Deputy Director, Data Engineering, Data
Science and AI
Ministry of Justice
SCS Pay Band 1
Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday 1st June 2025
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Contents
Person
Introduction
The Role
Benefits
Specification
Recruitment
Diversity &
FAQs
Contact Us
Process
Inclusion
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Welcome to the Ministry of Justice
It has never been a
The justice system is an essential public
insights to improve our policy and
service, relied upon by millions of victims,
operations.
more important time to
families, and businesses across our
This is a unique opportunity to apply data
join the team
country. At the Ministry of Justice (MoJ),
engineering, data science, AI and
our 85,000-strong team is working to
leadership to meet societal challenges,
protect and advance the principles of
improving the operation of the MoJ and the
justice and deliver a world-class justice
justice system, and making a real
system that works for everyone in society.
contribution to improving outcomes for the
The MoJ combines a wide range and scale
public.
of operational, policy and major programme
We are supportive and collaborative in how
delivery challenges, and there has never
we work with each other across the
been a more important time to join the
Department and all our agencies, and all
team. We are working to protect the public,
our staff are continually building expertise
reduce reoffending, and provide swift
which will be critical to all areas of MoJ’s
access to justice. We are driven to create
work. We particularly encourage applicants
brilliant public services through the
from diverse backgrounds.
happiest team in Government.
We look forward to hearing from you.
As part of the Service Transformation
Group, you will work under the Chief Data
Hugh Stickland
Officer who leads the development of our
data and approaches to getting new
Interim Chief Data Officer
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About the Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is a
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) works to
access to treatment for substance-
protect and advance the principles of
misuse.
major government department at
justice. Our vision is to deliver a world-class
● Deliver swift access to justice. We will
the heart of the justice system.
justice system that works for everyone in
increase the throughput of volumes of
We deliver some of the most
society.
cases by maximising capacity and make
fundamental public services
The justice system plays a crucial role in
the courts and tribunals system stronger
our success as a nation - keeping people
and smarter and work to support
including courts, tribunals,
safe, emphasising fairness, guaranteeing
victims, tackling sexual and domestic
prisons, legal services, youth
individual rights and giving businesses
violence and making sure the vulnerable
confidence to flourish.
are supported in the justice system.
justice, probation services, and
attendance centres.
The delivery of our three strategic
For more information on who we are and
outcomes are central to doing this:
what we do, please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisatio
● Protect the public from serious
ns/ministry-of-justice.
offenders and improve the safety and
security of our prisons. We will deliver
better sentencing, more prison places,
safer prisons and strong action on
extremism.
● Reduce reoffending. We will play a vital
role in reducing crime through breaking
the cycle of reoffending by focusing on
proven interventions: a home, a job and
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Data Directorate in the MoJ
The MoJ is a great place to be a data
achieve faster and more effective models of
Data Engineering, Data Science and AI sit
professional. In justice, we grapple with
delivery.
under the Chief Data Officer within the
some of the biggest and most
Service Transformation Group.
This will support staff across the
interesting policy and operational
department and the broader justice system
You will lead a team of around 150
challenges in government.
to improve outcomes for the systems’
incredibly talented data professionals from
We are looking for applicants from diverse
users, society and the economy; underpin
a range of backgrounds. You will be
backgrounds who are passionate about the
commercial and financial procurements
responsible for engaging, nurturing and
potential of data science, data engineering
worth billions of pounds; and help us to
developing their capabilities as well as
and AI and have a proven ability to
recruit and retain people in the department
attracting talent into the department. You
transform data into valuable decision-
and across the justice system.
will need to be an exceptional leader as
enabling resources for colleagues.
well as someone who understands the
Our objective is to support decision-making
worlds of data, digital, and analysis.
At the MoJ, that ranges from operational
across all parts of the system by providing
frontline right through to the Criminal
all parties with more and better data, while
You will need to be an exceptional leader
Justice System dashboards used by
recognising and supporting the proper
as well as someone who understands the
Ministers and top management across the
independence of decision-makers. This
worlds of data, digital, and analysis.
system.
means that the ability to work in partnership
and to develop collaborative working
Working across functions, you will help to
relationships is an essential part of this
shape the way we use our data and create
role.
a data-driven culture, developing the
capability to provide better services to
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About the role
Job Title
Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in
This is an exciting time to be taking on the
line with the Civil Service pay rules in place
Data Engineering, Data Science and AI
Deputy Director, Data Engineering, Data
on the date of their appointment.
portfolio. We have a track record of
Science and AI
delivering high quality innovative work that
Contract Type
Location
has a real impact: including providing digital
This role is being offered on a fixed
services to front line staff; using wide
National
term/loan/secondment basis for a period of
ranging data science and AI techniques,
The MoJ is working to open more Justice
9 to 12 months. This is to cover parental
e.g. the award-winning safety diagnostic
Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite
leave.
tool, which helps our staff tackle violence in
Offices over time. Click here to learn more
prisons; to using data dashboards to
The Role
about where our currently open Justice
support people across the country to use
Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite
As the Head of the Data Engineering, Data
data to improve how we tackle sexual
Offices are, to identify where you may be
Science and AI Hub and the Chief Data
violence; to SPLINK, our open-source data
based. Please note the requirements for
Scientist for the Ministry of Justice, you will
linking used across the world from
travel and level of flexibility available as set
be leading an established team of around
complex and massive data linkage
out in the FAQs section.
