Lay Observers are now recruiting across England and Wales excluding Cornwall and Cumbria.
If you live within our recruiting regions please apply to be a Lay Observer.
Please note that the current recruitment campaign ends at midnight 14 April 2025.
Before applying please read our application guidance.
To apply you will need to complete our application form and optional diversity form and email them to LOrecruitment@justice.gov.uk.
If you have any questions about the role or the application process please email LOrecruitment@justice.gov.uk.
If you are currently unable to apply but would like to do so in future please complete an expression of interest form. Your contact details will be held for no longer than 12 months, and will be used only to contact you for recruitment purposes.