Lay Member, Statutory Committees

Contractor required for appointment as Members of the Statutory Committees

The Farriers Registration Council is the National Regulator and National Competent Authority for farriery in Great Britain. Its authority and functions are set out in primary legislation under the Farriers (Registration) Act, 1975, 1977 & 2017.

Farriers (Registration) Act 2017 requires the investigating and disciplinary functions set out in the legislation to be operated independently of the Council. Therefore, it is necessary to recruit members of the Investigating Committee or the Disciplinary Committee to provide services by assignment under a freelancer contract.

The Investigating and Disciplinary Committees are responsible for conducting desk-top investigations and disciplinary hearings in response to complaints, disclosures and notifications that may amount to serious professional misconduct by Registered Farriers.

A pool of Committee members are required to sit on both statutory committees. The work is sensitive and may have profound outcomes for individuals; the knowledge, commitment and expertise of those who volunteer will be key in ensuring lawful, proportionate and reasonable outcomes. Applicants shall be expected to uphold ‘The Seven Principles of Public Life’.

Applications are invited for the following position:

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  Lay member: defined as persons who are not, and have never been, on the Register of Farriers.

  
  

Please note that individuals currently elected or appointed to serve on the Farriers Registration Council are not eligible to apply.

Applicants interested in applying should complete the “How to Apply” process as set out in the “Information Pack for Candidates” by close of business on 12 June 2026.

The FRC is committed to the principles of equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity.

If you have a disability or for any other good reason are seeking a reasonable adjustment to the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]