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. About the Organisation – Judicial College The Judicial College is part of the Judicial Office ─ a unique part of the Civil Service, independent from government and dedicated to supporting the judiciary and promoting and safeguarding judicial independence to maintain confidence in the rule of law. The College supports the Lady Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals to fulfil their statutory responsibilities for training the judiciary in an evolving justice system. We support the judicial leadership of the College to set strategic direction and advise on the design and delivery of the training programme. We deliver around 2,000 courses to around 23,000 office holders every year. We aim to be a world leader in judicial education. For more information see www.judiciary.uk and https://www.linkedin.com/company/judicial-office/ JOB PROFILE Job Title / Group / Directorate Business and Finance Support Officer, Judicial College, Judicial Office Reports To Chief of Staff Location & Terms of appointment This is a permanent post based in Leeds, London or Loughborough. Salary and Grade This post is Band EO. New entrants to the Civil Service will be expected to join on the minimum of the pay range. Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Department’s pay on transfer / pay on promotion rules. Background The Chief of Staff Team support the Executive Director and the senior leadership of the College to deliver their corporate roles and responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to assist in several of these areas including finance, business continuity and reward and recognition, as well as other priority projects that arise. The team is part of the Strategy, Governance & Change team in the Judicial College. This is a key central team that supports the Senior Leadership of the College including the Executive Director, the three Directors of Training (senior judges from the Courts and Tribunals who provide day-to-day judicial leadership of the programme) and the governing structure of the College. The team leads the College’s policy engagement and helps drive forward our strategic objectives. Role Purpose This is an exciting chance to work in the central and fast-paced Chief of Staff team in the Judicial College. The team supports the Executive Director in the delivery of her corporate responsibilities. Your role will be integral to the efficient running of the College and you will have a unique opportunity to interact with senior leaders, judges and other key stakeholders. The role would suit someone who is looking for a varied role and the potential to use and develop strong organisational and communication skills and a keen eye for detail.