Training Facilitator (South West) (Ref: 17611)

Job summary

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Job description

Group/Directorate/Team: Judicial College/Magistrates’ Training Delivery Team
Role: Training Facilitator (Full time)
Grade: SEO

Role title: Training Facilitator (South West)

Team/Directorate: Magistrates’ Training Delivery Team/Judicial College

Overview of the Judicial Office

The Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.
In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions.
We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities.
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Overview of the team About the Judicial College

The Judicial College is the home of training for judges, Magistrates and legal advisers in the courts, and judges and judicial office holders (JOHs) in the majority of
tribunals.

The Judicial College sits within the Judicial Office (JO) and reports to the Lady Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals. Our purpose is to support the judiciary to uphold the rule of law and deliver justice impartially, speedily and efficiently. This involves responsibility for approximately 23,000 full and part time judicial office holders with a wide variety of judicial roles. The vision of the Judicial College is to maintain its position as a recognised world leader in judicial education and training.

For more information see www.judiciary.uk.

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Following a root and branch review of Magistrates’ training, an operating model has been established which has brought the delivery of Magistrates’ training fully into the Judicial College. This has involved the establishment of the Magistrates’ Training Delivery Team.

About Magistrates’ Training

The role of the Magistracy has never been more important to the effective administration of justice. This 14,500 strong group of part time volunteers hear cases in court in their communities, making important decisions which affect people’s lives. They are the largest group within the judiciary and are responsible for hearing around 90% of criminal cases, as well as family and youth cases. The role of Magistrates in supporting the recovery of the justice system from the impacts of the pandemic, as well as meeting future justice system needs, is critical.

How we train Magistrates to meet these challenges is paramount. A review of the volume and type of training we provide was therefore undertaken. We looked at a range of issues, including the latest advances in digital training, the profile of the magistracy within the judiciary, and how the Judicial College works with HM Courts and Tribunals service to deliver that training. The changes we have implemented are aimed at ensuring our training supports the recruitment and retention of a diverse Magistracy which reflects the society it serves, that the Magistracy is confident and
competent in meeting the future needs of the justice system, and that it continues to have the profile it deserves within the judiciary.

Hybrid Working Requirement

This position is eligible for hybrid working and will involve regular travel throughout the South West to deliver in‑person training sessions at various locations.

The role may also require occasional Saturday working; where this occurs, an alternative day off will be provided in lieu.

Summary of the role

Working with the Regional Learning Partner and existing Training Facilitator, the Training Facilitator will lead the delivery of world-class judicial training within their region to equip Magistrates with the competence and confidence they need to carry out their responsibilities as Judicial Office Holders. The post holder will be one of a number of such Training Facilitators across England and Wales who collectively provide a supportive network.

Much of the training delivered will be face-to-face and the Training Facilitator will be required to travel to training venues within their region. Training events are in the main one-day duration but there may be the occasional requirement to deliver multiday events. Some courses will be delivered by pairs of trainers and others by a single trainer, very occasionally three or more may be used. Some events will be delivered online.

Responsibilities,Activities & Duties:

Deliver training (face-to-face and virtually) within their region in line with the national minimum training programme for magistrates and local requirements.
Continuous improvement, through building knowledge and understanding of magistrates in their region to better identify with learners and tailor facilitation over time.
Ensure feedback from delegates and other stakeholders is taken on board to improve content and delivery of training.

Keep up to date with relevant legal changes to ensure training content is accurate.

Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, such as Legal Advisers and Magistrates, to bring relevant subject matter expertise to training where required.

Work collaboratively with the Learning Partner and Operational Support staff to support the planning and coordination of training.

Champion new approaches to training delivery with delegates and relevant Stakeholders.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills

1. Legally qualified in accordance with the

Authorised Court Staff (Legal Advice

Functions) Qualification Regulations 2020

2. Experience of working within the Magistrates’ courts, and an up-to-date understanding of the law, system, processes, stakeholders, and culture
3. Experience of delivering training

Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills

1. Experience of working as a legal adviser to Magistrates
2. Recognised training qualification

Behaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles):

You will be assessed against the essential knowledge and experience, in addition to
the 4 Civil Service Behaviours shown below.
• Communicating and influencing
• Working together
• Managing a quality service
• Developing self and others

For more information around Civil Service behaviours, please visit Success Profiles -

Civil Service Behaviours (publishing.service.gov.uk).

Assessment process at application

• Statement of Suitability against the essential criteria below - 1000-word limit

• Legally qualified in accordance with the Authorised Court Staff (Legal Advice Functions) Qualification Regulations 2020
• Experience working within the Magistrates’ courts, and up to date understanding of the law, system, processes, stakeholders, and culture
• Experience of delivering training

Assessment process at interview There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.

We will assess you against these behaviours during the interview:
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service

Strengths may also be assessed at interview, but these are not shared in advance.

Additional Assessment(s)

A presentation will be required at interview, details of which will be provided a few days beforehand.

Security clearance required:
Select one of the below.
(this will be determined by the location)
- DBS
- CTC
- SC
- DV
Please note:
Central Government policy dictates that applicants for National Security Clearance must be a resident in the UK for these minimum periods:
- CTC - 3 years
- SC - 5 years
- DV - 10 years

DBS

Additional information

Role Location

This role will be based in Bristol, Exeter, or Weston-super-Mare.

Salary

The full time National salary range for this grade is £42,914 to £46,182 per annum.

In addition to salary, a pensionable, non-contractual, non-consolidated specialist allowance will be applied to this role. Specialist allowances apply to certain roles only, are non-transferable to other roles and are subject to annual review. The specialist allowance for this role is currently £4,000 per annum, payable monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees.

For existing MoJ employees who are on closed specialist pay ranges and would be moving on level transfer, please refer to section 4.4 of the Pay and Allowances manual for further information regarding your pay on transfer. Please note, to be eligible for the above-mentioned specialist allowance you would be required to opt-in to the Specialist Allowance Framework.

If you have any queries on the salary that would be applicable to you, please contact payandrewardpmo@justice.gov.uk

Contact information

If you have specific questions about the role, or would like to discuss the role before applying, please email the vacancy holder jack.miall@judiciary.uk.

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Developing Self and Others
• Managing a Quality Service

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £42,914, Ministry of Justice contributes £12,432 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
• Telephone : 0345 241 5359

Recruitment team

• Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Further information

Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…

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