Category: Employees

Behind every employee making a difference is a workplace that makes it possible. During Volunteers’ Week (1 - 7 June), we’re shining a spotlight on the role business leaders play in enabling meaningful contribution beyond the day job. Magistrates typically receive their sittings up to six months in advance and can sit some Saturdays and half days. But what happens when a magistrate juggles their duties alongside their employment? We spoke to Persi, a Test Manager and family court magistrate, along with her manager, Roy, who demonstrate how the right support to serve as a magistrate can unlock growth, responsibility, and real impact both in and out of the workplace.

Are you considering becoming a magistrate and need help approaching the conversation with your employer? Read our top tips.

Being a magistrate is a highly rewarding position where you can give back to your local community. We spoke with magistrates across the country to learn how they balance working life with their magistrate responsibilities.