88076 - Judicial Appointments Commission - Selection Exercise Manager

88076 - Judicial Appointments Commission - Selection Exercise Manager

Number of jobs available 2

Detail of reserve list 12 Months

Region London

City/Town London

Building/Site CLIVE HOUSE LONDON, SW1H 9EX

Grade HEO

HEO

Post Type Permanent

Working Pattern Full Time, Flexible Working

Role Type Operational Delivery, Other, Project Delivery

Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? Yes

JAC Job Description – Selection Exercise Manager - HEO

Are you skilled in juggling multiple priorities and the needs of a variety of stakeholders? Excited by the opportunity to manage and deliver your own projects from beginning to end? Passionate about playing your part in helping to recruit the judges of tomorrow? If the answer is yes, you could be exactly who we’re looking for to join our dynamic operational team.

The Role

We’re looking for two Selection Exercise Managers to help us deliver high quality recruitment campaigns at pace. As an independent public body, the Judicial Appointments Commission is responsible for designing, planning, and running recruitment campaigns to select judges in the courts and tribunals, up to and including the High Court, as well as non-legal tribunal members. You can read more about our work on our website: http://judicialappointments.gov.uk
With a new recruitment campaign launched every couple of weeks, and statutory responsibilities to make sure we select candidates on merit and through fair and open competition, it’s essential that our processes are robust, inclusive, and attractive to candidates from the widest possible backgrounds. 
Our Selection Exercise Managers are at the very heart of this activity. They scope and plan our selection exercise timetables, work with judges and panel members to develop recruitment materials that are fair and robust, and deliver a busy programme of shortlisting and interview activity designed to ensure we find the best candidates for judicial and tribunal posts. 
It’s an exciting, fast-paced, and operational role, which requires excellent multi-tasking, strong project management, clear communication, and the ability to work at pace while maintaining excellent attention to detail. We’re particularly interested in applicants who have worked in operational delivery roles, or environments with relevant transferrable experience. 

Main responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Selection Exercise Manager, the Selection Exercise Manager will be responsible for:

• Planning, running, and managing selection exercises to attract and select suitable candidates for judicial office.

• Accurately collecting and reporting on statistical information throughout the selection exercise process.

• Liaising with our stakeholders, including acting as the first points of contact for selection panel members, civil servants, and judges.

• Producing reports on progress and making recommendations at key stages of the exercise to the Commission Board.

• Overseeing the arranging of candidate interviews, briefing the selection panel members, observing panels etc.

• Managing and delegating tasks to Selection Exercise Officers, where necessary. 

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

• Strong project management skills
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively, deliver on time and provide high quality customer service. 
• A good understanding of how to manage and run competing tasks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail in drafting, planning and delivery.
• The ability to quickly learn to use unfamiliar software to a good standard, with appropriate training.
• Experience of working in an operational delivery role (or relevant transferrable experience)

What we can offer you

We offer a range of benefits including an attractive annual leave allowance, flexible and hybrid working opportunities, and choice of pension schemes. We actively encourage all staff to undertake learning and development as part of their personal objectives. 

While the JAC is an independent executive non-departmental public body, we are considered an arms-length body of the Ministry of Justice and share many of the same policies, processes and terms and conditions as Civil Servants employed directly by the MoJ. This includes being part of the MoJ pay remit, enabling transferees from other government departments to retain their continuity of service and Civil Service Pension arrangements. 

Recruitment process details 

Behaviours 

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the recruitment process: 

• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service

In addition to these behaviours, your experience will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Application process

You need to provide: 

• Your CV 
• A statement of suitability explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the essential criteria (maximum 250 words).
• Written evidence of the following two behaviours: Delivering at Pace and Working Together (250 words per behaviour)

You can read more about the Civil Service behaviours here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles

Sift 

Applications will be sifted based on the CV, statement of suitability and evidence of the two behaviours: Delivering at Pace and Working Together.
If many applications are received, candidates may be sifted on their CV, statement of suitability and lead behaviour Delivering at Pace.

Interview 

Interviews are expected to take place in July 2024. Interviews will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. More details on the arrangements will be provided to candidates invited to interview. 

At interview we will assess you against four behaviours (Delivering at Pace, Working Together, Communicating and Influencing, and Managing a Quality Service). We will also ask you about your experience. 

Applicants invited for interview may be required to undertake a brief work exercise which replicates a situation that you may encounter in the role. The panel may ask you some follow up questions on this exercise. Full details of the requirements of the exercise will be provided if you are invited to interview.

Reserve List

As well as appointing to the vacancy listed above, we may place other candidates on a 12-month reserve list for future vacancies.

JAC staff are currently working in a hybrid way with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office in line with Government Policy. Applicants for this role should note that they may be required to attend the office or a JAC interview venue for up to five days a week during periods of selection activity or other required business need.

Working Patterns

We would consider a part time, compressed hours or job share application that ensures business needs are met.

Further Information

If after reading this job description you require any further information about the role, please contact Meena Islam, JAC Head of Operational Delivery, at mailto:[email protected]

If you have any questions about the recruitment campaign, or any terms and conditions relating to the role, please contact the JAC HR Division: 
[email protected]

The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.

Additional Information

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.

Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer.

All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet.

Flexible working hours

The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

A nnual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.

There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Pension

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.

Support

• A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
• For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices . You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ .
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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 . Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

• To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected] );
• To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ([email protected] );
• To the Civil Service Commission (details available here )

As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please see our Disability Confident Scheme Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.

Diversity & 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 and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Interviews are expected to take place in July 2024. Interviews will be conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams. More details on the arrangements will be provided to candidates invited to interview.

If you have any questions about the recruitment campaign, or any terms and conditions relating to the role, please contact the JAC HR Division:

To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why. 

For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:

• You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
• You were studying abroad
• You were living overseas with parents

In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.

Success Profiles

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance .

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.

Application form stage assessments

Behaviours

Delivering at Pace - 250 word limit

Working Together - 250 word limit

Experience

CV

Statement of Suitability - 250 word limit

A sift based on the lead behaviour, Delivering at Pace, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, where all behaviours will then be considered.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

You must ensure that any evidence submitted as part of your application, including your CV, statement of suitability and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Please note that plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.

Behaviours

Delivering at Pace

Working Together

Communicating and Influencing

Managing a Quality Service

Experience

General experience

Additional Assessment(s)

JAC HEO Selection Exercise Manager work-based task

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

· 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) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· 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