This week, we held the annual Tripartite Conference with Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission and Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland, where we shared best practice in judicial appointments. JAC Chief Executive Alex McMurtrie said: "Positive relationships with our Scottish and NI counterparts are key. Thanks to all attendees."

Staff and Commissioners from the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission at their Tripartite conference, with the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland and the Judicial Appointments Commission Judicial Appointments Commission bit.ly/4hSD5lJ

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Later in 2025, JABS will be launching two new recruitment rounds, for the offices of Sheriff Principal and Chair of the Parole Board for Scoland: judicialappointments.scot/node/590

Later this year, JABS will be running a recruitment competition for Chamber Presidents of the Social Security and Local Taxation Chambers of the First-tier Tribunals of Scotland. More information will be issued shortly.

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A reminder that JABS will be launching three recruitment competitions later this year: judicialappointments.scot/node/592

In late August JABS is advertising for President of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation and Social Security Chambers. Before this we are running an online event with Judges Scotland to provide details on the role and the recruitment process. Details to follow.

In mid-August JABS will be advertising for the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands. For further information on our outreach video, please see our website. judicialappointments.scot/node/595

In late August, JABS will be advertising for two posts - Chamber Presidents in the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation and Social Security Chambers. We are running an online event with Judicial Office on 13 August at 5pm. Sign up via a link we will post on 11 August

JABS will be recruiting for the Chairperson of the Parole Board for Scotland. We’ll be sharing recruitment material, in conjunction with Parole Board for Scotland, outlining the role, our recruitment process, and best practice for applications and interviews. Further updates to follow!

To support candidates in applying to the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands. JABS have published on online video outlining the role. Further information on our website. judicialappointments.scot/node/599

On Friday 22 August 2025, the application will go live for the Office of Sheriff Principal of Grampian, Highland and Islands. To assist applicants, we have published an outreach video. For further info and to view the video, please see our website bit.ly/4mnxxlO

JABS invites applications for the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands. Applications must be submitted by 12 noon Thursday 18 September 2025. For further information and to apply please see the JABS website: bit.ly/4e7Mu6C

The advert for Chamber Presidents of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland LTC and SSC is now live. JABS invites applications from suitably qualified individuals who wish to be considered for appointment. Applications must be submitted noon on 19 Sept. tinyurl.com/3xxrccwp

REMINDER! JABS is running a competition to recruit for the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands. Application window closes at 12 noon on 18 September 2025. For further information please see the JABS website: bit.ly/4e7Mu6C

FINAL REMINDER! JABS is running a competition to recruit for the Office of Sheriff Principal in the Sheriffdom of Grampian, Highland and Islands. Application close at 12 noon on Thur 18 September 2025. For further information please see the JABS website: bit.ly/4e7Mu6C

REMINDER! CLOSING NOON on 19 Sept. JABS invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for Presidents of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Local Taxation and Social Security Chambers. To find out more and apply, please visit the JABS website