work of the Parole Board and the roles of people involved in the Parole Process.
Use our interactive case study to view a sample case. You'll be asked to make a judgement based on the evidence provided.
The Parole Board has joined together with Operation Black Vote to hold a seminar aimed at raising awareness in the black and minority ethnic community and encouraging more applications from that community to become members of the Board.
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