Fee-paid Financially Qualified Members, First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber Pre-Application Seminar 2024

Seminar Date: 1st July 2024

There is a recording available for this seminar. If you would like access to the recording, please email JudicialHROutreachEvents@judiciary.uk.

Application Window: 9th – 30th July 2024

JAC Information Page: https://apply.judicialappointments.digital/vacancy/7zQPu1eQ1Em85IKvSUr8/

Seminar Advert:

The Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC) will be launching a selection exercise to recruit 18 Fee-paid Financially Qualified Members, First-tier Tribunal, Social Entitlement Chamber.

The Social Entitlement Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal hears appeals relating to a wide variety of benefit decisions made by central and local governments. The Tribunal’s composition depends on the nature of the appeal but will include a Tribunal Judge. 

For those interested in applying for a role, the Judicial Office is organising a pre-application seminar that will take place online via Microsoft Teams on Monday 1st July 2024 5-6pm

The seminar aims to help applicants be better prepared to make an application and to receive up-to-date guidance and advice on the JAC’s selection process. As well as a JAC representative, you will also hear from TBC to explain the role. 


Who should attend?

Financial Members must be a qualified chartered accountant. For further information on the eligibility criteria please see the selection exercise HERE

Applications are particularly welcome from under-represented groups (women, ethnic minority candidates and disabled candidates). Training is provided for all appointed members. 
For more information on Tribunal members please visit Tribunal Members – Courts and Tribunals Judiciary