General Information
Descriptions & requirements
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, whose responsibilities extend to 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 Arm’s 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
The Judicial College requires Digital Learning Developer to join its Digital Learning Service, which includes digital learning design and digital skills training, used across training programmes for the courts and tribunals judiciary, magistrates and/or coroners.
The role will have a primary focus videography in digital learning design, but will be required to be flexible and to work across both digital learning functions, as and when necessary, in response to business needs.
This is a judiciary-facing roles, and the post-holders will be required to work collaboratively with judicial office holders, as well as colleagues from across the Judicial College and Judicial Office. The post-holder must accordingly be prepared to be flexible (to meet the evolving training demands of the judiciary in England and Wales and reserved jurisdictions in Scotland and Northern Ireland for whom the College has responsibility for training) and to be confident in the application of relevant guidance and policies (to maintain the integrity of the Judicial College’s training activities).
The role will support the Judicial College in developing and delivering innovative and high-quality digital training interventions to consistently meet the diverse needs of the contemporary judiciary.
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 Digital Learning Developer will create engaging and high-quality video content and digital learning resources for use across all the College’s training programmes for courts and tribunals judiciary, magistrates and/or coroners.
This role will involve end-to-end video production (concept, scripting, filming, lighting, sound, editing and post-production), as well as supporting the wider development of engaging digital learning materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, and deliver end-to-end video content for judicial training.
- Undertake filming assignments and produce high-quality films for lectures, seminars, case studies and for incorporation into e-learning resources.
- Edit video content using professional software (Final Cut Pro X).
- Develop and maintain effective and engaging digital learning resources using appropriate software and platforms.
- Build and nurture engagement with the Judiciary.
- Collaborate effectively with stakeholders (including members of the judiciary, civil service colleagues and subject matter experts), as well as actors and other professionals involved in the development of the College’s training resources.
- Ensure all content meets the College’s accessibility standards in accordance with contemporary good / best practice.
- Manage multiple projects while delivering to demanding, tight and/or fixed deadlines.
- Travel as required for filming and training delivery.
- Co-facilitate digital skills training sessions, both in person and online, as required to meet business demand and to support the wider Digital Learning Service team.
Essential
- End-to-end video production skills, to include devising, planning, storyboarding, filming, lighting, sound recording/mixing, editing (Final Cut Pro X) and post-production.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure to deliver high-quality video content to demanding, tight and/or fixed deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively and proactively with others across teams to ensure that stakeholders engage effectively with training development and delivery.
- Confident engagement with senior stakeholders and effective influencing skills to maintain the quality and integrity of College film resources and training.
- Experience in communicating effectively with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders at all seniority levels, ideally including judicial office holders.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritise accordingly, adapting effectively to quickly evolving situations.
- A flexible approach to work, with the ability to tailor innovative approaches to maximise learning and a willingness to learn how to work with new digital tools.
- Practical understanding of accessibility in film production and digital learning content creation.
- Experience of working with judicial office holders and knowledge of the judiciary, or justice system.
Desirable
- Practical experience creating engaging online and digital learning resources.
- Directing skills.
- Project management skills.
- Understanding of training methodology including the theory and practice of adult learning.
- Understanding of interview styles, or a willingness to learn them.
Experience in the facilitation of online and/or in-person training or presentations
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 role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) – See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity).
For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location’s respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).
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
Annual 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 www.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 Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk);
- 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 watch our animated videos.
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 TBS 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.
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 is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
Civil Service Nationality Rules
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) 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
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
Reserve list
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
MoJ:
If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
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HMPPS
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Please quote the job reference
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