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General Information

Salary
£36,590
Working Pattern
Full Time
Vacancy Approach
External
Location
Croydon
Region
London
Closing Date
09-Mar-2026
Business Unit
AGY - NOMS Agency
Post Type
Permanent
Civil Service Grade
EO
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
12 Months
Job ID
15097

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Overview of the job

The Foreign National Offender Policy and Cross Border Transfer team is placed within Interventions and Operational Services of the Central Operational Services Directorate. The post is based in HQ and located in 1 Ruskin Square, Dingwall Road, Croydon, CR0 2WF.

The job holder will be a member of a small team responsible for case working international prisoner transfers, and intra-UK prisoner transfer requests, including transfer requests for cross border court proceedings.

The job holder reports to the Casework Manager.

Summary

The removal of foreign national offenders from the United Kingdom at the earliest opportunity is a key cross-Government priority. HMPPS has a crucial role to play in delivering this policy objective and is held accountable for its delivery by Ministers, Parliament and the media.

The job holder is responsible for case working applications for prisoner transfer into and out of England and Wales or to international jurisdictions. Applications for transfer may be made by prisoners or by official bodies such as the police and the Crown Prosecution Service. The job holder is responsible for obtaining and collating required documentation; considering each application on its individual merits, and for submitting reasoned recommendations for action to the Casework Manager. The job holder is responsible for putting in place arrangements for the physical transfer of a prisoner and resolving any difficulties that may arise.

The job holder is responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with officials in other jurisdictions, including officials in foreign governments.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

To consider applications from prisoners who wish to be repatriated to and from England and Wales and another international jurisdiction and to make reasoned recommendations for action to the Casework Manager in accordance with the relevant criteria for transfer, and the application of the European Convention on Human Rights. All actions to be taken within time scales set by the Head of Casework.

To consider applications from prisoners who wish to be transferred to and from England and Wales and another UK jurisdiction or the Islands. All applications to be considered against published criteria for transfer announced in Parliament. The job holder will make reasoned recommendations to the Casework Manager on appropriate action. All actions to be taken within time scales set by the Head of Casework

To support the Head of Casework in the consideration of applications for the transfer of a prisoner from British Overseas Territories to England and Wales under the Colonial Prisoners Removal Act 1883.

To support the Head of Casework in the consideration of applications for transfer from International Criminal Courts and Tribunals, liaising with relevant Government Departments, prisons and the International courts in relation to the logistical transfer of prisoners.

To consider, determine, and take appropriate action in relation to transfer of prisoners to and from England and Wales and other UK jurisdictions or the Islands for the purpose of court productions, police productions, funeral escorts or other exceptional compassionate transfers.

To put in place all appropriate arrangements necessary to repatriate or transfer a prisoners once authority has been given by the Casework Manager; liaising where necessary with the other relevant authorities, prisons, courts, police, Home Office Immigration Enforcement and escort services. All actions to be taken within agreed timescales.

To prepare all appropriate warrants necessary to authorise transfer, obtain signature of warrants, and to distribute the warrant to those parties that require them.

Notify all relevant authorities once transfer or repatriation has taken place, including the police, and ensure that all records are updated accordingly.

To liaise with relevant prisons, HMPPS departments, the Home Office, and NCA to ensure the transfer of prisoners who are subject to transfer under Mutual Legal Assistance legislation or extradition matters. Ensuring that prison governors are aware of the transfer and of their legal obligations.

To ensure that the Cross Border Transfer database is kept up to date and that all appropriate data is inputted. Maintain casework files to the satisfaction of the Head of Section, ensuring that all documentation is identified and indexed. All files and data to be maintained and handled in accordance with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

To prepare appropriate replies to correspondence from prisoners, their family members, their legal advisers, other UK Government Departments and foreign Governments, ensuring that the reply is issued within departmental guidelines for responding to correspondence.

To prepare quarterly invoices for the recovery of costs in relation to prisoners held on behalf of Crown Dependencies and British Overseas Territories.

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. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.

An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Behaviours

  • Leadership
  • Working Together
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Delivering at Pace

Experience

  • Work in an organised manner using own knowledge and expertise to deliver on time and to standard.

Ability

  • Take responsibility for the quality of own work and keep manager informed of the how the work is progressing.
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). 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.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS 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 HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.

If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.

The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.

Benefits

Annual Leave

-The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case.

Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays

-You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays.

Pension

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

Work Life Balance

HM Prison & Probation Service  (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ

Season Ticket Advance

-After two months’ service, you’ll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work

Childcare Vouchers

For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers

Training

HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes

-There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts

-All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles

Eligibility

-All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post

-All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS

-All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist

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.

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.

Contact Information
Candidates can contact Zoe Endacott  via email: Zoe.Endacott@justice.gov.uk for further information / discussion of role in advance of applying. 

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: 15097

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: 15097

Application form stage assessments

Behaviours
A sift based on the lead behaviour, Managing a Quality Service, 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
Delivering at Pace
Developing Self and Others
Leadership
Managing a Quality Service
Working Together

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates
Face to face Interviews to be held at 1 Ruskin Square, Dingwall Road, Croydon CR0 2WF. Dates TBC.
Behaviours
Delivering at Pace
Developing Self and Others
Leadership
Managing a Quality Service
Working Together
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 Standard

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.