Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position is based at CTS Royal Courts of Justice, WC2A 2LL About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description Job Description (JD) Group/Directorate/Team: Private Office Directorate/ Senior President of Tribunals Private OfficeRole: Deputy Private Secretary to the Senior President of Tribunals Grade: SEO Role title: Deputy Private Secretary to the Senior President of Tribunals Team/Directorate: Senior President of Tribunals Private Office / Private Office Directorate 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, who holds those same responsibilities for the reserved Tribunals judiciary, including 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 Arms 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.See JO staff talk about working here: https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlv Overview of the team This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy Judicial Private Office and would suit someone looking for a stretching role working with some of the most senior judiciary in the country. The post is in the Private Office of the Senior President of Tribunals, currently Sir Keith Lindblom. Based within the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ), the postholder will work closely with the Senior President to provide policy, strategy, governance, and administrative advice and assistance in support of his statutory leadership responsibilities and strategic priorities. Hybrid Working Requirement This position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements). The support provided by judicial Private Offices necessarily involves working before and after court in keeping with the judges diary commitments and sitting patterns. Some early mornings and late evenings can be expected though every effort will be made to accommodate flexibility where necessary. Summary of the role We are recruiting a permanent Deputy Private Secretary to join the Office of the Senior President of Tribunals. The Senior President is the independent head of the tribunals judiciary, with responsibility for around 5,000 judicial office holders across a range of jurisdictions including employment, immigration and asylum, social security, and information rights. He is supported by a Private Office of 8 staff, who together provide policy and legal advice, and general secretariat and administrative support to him, and to the most senior tribunals judges (including Chamber and Tribunal Presidents) across the United Kingdom. The postholder will play a critical role in ensuring the Senior President receives high quality policy and legal advice. They will be expected to lead on policy projects, as well as supporting and deputising for the Private Secretary when necessary. Responsibilities,Activities & Duties: The postholder will need to build strong relationships across Judicial Office and the justice system more broadly, including HMCTS, MOJ, and with other Government Departments. They will need to be confident dealing with senior officials and able to gain the confidence and trust of the judiciary, whilst providing appropriate challenge. They will be expected to: Provide high quality written and oral advice/briefing, sometimes within short timeframes, to the Senior President and other senior judiciary or JO officials; Act as an ambassador for the Senior President and the Chamber/Tribunal Presidents with other senior judges and senior officials from MoJ, HMCTS, and OGDs, and senior stakeholder organisations. Communicating with appropriate authority, accuracy and sensitivity views/concerns/questions as required. Assist the Senior President with the preparation of articles, speaking notes, report forewords, and other internal and external communications. Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills The successful candidate must: be able to influence and manage upwards and speak with authority when dealing with senior officials or judiciary; have excellent communication and interpersonal skills; be able to and work flexibly to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; be able to work independently to manage their workload and address unforeseen challenges professionally and quickly. Desirable Knowledge, Experience and Skills working knowledge of the reserved unified tribunals; experience of working closely with the judiciary, and an interest in the workings of the courts and tribunals system more widely. Behaviours (for Recruitment/Success Profiles): o Communicating and Influencing o Seeing the Big Picture o Working Together o Delivering at Pace o Making Effective Decisions Assessment process at application CV (max. 750 words) outlining previous experience and achievements 5 behaviour statements (sift on lead behaviour of Communicating and Influencing if large number of applications received) Assessment process at interview In person interview at RCJ5 behaviour questions 3 strength questions Security clearance required: CTC Person specification Please refer to Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Benefits Alongside your salary of £47,657, Ministry of Justice contributes £13,806 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 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. 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 Open to UK nationals only. 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 the Civil 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 This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Telephone : 0345 241 5359 Recruitment team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. 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