The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting a lead non-executive board member to chair the Crown Prosecution Service Board. This is an outstanding opportunity to make a far-reaching contribution to the criminal justice system.

About the Crown Prosecution Service

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. We employ over 7,000 people across England and Wales, from lawyers and caseworkers to finance and human resources professionals. Our work is supported by the Crown Prosecution Service Board, who play a key role in shaping our vision and objectives, inspiring engagement from senior leaders, and ensuring we provide a professional, efficient and high-quality service. 

About the role

Your role as lead non-executive board member and chair of the Crown Prosecution Service Board is to provide informative and independent views, share external insight, and expertly challenge our business acumen. You support the Director of Public Prosecutions in an advisory capacity on non-legal casework decisions and operational business delivery matters.

You participate in two board subgroups – the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and the Remuneration Committee, ensuring that their views are considered at the Crown Prosecution Service Board. You also provide representation at the Ministerial Strategic Board, gaining insights to contribute to our annual report and accounts.

About you

You need to have substantial experience of being a non-executive director in a high-profile organisation. A strong understanding of governance in the public sector, risk management, internal control assurance and compliance is essential. You're expected to build collaborative relationships with people across and outside the organisation, displaying strong analytical skills, judgement and decision making. There must be no conflict of interest between your business activities and the non-executive role. A commitment of up to 36 days a year, with a maximum of four days a month is required.

If you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, find out more including important dates for your diary and apply today.