We are pleased to announce that the Parole Board is now
recruiting new members. In this campaign, the Parole Board is
specifically looking to attract Psychologist, Psychiatrist and
Retired Judicial Members to join the more than 250 members
currently contributing to the important work of parole reviews.
This is a varied and important role in protecting the public,
while ensuring fairness for all involved. The Parole Board works
to protect the public by risk assessing prisoners to decide
whether they can safely be released into the community. It works
as a court and makes risk assessments which are rigorous, fair
and timely, based on information supplied by expert witnesses.
The roles are public appointments.
This exciting opportunity is open to those who live in all
regions of England and Wales. The role is home based, including
with some hearings undertaken remotely by telephone and video.
Travel will also be required to attend oral hearings during the
working day in HMP establishments across England & Wales.
We are looking for people with a genuine interest in the work we
do and who possess the behaviours, skills and judgement to make
an effective and critical contribution to the Board’s work.
Parole Board decisions are of critical importance to public
confidence in the criminal justice system.
At this time, we are only recruiting three specialist member
roles:
If you think this might be you, please have a look at the further
information on each of the roles here.
The Parole Board also has Independent members who bring a breadth
of skills and experience. We are not presently recruiting this
type of member but you can register your interest
here if you would like to be notified when out next
campaign opens.
For further information on the work of a Parole Board member,
please see this write up in the
Sunday Times.
