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: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
McCloud Judicial Pension Remedy Lead
Grade 7 - Judicial and Legal Services Policy Directorate
The Judicial and Legal Services Policy Directorate is part of MoJ’s Policy and Strategy Group. We are responsible for supporting the Lord Chancellor to fulfil his responsibilities in respect of the judiciary and for the department’s sponsorship of the legal services sector.
Location:
Successful candidates will have the option to be based at one of the following locations:
- 102 Petty France, London
- 5 Wellington Place, Leeds (occasional travel between Leeds and London may be required post Covid-19)
In order for Policy Group to meet its evolving business needs and for us to continue to progress towards our pre-pandemic levels of attendance, all Policy Group staff are expected to attend their base location (102 Petty France or 5 Wellington Place Leeds) at least 3 days a week. This hybrid working arrangement is not contractual and as a result staff could be asked to attend their base location more frequently.
Ways of Working
At the MoJ we believe and promote alternative ways of working, these roles are available as:
- Full-time, part-time or the option to job share
- Flexible working patterns
- Flexible working arrangements between base locations, MoJ Hubs and home.
If we receive applications from more suitable candidates than we have vacancies for at this time, we may hold suitable applicants on a reserve list for 12 months, and future vacancies requiring the same skills and experience could be offered to candidates on the reserve list without a new competition.
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ)
MOJ is one of the largest government departments, employing over 80,000 people (including those in the Probation Service), with a budget of approximately £9 billion. Each year, millions of people use our services across the UK - including at 500 courts and tribunals, and 133 prisons in England and Wales.
Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
The Judicial and Legal Services Policy Directorate
Within the Judicial and Legal Services Policy Directorate, the Judicial Pay and Pensions Policy Division advises the Lord Chancellor on the high-profile and sensitive issue of judicial remuneration, including both pay and pensions. We are working to develop and implement policy in key areas so that we can continue to attract and retain the best legal minds for judicial office, while operating within the constraints of public finances.
You will lead a team to implement policy for the McCloud Judicial Pension remedy through both primary and secondary legislation and in response to litigation, including consultation exercises and communication and engagement work. You will be expected to work closely with Ministers and senior members of the judiciary. Your daily interactions will be with a wide range of professionals in our multi-disciplinary team including lawyers, actuaries, analysts and project managers, as well as cross-Whitehall colleagues and external contractors.
This post is ideal for those who wish to deliver a clearly-defined high profile policy objective.
We are looking for individuals with:
- Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to work with a wide variety of professionals and across departments and teams in a collaborative manner, along with a commitment to support and develop their team.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships and influence across Government and externally.
- Demonstrable capability to deliver at pace and to prioritise work and resources, in order to deliver in both the short and long term.
- The ability to pick up complex issues and to then provide clear, evidenced briefing in both written and oral formats to senior stakeholders and Ministers.
- The ability to use project and programme management skills in a fluid environment where priorities may need to change quickly.
It would be desirable for the post holder to have experience and knowledge of Parliamentary processes and the development of regulations, although this is not essential as this is a great opportunity to learn about these things. This is also an excellent opportunity to directly implement policy. Specialist knowledge of pension policy is not requirement for this job.
What we do
We work to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public. We are also responsible for the following parts of the justice system:
- courts
- prisons
- probation services
- attendance centres
We also work in partnership with other government departments and agencies to reform the criminal justice system, to serve the public and support the victims of crime. We are also responsible for making new laws, strengthening democracy, and safeguarding human rights.
Priorities
- A prison and probation service that reforms offenders
- A modern courts and justice system
- A Global Britain that promotes the rule of law
- A transformed department that is simpler, smarter and more unified
Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Application process
You will be assessed against the Civil service success profiles framework.
Experience
You will be asked to provide a CV during the application process in order to assess any demonstrable experience, career history and achievements that are relevant to the role.
Behaviours
Please provide examples (detail the situation, your action and results) of how you have met each one of the behaviours listed below:
- Delivery at Pace
- Leadership
- Communicating and influencing
- Making effective decisions
Please also refer to the Civil Service Behaviours framework for more details at this grade (Level 4 – Grade 6 and Grade 7 or equivalent):
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/717275/CS_Behaviours_2018.pdf
Should we receive a large number of applications, we will sift primarily on the lead behaviour – Delivering at Pace. Successful applicants will then be invited to an interview.
Candidates invited to Interview
Please note that interviews will be carried out remotely, likely to be w/c 27th July 2022.
During the interview, we will be assessing you on Behaviours and Strengths from the success Profiles framework.
You can refer to the CS Strengths dictionary for more details: Success Profiles - Civil Service Strengths Dictionary (publishing.service.gov.uk)
Interview dates
Interviews are expected to take place w/c 19 July.
Contact information
If you would like to discuss the jobs on offer, please contact: stephanie.oxendale@justice.gov.uk
Annex A - The STAR method
Using the STAR method can help you give examples of relevant experience that you have. It allows you to set the scene, show what you did, and how you did it, and explain the overall outcome.
Situation - Describe the situation you found yourself in. You must describe a specific event or situation. Be sure to give enough detail for the job holder to understand.
- Where are you?
- Who was there with you?
- What had happened?
Task - The job holder will want to understand what you tried to achieve from the situation you found yourself in.
- What was the task that you had to complete and why?
- What did you have to achieve?
Actions - What did you do? The job holder will be looking for information on what you did, how you did it and why. Keep the focus on you. What specific steps did you take and what was your contribution? Remember to include how you did it, and the behaviours you used. Try to use “I” rather than “we” to explain your actions that lead to the result. Be careful not to take credit for something that you did not do.
Results - Don’t be shy about taking credit for your behaviour. Quote specific facts and figures. Explain how the outcome benefitted the organisation or your area. Make the outcomes easily understandable.
- What results did the actions produce?
- What did you achieve through your actions and did you meet your goals?
- Was it a successful outcome? If not, what did you learn from the experience?
Keep the situation and task parts brief. Concentrate on the action and the result. If the result was not entirely successful describe what you learned from this and what you would do differently next time. Make sure you focus on your strengths.
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