150 staff who are dedicated to using our
challenges.
rich operational data and innovative data
Salary
As the leader of this group, you will be
science techniques to improve the justice
responsible for shaping the next stage of
The salary for this role is set within the MoJ
system.
development of this talent and ambitious
SCS PB1 range
This is a unique opportunity to make a
team.
External candidates should expect their
tangible impact on society, using cutting-
You will be responsible for overseeing data
salary upon appointment to be £76,000 -
edge technology to drive positive change in
pipelines from our operational systems to
£90,000 per annum.
one of the most important areas of public
our Analytical Platform, making that
life.
accessible for the wider analytical
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community and for driving the development
and data science teams to deliver
best use of new data that is coming
of new and innovative techniques to extract
innovative solutions, and if you are
online through the Analytical
insights from the vast amounts of data that
committed to using your skills to improve
Platform.
the Ministry collects.
the justice system, then we would love to
• Alongside the Service
hear from you.
You will also be responsible for ensuring
Transformation Group leadership
that these insights are communicated
Key Responsibilities
team take collective ownership of
effectively to decision-makers at all levels,
leading the data, digital and
•
from ministers to front-line staff. Often
Lead the unit in providing excellent
technology community and playing
working alongside Justice Digital to
analytical support to Directors
an active part in the senior team to
integrate these insights directly into the
across the department to ensure that
develop a strong, diverse and
next generation of frontline digital services.
operational, policy and other
inclusive community.
programmes are data and data
As the Chief Data Scientist, you will be
science-driven, and that the insight
• Providing leadership, professional
expected to be an expert in your field. You
is developed and communicated
oversight and line management to
will have a deep understanding of the latest
effectively.
the team, strengthening the capacity
data science techniques and tools, and you
and skills of the unit’s and
•
will be able to apply them to real-world
Work closely with Justice Digital
directorate’s staff and driving
problems in the justice system. You will
leadership to define the future target
innovation which has a positive
also be able to communicate complex
operating model for how we manage
impact for MoJ.
technical concepts to non-technical
data and ensure its flow across the
stakeholders, and you will be comfortable
Organisation, from front line systems
presenting your work to senior decision-
through to insightful, impactful and
makers.
coherent data-driven products
•
We are looking for a high-quality candidate
Lead the unit in working
from the public or private sector who is
collaboratively with colleagues
passionate about using data and data
across Analysis, Digital, Policy,
science to make a difference. If you have a
Operations and Transformation to
track record of leading data engineering
ensure that they are able to make
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Person Specification
It is important through the recruitment
stakeholder environments with
expertise in a range of cutting-edge
process that you give evidence and
evidence of senior stakeholder
techniques and applications.
examples of proven experience of each of
engagement.
the selection criteria detailed. You will be
Qualifications
● Experience of supporting, motivating,
informed which criteria are being assessed
and developing a diverse team of data
● Applicants must hold a degree level
at which stage later in this pack.
professionals to deliver a brilliant
qualification (or higher) in data science
service, with a strong track record of
or a related field, or must hold an
building capability and developing
equivalent professional competency
people.
● Significant experience leading and
MoJ SCS Pay Band 1 Behaviours:
delivering substantial data science &
You will also be assessed against the following
engineering programmes and products Behaviours during the Recruitment Process:
with evidence of impact and value for
policy and/or operational context.
● Leadership
● Excellent communication skills and
● Changing & Improving
experience working with senior
● Delivering at Pace
stakeholders to maximise impact and
The successful candidate will be able to
identify the value and limitations of
● Managing a Quality Service
demonstrate:
data science solutions.
Read more in the Civil Service Success
Essential Experience:
● Broad knowledge and experience of
Profiles Section.
● Experience of leading and
data science either within government
championing data science, data
or across other sectors and technical
engineering and AI within complex
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Civil Service Success Profiles
The Selection Criteria uses the Civil Service
create an inclusive and fair culture which
responsibility. You promote this amongst staff
Success Profile Framework. Success
creates a sense of belonging by treating staff
and ensure teams take responsibility for
Profiles will enable a fairer and more
as individuals and actively valuing diversity
delivering against objectives. You prioritise
inclusive method of recruitment by enabling
within the organisation. You empower teams
competing or conflicting demands, and are
us to assess the range of experiences,
and individuals to excel by creating a shared
able to decisively adjust activity based on
abilities, strengths, behaviours and
vision and objectives and demonstrate trust in
changing requirements. You manage resource
technical/professional skills required for
staff by giving autonomy.
effectively to enable those in your area of
different roles. This flexible approach to
responsibility to deliver. You delegate
Changing and Improving
recruitment focuses more on finding the right
effectively, managing any risks associated with
candidate for the specific role. More
You create an environment of continuous
doing so.
information about Success Profiles to
improvement and change. You see the benefit Managing a Quality Service
support your application can be found here:
of change and promote this within your area of
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/
responsibility. You identify business needs,
You understand the requirements of service
success-profiles.
both current and future, and use this to identify users and are focussed on providing a service
opportunities for change, utilising innovative
that offers the best outcomes for the public.
