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Work With Us - Parole Board member recruitment campaign 2023

The Parole Board is pleased to announce that a recruitment campaign for Independent Members is now open.

This campaign is open to those who live in all regions of the UK and Northern Ireland. The role is home based, including some hearings undertaken during the working day in HMP establishments across England & Wales.

Please note applications for this campaign are now closed.

Independent members

Independent members come from a variety of professional backgrounds, you do not need to have experience in the criminal justice system to apply. We value transferable skills such as evidence-based decision making, independence of mind and judgement, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. If you have these skills then we want you to apply, regardless of your background.

Why should I apply?

  • You will be protecting the community by making important decisions on the future of people who have served the punishment part of their sentence. These decisions are vital in ensuring justice, fairness and the protection of the public.
  • The work is varied and stimulating. It can be challenging and rewarding. You will work with other members with a wealth of different experiences and will learn a lot in the process.
  • The work is very flexible, and you can organise it to fit around other commitments at work and at home.
  • There is great scope for broadening your role. For example, independent members will train to chair oral hearings, undertake duty work and mentor others, and these roles are available to specialist and judicial members too.
  • You will be supported and trained throughout your time at the Parole Board by mentors, fellow members, and the office staff.

To find out everything you need to know, go to our 2023 recruitment page.

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