Wiltshire, Hampshire and Isle of Wight – Family Court – March 2023

Vacancy Details

The Wiltshire, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Advisory Committee is looking to recruit the following magistrates to the Family Court:

East Hampshire: 2 vacancies(sitting at Portsmouth)

North Hampshire: 8 vacancies (sitting at Aldershot and Basingstoke)

West Hampshire: 10 vacancies (sitting at Southampton)

Wiltshire: 10 vacancies(sitting at Salisbury and Swindon)

Isle of Wight: 0 vacancies

Before beginning an application, ensure you have read the application guidance which can be found on the following pages: How to Volunteerand  Frequently Asked Questions.

Please ensure you have engaged in the direct research before applying.

Magistrates will be selected and appointed solely on merit.

Applications are welcome from anyone who meets the eligibility criteria for appointment and who believes they have the necessary qualities. Applications are particularly welcome from members of groups currently under-represented amongst the magistracy. That includes members of Black and Minority Ethnic communities, people under the age of 50, people from non-managerial or professional occupations, and people with a disability who are able, either unassisted or with reasonable adjustments, to carry out the full range of a magistrate’s duties.

Completion of the diversity monitoring form is mandatory. This information will not be considered as part of the application which is assessed solely on merit.

If you have any questions, please contact the support team at SW-Advisory@justice.gov.uk .

Please click “Start Now” to confirm that you have readthe guidance and to start your application.

Please note applications close at 23:59 on 30 March 2023.