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<h4>Job summary</h4>This is a Nationally based role<h4>Job description</h4>We are seeking a Director of Planning, Performance and risk to deliver a step-change in how the department undertakes internal performance management and to set high standards and innovate to improve delivery.Key ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Chief Operating Officer you will be accountable for:<ul><li>An intelligence-led, end-to-end process that oversees departmental-wide performance and improvement plans via the newly-established Justice Performance Board.</li><li>Development of the Justice Delivery Plan, translating ministerial priorities into measurable outcomes and supporting their delivery.</li><li>The performance process for ExCo and ministers, including ownership of the MoJ's performance dashboard and producing regular, insight-driven reports.</li><li>The Departmental Operations Centre (DOC), ensuring business continuity, resilience and preparedness for major incidents.</li><li>The Risk Management and Governance Centres of Expertise, facilitating a continuously improving approach to risk management and information flows throughout the department, ensuring that our decisions are well-informed.</li></ul>Essential CriteriaIt is important through your CV and Statement of Suitability that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the below essential criteria:<ul><li>A credible and experienced senior leader, with a strong track record of delivering strategic and operational outcomes and systems leadership across complex, multi-agency delivery landscapes.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing inclusive teams through change, including during periods of organisational review, transition, or uncertainty.</li><li>Excellent understanding of performance management, planning and delivery assurance in complex organisations.</li><li>Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex information credibly and clearly to ministers and senior stakeholders, inspiring confidence and securing buy-in across all levels of the organisation.</li><li>Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries, building collaboration and shared ownership of outcomes.</li><li>Sound judgement and resilience in managing risk and balancing pace with quality assurance.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria:<ul><li>Experience of leading major business planning or performance improvement functions in the public sector.</li><li>Familiarity with central government governance and performance and risks reporting frameworks.</li></ul><h4>Person specification</h4>We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity</a>. Diversity &amp; Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy</a>.For full details about the Role, Key Responsibilities and Person Specification, please download and review the Candidate Information pack<h4>Behaviours</h4>We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Leadership</li><li>Communicating and Influencing</li><li>Seeing the Big Picture</li><li>Changing and Improving</li><li>Delivering at Pace</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4>Alongside your salary of £100,000, Ministry of Justice contributes £28,970 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/joining-the-pension-scheme/benefits-of-the-pension-scheme/" target="_blank"> Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.</a><ul><li>Access to learning and development</li><li>A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance</li><li>A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity</li><li>A <a href="https://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/members/joining-the-civil-service-pension-scheme/" target="_blank">Civil Service pension</a> with an employer contribution of 28.97%</li><li>Annual Leave</li><li>Public Holidays</li><li>Season Ticket Advance</li></ul> 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: <a href="https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ" target="_blank">https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ</a><h4>Things you need to know</h4><h4>Artificial intelligence</h4>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 <a href="https://www.civil-service-careers.gov.uk/artificial-intelligence-and-recruitment/" target="_blank">candidate guidance (opens in a new window)</a> for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.<h4>Selection process details</h4>This vacancy is using <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles" target="_blank">Success Profiles (opens in a new window)</a>, and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.For full details of the Selection Process and Recruitment Timeline, please view the Candidate Information pack. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This role has a minimum assignment duration of 3 years. An assignment duration is the period of time a Senior Civil Servant is expected to remain in the same post to enable them to deliver on the agreed key business outcomes. The assignment duration also supports your career through building your depth of expertise. As part of accepting this role you will be agreeing to the expected assignment duration set out above. This will not result in a contractual change to your terms and conditions. Please note this is an expectation only, it is not something which is written into your terms and conditions or indeed which the employing organisation or you are bound by. It will depend on your personal circumstances at a particular time and business needs, for example, would not preclude any absence like family friendly leave. It is nonetheless an important expectation, which is why we ask you to confirm you agree to the assignment duration set out above.<h4>Security</h4>Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-security-vetting-advice-for-people-who-are-being-vetted" target="_blank">developed vetting (opens in a new window)</a>. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/vetting-explained-and-our-vetting-charter/the-vetting-charter" target="_blank">See our vetting charter (opens in a new window)</a>.People working with government assets must complete <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-baseline-personnel-security-standard" target="_blank">baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)</a> checks.<h4>Nationality requirements</h4>This job is broadly open to the following groups:<ul><li>UK nationals</li><li>nationals of the Republic of Ireland</li><li>nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK</li><li>nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families" target="_blank">European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)</a></li><li>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)</li><li>individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020</li><li>Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service</li></ul><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules" target="_blank">Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)</a><h4>Working for the Civil Service</h4>The <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/code/" target="_blank">Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)</a> 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 <a href="https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-principles/" target="_blank">recruitment principles (opens in a new window)</a>.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.<h4>Diversity and Inclusion</h4>The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the<a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027/civil-service-people-plan-2024-2027-html" target="_blank">Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window)</a> and the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2022-to-2025" target="_blank">Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window)</a>.<h4>Apply and further information</h4>This vacancy is part of the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans" target="_blank">Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)</a> initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.<h4>Contact point for applicants</h4><h4>Job contact : </h4><ul><li>Name : SCS Recruitment Team</li><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Recruitment team</h4><ul><li>Email : <a href="mailto:scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk" target="_blank">scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk</a></li></ul><h4>Further information</h4>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 (<a href="mailto:Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com" target="_blank">Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com</a>) 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: <a href="http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/" target="_blank">http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…</a> <a href="https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12847?entityId=12847" target="_blank">https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/12847?entityId=12847</a><h4>Attachments</h4><a href="https://files.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/admin/fairs/apptrack/download.cgi?SID=b3duZXI9NTA3MDAwMCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZkb2NfdHlwZT12YWMmZG9jX2lkPTEyNzUzMzImdmVyaWZ5PTM2ZDhkNjE3ODE4YTNiMTBiYTg5ZTQyZGY4OWE5OWY4JnJlcXNpZz0xNzY1ODU5MTU2LTZlMzAwMWNlMDVkODI4MmVkYzFiZWEzNTRjMDgwOTIwMzM0MmNiZjY=" target="_blank">SCS2 Director - Planning Performance and Risk Pack Opens in new window</a> (pdf, 558kB)

