Judicial and Non-Judicial Recruitment
The Lord President, as head of the Scottish judiciary, has the responsibility for the appointment of judicial roles (not covered by the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland) and non-judicial roles (known as lay members). Vacancies that arise will be published on this page.
We encourage applications from talented individuals, particularly from protected groups, disabled people, those from minority ethnic communities and people aged under 50.
If you are disabled and require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the process please get in touch with the named person in the advert pack.
Appointment of Employment Judges in Scotland
The Lord President is seeking applications for suitably qualified individuals to join the panel of Employment Judges in Scotland.
Before applying please carefully read the Employment Judge Briefing Pack 2025.
Employment Judge Briefing Pack 2025
Employment Judge (Scotland) Application Form
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Friday, 24 October 2025.
For further information about the application process please contact:
Mr Ryan Gare Deputy Head of Strategy & Governance, Judicial Office for Scotland at judicialofficeforscotland@scotcourts.gov.uk