Voluntary Appeal Panel Member

Would you like an interesting and rewarding way to contribute to your local community? If you are a good listener, fair minded and decisive, this could be an ideal role for you to make a significant difference to families throughout Derby.

We will train and support new volunteers to join our pool of independent members who hear school admission appeals. Education and learning are essential to improving the life chances of young people. Your role on the panel allows parents and carers to access a fair, impartial and independent hearing of their case for admission to their preferred school.

Who We Are

Here at Derby City Council, we’re dedicated to delivering nearly 250 first-class services to citizens and businesses in the heart of the Midlands. People are at the centre of all that we do, and we have an outstanding track record of recruiting and developing talented individuals by providing them with varied and fulfilling career opportunities. Find out more about what it’s like to work for us.

What We Offer

You could be part of something brilliant by becoming a Voluntary Independent Appeal Panel Member at Derby City Council; in addition to making a difference to the lives of people across the city, you’ll also receive:

• Full Training
• Travel Expenses
• Free Parking
• Subsistence allowance

The Opportunity

In the role of Voluntary Independent Appeal Panel Member, here’s an example of what you’ll be doing to make an impact:

Sitting on an independent panel to hear school admission appeals.

Receive regularly training.

Make important decisions that impact the lives of young people.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have...

Excellent listening skills.

Be fair minded and impartial.

Treat all information received in the strictest confidence.

Next Steps

Applications are welcomed by email.

Should you like to have an informal discussion before applying, please contact Ellie in the recruitment team on [phone removed] or [email removed]

Or Sarah Baines - Appeals Business Manager on [phone removed] or [email removed]

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are a fair and inclusive organisation and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We recruit for diversity and value difference.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy or are having difficulty applying, please contact our Recruitment Team on [phone removed] (Relay UK - 18001 [phone removed]) or at [email removed]. https://www.derby.gov.uk/signing-service/