Ministry of Justice

Director, Planning, Performance and Risk

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Principal Planning Officer: REF: 2541 PO5: £54,360 - £57,495 pa inc LW plus 8.5% market supplement per month 12-month Secondment Opportunity/Fixed Term Contract and Full Time&nbsp; Hybrid Working&nbsp; About Us: Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp; It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our&nbsp;Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment. Please have a look at our dedicated&nbsp;One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp; About the Team: The Planning Policy team sits within the Planning &amp; Sustainability division, and, through the development of positive, innovative planning policy and guidance, plays in an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan - you will support this work by taking a lead on the formulation of the council’s planning policies as well as managing and overseeing workstreams relating to monitoring, data, mapping and research. About the Role: You will be someone who can lead on the review of planning policy documents and knows the value of good quality data. You will be outward looking with a positive attitude and work well with colleagues to deliver council objectives.&nbsp; The position includes line management responsibility. The ability to motivate and support the Planning Monitoring Officer with related monitoring tasks is a key part of this role. We operate on a hybrid work model, providing employees greater flexibility and opportunity to work from home. Office working would be a minimum of 2 days per week at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Underground and Overground train stations. How to Apply: To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application: Job Description and Person Specification We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on 01 February 2026 Shortlisting: week commencing 02 February 2026 Interviews: week commencing 16 February 2026 Please click here to view:&nbsp;Lambeth Staff Benefits Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bourke –&nbsp;<a href="mailto:LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk</a> &nbsp; At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click&nbsp;here.

Lambeth Council

Principal Planning Policy Officer

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 Local Plan Programme Manager: REF: 2669&nbsp;

 PO6: £56,436 rising in annual increments £59,574 pa inc LW&nbsp;&nbsp;

 The post’s salary attracts a market supplement of 8.5% per month   &nbsp;

 Secondment Opportunity /Fixed Term Contract and Full Time until 31 March 2029.&nbsp; Hybrid Working 

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 About Us:&nbsp;

 Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.&nbsp;&nbsp;

 It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.&nbsp;

 With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.&nbsp;

 Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 About the Team:&nbsp;

 The Planning Policy team sits within the Planning &amp; Sustainability division, and, through the development of positive, innovative planning policy and guidance, plays an instrumental role in delivering the priorities and ambitions of the Borough Plan. It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on the preparation of a new Local Plan and a review of the CIL Charging Schedule - you will manage the preparation of these key planning documents through adopting council policy, ensuring they respond to planning reforms, meet legislative requirements and deliver wider council objectives.&nbsp;

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 About the Role:&nbsp;

 You will be someone who has excellent project management skills and can motivate and support others to develop positive, innovative planning policy and guidance. You will have a strong record of delivering in planning policy with a positive outlook and the ability to work well with internal and external partners.&nbsp;

 We operate on a hybrid work model, providing employees greater flexibility and opportunity to work from home. Office working would be a minimum of 2 days per week at our modern offices in the heart of the Brixton Town Centre, less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Underground and Overground train stations.&nbsp;

 

 How to Apply:&nbsp;

 To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:&nbsp;

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 Job Description and Person Specification&nbsp;

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 We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.&nbsp;

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 Recruitment Timelines:&nbsp;

 Advert close date: 11:59pm on 30 January 2026&nbsp;

 Shortlisting: Week commencing 02 February 2026&nbsp;

 Interviews: Week commencing 16 February 2026&nbsp;

 

 Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits&nbsp;&nbsp; 

 Contact Information:&nbsp;

 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Laura Bourke – <a href="mailto:LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk" target="_blank">LBourke@lambeth.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.&nbsp;

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