**For information only: Applications closed**.
The States Assembly and Constitution Committee is looking to appoint an interim Commissioner for Standards for a limited period of time while it undertakes a focused review of the Members’ Code of Conduct.
The Committee is keen to make an appointment soon so is asking for expressions of interest by Friday 12 December 2025.
The Commissioner is paid a daily rate for the time spent on each case. The States media release does not give a figure but the Commissioner’s 2024 Annual Report for Jersey indicates this rate is £500 a day.
The postholder will be responsible for: investigating complaints that a breach of the States of Deliberation Members’ Code of Conduct has occurred; initiating investigations into breaches of the Code of Conduct; reporting to the States’ Assembly & Constitution Committee the outcomes of any investigation; and any other functions as may be assigned to the office of the Commissioner of Standards by resolution of the States, or under any other enactment.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
- an understanding of the role of legislature and elected politicians as well as rationale for regulating parliamentary standards;
- knowledge of Guernsey’s political system;
- experience of dealing personally with complicated and sensitive issues in a confidential manner;
- exceptional judgement and the capacity to be independent, resilient and strong-minded;
- the highest standard of integrity and political impartiality;
- a commitment to impartial, fair, open and transparent procedures and decision-making;
- excellent oral and written communication skills; and
- the ability to build and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders, engaging constructively within parliamentary environment while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
The postholder cannot be an employee of the States of Guernsey nor hold public office in the Bailiwick.
Contact Eliot Gallienne, Deputy States’ Greffier, via states.greffier@gov.gg for further information.
Expressions of interest demonstrating how candidates meet the above criteria should be submitted by noon on Friday 12th December 2025 to states.greffier@gov.gg or by post to: Eliot Gallienne, Parliamentary Service, The Royal Court House, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 2NZ.
More information:
Examples of Commissioner reports on Code of Conduct cases
Commissioner Annual Reports
Code of Conduct
Closed: Noon on Friday 12 December 2025
