Would you like to join a group of industry, government, and independent experts in analysing complex and technical issues to produce balanced and independent advice for the Home Secretary? The Technical Advisory Board (TAB) is a non-departmental public body that was established under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and whose remit was expanded under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA). The TAB has two main duties; to consider the technical requirements and the financial consequences of a notice that is to be imposed upon a telecommunications operator (TO) and to provide advice to the Secretary of State if the TO seeks a review of the notice. The Home Office is seeking to appoint an independent chair to the TAB. The role offers exciting opportunities to lead the strategic direction of the TAB and to ensure that it can continue to function as an important safeguard for industry and government and contribute to the consideration of the way in which these issues bear upon the Government's future interactions with the industry. In order to be considered for the role of independent chair, it is a requirement that you have prior experience of the telecommunications industry (possibly through previous employment/academia) BUT are not currently employed within the telecommunications industry. In addition, you will be an innovator and motivator, with the ability to promote new thinking to achieve change and continuous improvement and build strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also have undisputed personal integrity and a personal style that demonstrates authority and commitment. This will be a three-year appointment with the possibility of re-appointment. We encourage a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people .
Apr 23, 2026
Full time
Would you like to join a group of industry, government, and independent experts in analysing complex and technical issues to produce balanced and independent advice for the Home Secretary? The Technical Advisory Board (TAB) is a non-departmental public body that was established under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) and whose remit was expanded under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016 (IPA). The TAB has two main duties; to consider the technical requirements and the financial consequences of a notice that is to be imposed upon a telecommunications operator (TO) and to provide advice to the Secretary of State if the TO seeks a review of the notice. The Home Office is seeking to appoint an independent chair to the TAB. The role offers exciting opportunities to lead the strategic direction of the TAB and to ensure that it can continue to function as an important safeguard for industry and government and contribute to the consideration of the way in which these issues bear upon the Government's future interactions with the industry. In order to be considered for the role of independent chair, it is a requirement that you have prior experience of the telecommunications industry (possibly through previous employment/academia) BUT are not currently employed within the telecommunications industry. In addition, you will be an innovator and motivator, with the ability to promote new thinking to achieve change and continuous improvement and build strong relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders. You will also have undisputed personal integrity and a personal style that demonstrates authority and commitment. This will be a three-year appointment with the possibility of re-appointment. We encourage a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people .
Do you want to play a role in assisting the recommendations of a panel to consider the impact of detention on a person and balance the need for public protection? If so, you can do this by becoming an Independent Panel Member of Case Progression Panels, which form part of the Government's immigration detention reform agenda. In 2018 the Home Office announced a wide-ranging package of reforms to immigration detention. A key aspect of the reforms was the establishment of an independent element to the existing Case Progression Panel process which reviews all cases of individuals in immigration detention at 3-month intervals. The purpose of the panels is to ensure robustness and a consistency of process and approach to reviewing detention and case progression across the detained immigration system, thereby improving individual and stakeholder confidence in detention decisions. As an independent panel member, you will have key responsibility for: Contributing to panels and helping to achieve a consensus among panel members in its review of all cases in immigration detention who have been detained for three months or more; and Recording and reporting back the decisions made by the panel, highlighting significant discussion points to inform the continued development of the process. We are therefore seeking candidates with experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment - particularly public protection and safeguarding - with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as an ability to analyse complex information to identify key issues and make effective recommendations. Given the nature of the role we are ideally looking for candidates who understand the safeguarding landscape but are not currently employed by a statutory agency or linked to a related non-governmental organisation. Applications from candidates in the following fields are particularly welcome - criminal justice, health and social care, education and local authorities. This will be a 3-year term appointment with the possibility of extension. No existing knowledge of the immigration detention process is required. The successful candidates will be provided with training on appointment. The closing date for applications is 27 April 2026. We encourage a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. Appointment will be made on merit following an open, fair and transparent competition.
Apr 10, 2026
Full time
Do you want to play a role in assisting the recommendations of a panel to consider the impact of detention on a person and balance the need for public protection? If so, you can do this by becoming an Independent Panel Member of Case Progression Panels, which form part of the Government's immigration detention reform agenda. In 2018 the Home Office announced a wide-ranging package of reforms to immigration detention. A key aspect of the reforms was the establishment of an independent element to the existing Case Progression Panel process which reviews all cases of individuals in immigration detention at 3-month intervals. The purpose of the panels is to ensure robustness and a consistency of process and approach to reviewing detention and case progression across the detained immigration system, thereby improving individual and stakeholder confidence in detention decisions. As an independent panel member, you will have key responsibility for: Contributing to panels and helping to achieve a consensus among panel members in its review of all cases in immigration detention who have been detained for three months or more; and Recording and reporting back the decisions made by the panel, highlighting significant discussion points to inform the continued development of the process. We are therefore seeking candidates with experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment - particularly public protection and safeguarding - with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as an ability to analyse complex information to identify key issues and make effective recommendations. Given the nature of the role we are ideally looking for candidates who understand the safeguarding landscape but are not currently employed by a statutory agency or linked to a related non-governmental organisation. Applications from candidates in the following fields are particularly welcome - criminal justice, health and social care, education and local authorities. This will be a 3-year term appointment with the possibility of extension. No existing knowledge of the immigration detention process is required. The successful candidates will be provided with training on appointment. The closing date for applications is 27 April 2026. We encourage a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people. Appointment will be made on merit following an open, fair and transparent competition.
