Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location This position is based at 10 SOUTH COLONNADE LONDON, E14 4PU About the job Job summary Please refer to Job Description Job description Publications Lead (Job share) Job Title Publications Lead (Job share), Independent Monitoring Boards and Lay Observers. Grade HEO Location Canary Wharf, London Salary The salary for this role is set within the MoJ HEO pay range. Full/Part Time This role is being offered on a part-time basis of 15 hours a week (given this is a job share, flexibility on days is requested). Contract Type This role is being offered on a permanent basis. About Independent Monitoring Boards Members of Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs) are unpaid public appointees (volunteers) who provide statutory, independent scrutiny of the treatment and care of people in prisons and immigration detention. There are approximately 1100 IMB members, organised into around 130 Boards, each with its own Chair. They are appointed by ministers and operate in prisons and young offender institutions (run by HM Prisons and Probation Service - MOJ), in immigration removal centres, various short-term holding facilities and on repatriation flights for those being removed from the UK (run by the Home Office). Lay Observers (LOs) are also unpaid volunteers appointed by ministers, whose responsibility it is to check on the welfare of individuals in court custody suites and while they are traveling in the care and custody of escort contractors. As independent scrutiny bodies, IMBs and LOs have a growing public profile and play an increasingly crucial role in providing assurance to ministers and the public on the conditions and treatment of those held in detention. They are members of the UKs National Preventive Mechanism, under the UKs international human rights obligations to prevent torture and other ill-treatment of people in detention. They work closely with HM Inspectorate of Prisons and the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman, who also play a key part in the oversight and assurance of places of detention. The findings of IMBs and LOs are fed into the performance and scrutiny information used by government to contribute to prisons and immigration detention policy and process changes, in line with the governments commitment to ensuring safe, humane and effective places of detention. About the role IMBs have a statutory duty to produce an annual report covering the monitoring in their prison or immigration detention facility every year. This role is responsible for supporting Boards to publish these reports and ensuring the evidence provided supports what is being said. Day to day, you will also provide excellent customer service and expert advice to Boards/members to ensure that reports are factchecked, formatted, branded and published in line with national standards and expectations. You will be a motivated, enthusiastic individual with experience of working in a fast-paced environment. The increasing profile of the IMBs make this an exciting time to join the organisation. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our teams and welcome applications from less represented groups. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/brand-2/user-24767/xf-17bf7368f89e/wid-1/ats/recruiter/opportunities/vacancy/91939 Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to: Running a professional and timely production, tracking, scheduling and publication process for all Board annual reports. Proofreading and formatting all reports in line with annual report templates and guidance, ensuring all reports are as clear and accessible as possible and recommending changes to Boards as needed. Identifying any potential breaches of GDPR, contradictory statements, or content that could attract unwarranted media attention or be considered defamatory. Being the point of contact for Board Chairs and members on Board annual reports. Liaising with members on the production of individual reports, taking into account Board needs but ensuring national standards are met. Carrying out all national pre-publication factchecking and internal circulation procedures in line with national MoUs/SLAs with monitored services (MoJ, His Majestys Prison and Probation Service and the Home Office). On occasion supporting struggling Boards with the drafting of their annual report, either directly or through the regional support. Ensuring guidance for writing of annual reports, including the IMB style guide and annual report templates/guidance, is regularly reviewed and refreshed. Liaising with the communications team to ensure that press releases are prepared for publication. Liaising with the communications team regarding key messages Boards are reporting that might warrant press interest. Liaising with the policy team regarding key concerns Boards are reporting that might warrant further policy exploration. Coordinating and advising on copyright issues and permissions. Managing the IMB report inbox. Delivering training to members on the annual report process when necessary. Ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion is considered during the application of all tasks and championed during interaction with the membership. Working collaboratively with the staff team. Performing other job-related duties as required. Skills The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/brand-2/user-24767/xf-17bf7368f89e/wid-1/ats/recruiter/opportunities/vacancy/91939 https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/brand-2/user-24767/xf-17bf7368f89e/wid-1/ats/recruiter/opportunities/vacancy/91939 Essential criteria Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills Excellent liaising and influencing skills to deal effectively with a diverse team of volunteers and staff both in spoken and written format Ability to make evidence-based decisions and provide senior leaders with timely, accurate advice Experience of working within the criminal justice system and/or immigration detention Ability to work independently in a working environment with multiple and conflicting priorities Ability to work as part of a team Some understanding of how to present evidence most effectively or for best impact. Desirable criteria Experience of working with volunteers, or a genuine interest in being involved in such work Knowledge and understanding of the IMB. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/brand-2/user-24767/xf-17bf7368f89e/wid-1/ats/recruiter/opportunities/vacancy/91939 Civil Service Behaviours You will be required to provide evidence of the following behaviours: Managing a Quality Service Communicating and influencing Working Together Delivery at Pace If a high number of applications are received, candidates will be sifted on the Managing a Quality Service behaviour. Further information about the Civil Service Competency Framework can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Written test Person specification Please refer to Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Benefits Alongside your salary of £38,661, Ministry of Justice contributes £11,200 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 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 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. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). 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 : 0845 241 5359 Recruitment team Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commissions Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.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. 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