1. A supporting statement – (maximum 2 pages) – this is your opportunity to demonstrate how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification in bold on page 3. You should aim to provide specific and detailed examples that demonstrate how your knowledge, experience and abilities match each of the criteria. Providing separate paragraphs in relation to each criterion is common practice. Please ensure your full name is clearly noted at the top of this statement.

2. It is not necessary for your knowledge and experience to relate to the field of pensions or formal tribunals. Evidence of your ability to apply skills from other fields will be tested in the interview, and training will be provided for the successful candidates.

3. Curriculum Vitae - with your education and professional qualifications and full employment history.

4. Equal opportunities monitoring form (included in the application form). This form will not be disclosed to anyone involved in assessing your application.

5. Political activity form (included in the application form).

6. Information relating to any outside interests or reputational issues (included in the application form).

7. Conflicts of interest declaration (included in the application form).

All applications will be acknowledged – please contact Andrew Timlin by email ([email protected]) if you have received no confirmation within five working days.

If you have any difficulty in sending your application or need the application form or any part of the vacancy details in an alternative format (e.g. Braille, large print, audio CD, tape or e-text, please contact Andrew Timlin on: 07887 777 735.

• The closing date for receipt of applications is 25th May 2026

• First stage interviews to be held on weeks commencing the 1st and 8th June 2026

• Final Interviews will be held around week commencing the 15th June 2026

• These appointments will be made from Summer 2026