Pensions Appeal Tribunals Scotland Recruitment

Job Description

The Pensions Appeal Tribunals Scotland is independent of Veterans UK and the Secretary of State.  The function of the Tribunal is to hear and decide upon appeals concerning both the War Pension Scheme and the Armed Forces Compensation Schemes. 

Appointments are made by the Lord President of the Court of Session under paragraphs 2 and 2A of the Schedule to the Pensions Appeal Tribunals Act 1943.  Under the Act, candidates should be: 

Legal: 

• be an advocate or solicitor admitted in Scotland of at least five years standing;
• satisfy the judicial-appointment appointment eligibility condition within the meaning of the  Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 on a 5-year basis; or
• be a member of the Bar of Northern Ireland or solicitor of the Supreme Court of Northern Ireland of at least five years standing.  

Medical:

• A duly qualified medical practitioner of at least seven years standing. 
• Those applying for the psychiatric member appointment should be Members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. 

Service:

• Have knowledge or experience of service in His Majesty's naval, military or air forces.

All tribunal sittings are held in Edinburgh or virtually.  You will receive a daily fee for work undertaken, as well as reasonable travel expenses. You are likely to be allocated approximately ten sitting days per year.  

For further information on how to apply please visit - Lord President Appointments

Before considering applying, you should carefully read the candidate information booklet. 

To apply for this appointment please set out in writing using the application form and in no more than 400 words per criterion, how your skills and knowledge (drawing on either your working or personal life) meet the criteria set out in the candidate information booklet. 

The application form should be submitted to: judicialofficeforscotland@scotcourts.gov.uk

The closing date is 5pm, 20 March 2026

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 20 April 2026.  

If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or further support with your application, please contact the Judicial Office for Scotland using the above email address. 

Please note that these posts are appointments and not positions of employment.