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. Policy Adviser, Criminal Justice System Secretariat HEO Courts, Criminal and Family Justice Directorate The Court Recovery, Criminal and Family Justice Directorate is recruiting permanently for a HEO Policy Adviser role. This campaign is being run externally and so is open to all who consider themselves suitable for the roles and meet the eligibility criteria in the wider advert within Civil Service Jobs. Location: Successful candidates will have the option to be based at one of the following locations: 1. 102 Petty France, London 2. 5 Wellington Place, Leeds Occasional travel between the two locations may be required. In order for Policy Group to meet its evolving business needs all Policy Group staff are expected to attend their base location (102 Petty France or 5 Wellington Place Leeds) at least 2 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 Salary New entrants to the Civil Service will be expected to join on the minimum of the pay range. If you are already a civil servant and are successful in an external recruitment competition for a role with us, your starting pay will be the better of: • promotion terms or transfer terms, as appropriate; or • pay on appointment arrangements (minimum of pay range) The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) MoJ is the largest government department, employing over 90,000 people with a budget of approximately £10 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 What We Do The Court Recovery, Criminal and Family Justice Directorate sits at the heart of MoJ’s policy agenda, working to reform complex systems that deal with some of the most vulnerable members of our society. The teams in the Directorate work to ensure that the criminal and family justice systems are straightforward, efficient, work for everyone, and are focused on solving people’s problems in a way that reserves court for the more complex issues. Within the Directorate is the Criminal Court Policy and Criminal Justice Strategy Unit. The teams help create a modern courts and justice system by leading policy development on criminal court reform. We work across the Criminal Justice System tackling strategic risks and enabling ministers to provide firm leadership through the Criminal Justice Board and other cross-system governance structures. Policy Adviser in the Criminal Justice System Governance team Role Description We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the Criminal Justice System (CJS) Secretariat as an HEO Policy Adviser. It is a high-profile and fast-paced team, and you will have regular exposure to Ministers and senior officials. The role is challenging but rewarding, and sits right at the heart of the Criminal Justice System, supporting Ministers in ensuring the system is modern, effective and efficient. You will be joining a small team that is friendly, supportive and fun, and has adopted flexible working practices to ensure personal wellbeing and a genuine life/work balance. The team runs the Criminal Justice Board (CJB), chaired by the Lord Chancellor, and other groups which form the governance framework which has national oversight of the CJS. On behalf of the Secretary of State, Ministers, and the Permanent Secretary, the team sets the governance agenda, delivers its objectives and oversees the implementation of its activity, driving change across the CJS. The team champions cross-system and collaborative ways of working and identifying opportunities to improve the CJS in the long term. The team is also responsible for the relationship between the national CJB and Local Criminal Justice Boards. There are ample opportunities to visit national, regional and local colleagues to gain a full understanding of how national policy is delivered on the ground.