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Governance and Policy Manager (Ref: 20000)
Policy
Full time
£35,335 - £42,859 per year
Job summary
Please refer to job descriptionJob description
Role title: Governance and Policy Manager Team/Directorate: Strategy, Governance and Change team/Judicial College Overview of the Judicial OfficeThis is standardised wording and cannot be amended. 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. Overview of the team The Judicial College provides training courses and guidance for 24,000 judicial office holders on behalf of the Lady Chief Justice, Senior President of Tribunals and Chief Coroner. Its vision is to be a world leader in judicial education. This is an exciting time to join the College as it continues to deliver, develop and enhance the training programme at a time of change across the justice system. The successful candidate will join the strategy, governance and change team – a central, cross-cutting team that sits at the heart of the College and provides direct support to three leadership judges. This includes leading on priority projects and policy work on their behalf, managing the College’s governance and coordinating our public facing engagement.Hybrid Working RequirementThis is standardised wording and cannot be amended. This position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements).Summary of the role The successful candidate will provide direct support to one of our three judicial Directors of Training (DoTs). The post-holder will contribute to policy development and projects, respond to enquiries and maintain effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders. They will manage committee business, prepare briefings and reports, advise on emerging issues, support stakeholder engagement, and help progress College priorities. The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities at pace with the support of the team. The team operates across three main sites, and this role may be based at any of the following locations: Leeds, London or Loughborough. This is a full-time position, but we will consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements such as job shares and other arrangements where business need allows. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties: The main responsibilities of the post include, but are not limited to:- Supporting the Director of Training (DoT) across a broad portfolio covering Crime and Magistrates;
- Advising the DoT on emerging issues and briefing them in preparation for a variety of internal and external engagements;
- Staying abreast of College activities and assisting the DoT in advancing the College’s priorities;
- Leading on or contributing to policy development and discrete projects that support the Judicial College’s strategic objectives as required;
- Drafting reports, briefings and papers as required;
- Providing secretariat support to the Wales Training Committee;
- Managing sensitive, high-profile and time-critical enquiries;
- Working flexibly across competing priorities, often at pace, while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality and sound judgement.
- Clear and effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent organisational skills and responsivity, with the ability to understand and prioritise competing requirements.
- Ability to quickly build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders at all levels.
- Sound judgement and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential or high-profile information.
- Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Experience of supporting governance, committees or formal meetings, including preparing papers, minutes and action logs.
- Changing and Improving (lead)
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
- Delivering at Pace
Person specification
Please refer to Job DescriptionBehaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £35,335, Ministry of Justice contributes £10,236 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).- 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%20MOJFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
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 counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).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
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.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
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).Apply and further information
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Job contact :
- Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
- Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
- Telephone : 0345 241 5359
Recruitment team
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…https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/20000?entityId=20000
Salary range
- £35,335 - £42,859 per year