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This vacancy is only available to existing Civil Servant employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). Please review the "Eligibility" section before you apply.

General Information

Salary
The national salary range is £42,914 - £46,182 London salary range is £49,325- £53,081 Your salary will be dependent on your base location
Working Pattern
Full Time, Flexible Working
Vacancy Approach
Cross Government
Location
National
Region
National
Closing Date
12-Feb-2026
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
SEO
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
14042

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

HM Courts and Tribunals Service

Directorate:  Digital Technology Services (DTS)

Pay Band:     SEO

Job Title:    Training and Compliance Lead  

Location:   London / National

Successful applicants will be expected to be office based 3 days per  week in any HMCTS Office (subject to business availability).

Term:          Permanent 

Interview:   Video conference via Teams 

Important salary details:

New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum.

Existing Civil Servants applying on promotion, will usually be appointed on the salary minimum of the new pay band, or receive an increase of 10 percent on the current base salary, whichever is higher (This is restricted to the pay maximum of the new band). 

Introduction:

These are exciting times at HM Court and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). As an agency of the MoJ, we support the judiciary across England and Wales to deliver justice by running courts and tribunals and processing outcomes, and we are looking for talented people to help us achieve our ambitions. It will be challenging, important and rewarding.

HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS) is a specialist technology directorate which provides support to HMCTS in the use of IT and Digital.

DTS is committed to being a great place to work and part of our offer is brilliant training opportunities and support from expert colleagues. As well as that you’ll find flexible working, an inclusive culture and a place where your opinion is valued.

Please follow the link below for further information about HMCTS. www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-courts-and-tribunals-service

Job Description:

  • The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the HMCTS framework for information security is adhered to by all staff, providing an appropriate, accurate, and effective level of assurance at headquarters level. This will benefit HMCTS at an organisational level by strengthening overall security posture, reducing risks, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • They will develop and deliver a data security training program tailored to various levels of staff within HMCTS. The objective of the data security training programs is to educate all staff on how to protect sensitive information and comply with data protection regulations. The program will aim to:
  • Ensure that all staff understand the importance of data security and the potential risks associated with data breaches.
  • Teach staff how to handle data securely, including safe storage, transmission, and disposal of information.
  • Minimize the likelihood of accidental data breaches by educating staff on common threats and how to avoid them.
  • Ensure HMCTS meets legal and regulatory requirements related to data protection.
  • Foster a culture of security within HMCTS, where staff are vigilant and proactive about protecting data.

Achieving these objectives will safeguard HMCTS’s information assets and maintain trust with stakeholders.

  • Responsible for developing and implementing a training program for all HMCTS staff to raise information security awareness and build capability and increase the amount of pro-activity by enhancing understanding and ownership across HMCTS, through the delivery of targeted and dedicated training and the application of continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and implement comprehensive data security training programs tailored to various levels of staff within HMCTS ensuring alignment with HMCTS goals and policies.
  • Create and implement comprehensive annual data security training programs tailored to Information Asset Owners within HMCTS ensuring alignment with HMCTS goals and policies.
  • Facilitate training sessions for new and existing staff, covering essential data security skills, procedures, and best practices relevant to their roles.
  • Assess the effectiveness of training programs through feedback, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure they meet the desired outcomes.
  • Keep abreast of the latest policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure training content remains current and relevant.
  • Work with other professional third party users such as DWP, CPS etc to identify training needs and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
  • Keep up to date with the latest data security trends, threats, and best practices to continuously improve training content.
  • Create and maintain a repository of training materials, resources, and documentation to support the training and development of staff.
  • Develop and update current training materials, including presentations, manuals, and online resources.
  • Offer guidance and support to employees on data security policies and procedures.
  • Regularly review and analyze training needs within the department to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
  • Provide regular reports on training outcomes, including improvements in staff performance and proficiency.
  • Track and report on training participation and compliance rates.
  • Encourage a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the department, promoting the importance of data security training.
  • Ensure alignment with the MOJ Data Protection Team to maintain robust data protection practices and compliance with all relevant regulations.

Essential Criteria:

  • Understanding of, and practical experience of applying the Data Protection Act 2108/UKGDPR, the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and other related legislation, standards and codes of practice
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Desirable Criteria

  • Proven experience in data security roles, with a focus on data protection and security awareness training.
  • Ability to explain complex security concepts in a clear and engaging manner to diverse audiences.
  • Experience in designing, developing, and delivering training programs, both in-person and online.

Application process:

The following areas of Success Profile Framework will be used to assess and score your application during the sift, and interview.

  • Experience – As demonstrated in your application form.
  • Strengths – The interview will involve a discussion around 2 strengths.
  • Behaviours – You will be required to provide evidence of the following key behaviours at SEO Level.
  • Developing self and others
  • Changing and Improving
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Managing a quality service

Reserve List:

HMCTS run a Reserve List, where candidates who are unsuccessful at interview by only a few points, can be offered other roles, at the same band, for up to 12 months. You will be able to view your status via the application screen. If you have been added to the Reserve List, your status will show either Merit or Reserve list.


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: 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.

Eligibility

Staff on fixed term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition.

Vacancies advertised “cross-government” are only open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules.

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.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

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.

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.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos.

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.

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:

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.

Contact Information

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

Please quote the job reference 14042

HMPPS

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Please quote the job reference 14042

Application form stage assessments

Behaviours
A sift based on the lead behaviour, Developing Self and Others, 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.
Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit
250
Developing Self and Others
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates
Interviews expected w/c 09/03/26 but this could be subject to change
Behaviours
Developing Self and Others
Changing and Improving
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service
Strengths
Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed please click here.
Level of security checks required
DBS Basic

Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.  Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.