00418: Senior Circuit Judge (Resident Judge) Western Circuit and Midland Circuit

Resident Judges - Leading by example.

The Judicial Appointments Commission is looking for exceptional candidates to fill three Resident Judge vacancies. As Resident Judge you will have the full duties of a Senior Circuit Judge dealing with some of the most serious criminal cases. In addition, you will be responsible for allocating and managing the business of at least one court and providing leadership to the judiciary there. Applicants will normally be expected to have completed at least two years or 30 sitting days as a fee paid judicial office holder.

Number of Vacancies: 3

Location: Birmingham, Bristol, and Winchester.

Salary: £136,500

Reference: 00418

Closing date for applications: 5 February 2009

The Judicial Appointments Commission selects candidates for judicial office. It does so on merit, through open and fair competition, from the widest range of eligible candidates.