Where Behaviours are assessed these will
draw on the MoJ’s SCS Pay Band 1
solutions that benefit the end user. You are
You foster an environment where opportunities
able to embed change, managing risks. You
to improve service delivery are identified and
Behaviours which are set out below:
evaluate the impact of change against the
adjust processes accordingly. You create plans
Leadership
expected outcomes for service users and the
and consider the resources needed to support
public.
implementation. You identify risks and barriers
You visibly demonstrate the organisation’s
to service delivery and ensure they are
values in all your activity, leading authentically. Delivering at Pace
removed.
You seek to engage staff in the aims of the
You translate organisational strategy into clear
organisation and communicate the
organisation’s strategy in an inspiring way. You objectives for activity within your area of
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The Recruitment Process
Recruitment Process
Stages of the process
information about requesting reasonable
adjustments.
The selection process will be chaired by Hugh SCS Stage 1: Application: CV and
Stickland, Interim Chief Data Officer at the
Statement of Suitability
You will also need to complete a CV and
Ministry of Justice. The other panel members
Statement of Suitability. Please note you must
To apply for this post, you will need to
will be confirmed to shortlisted candidates prior
complete your CV and Statement of Suitability
complete the online application process
to interview. The panel will satisfy the Civil
before the closing date. It is important that your
accessed via the advertisement listed for this
Service panel requirements on diversity.
CV and Statement of Suitability give evidence
role.
and examples of how you meet the essential
Support during the selection process
This should be completed no later than 23:55
experience required for the role:
If you feel you would benefit from any support
on Sunday 1st June 2025. As part of the
● Your CV should set out your career history,
or adjustments during any stage of the
application process, you will initially be asked
including key responsibilities, activities and
selection process, please contact the SCS
to complete:
achievements.
Recruitment Team to discuss your needs, in
1. Responses to the eligibility questions.
confidence:
● Your Statement of Suitability is a series of
These questions are asked to check you
short written statements demonstrating how
● Email: scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk
are eligible to apply for the role.
you meet the essential experience outlined
The Disability Support section explains how
2. A response to whether you would like to
in the essential criteria section above.
adjustments can be made to the selection
request reasonable adjustments. If you
Please find more information about the Civil
process to accommodate a disability.
feel you require any kind of support and/or
Service Success Profiles here.
would like to discuss this with someone in
confidence, please indicate ‘yes’ to
requesting reasonable adjustments. The
Disability Support section shares more
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What is being assessed?
After the Panel Interview [and Presentation]
• Essential experience (as listed on page 8) Following the interview, the performance of all
candidates will be reviewed, and the
Please ensure your Statements do not exceed
successful candidate identified. All candidates
the word count listed as additional text will not
will be notified of the outcome as soon as
be assessed.
possible after the conclusion of all interviews. If
Panel Interview [and Presentation]
you are not the successful candidate but you
meet the standard required, you may be invited
You will be invited to attend an interview [and
to have your details retained on a merit list to
presentation] with the selection panel. [You will be considered for future SCS roles.
be asked to prepare a verbal 5-minute
presentation based on a topic that will be
provided in advance.] The interview [and
presentation] will last for approximately 45
minutes.
What is being assessed?
Behaviours:
• Leadership
• Changing & Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service
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Statement Guidance
The Statement is a series of short written
describe the outcome that came from this.
statements of how you meet the essential
The STAR approach can be a useful
experience outlined in the assessment criteria
method of helping to frame your examples,
Providing a name-blind CV and Success
section and allow you to provide further detail
particularly for the Experience Statement:
Profile Statements
on your experience and skills demonstrated in
In both your CV and Statement of Suitability
please remove references to any personal
your CV. Prior to writing your Statement
• Situation - briefly describe the specific
information that could identify you. For example:
ensure you read through the role information
event or situation. This should be a short
● name and title
thoroughly and identify the essential criteria for
description to set the context.
● educational institution names
each area. You should ensure you provide
• Task - briefly explain what you had to
evidence for each of the essential experience
● age and gender
do. What were you trying to achieve
which are required for the role. You may not be
● email address
from the event or situation? What were
progressed to the next stage of the
● postal address and telephone number
the success criteria?
assessment process if you do not provide this
● nationality and immigration status.
evidence.
• Action(s) - here is where you can really
explain how you have acquired the
This will help us to recruit based on your
When structuring your Statement try to:
knowledge and skills, and not on your
relevant experience. What did you do?
background, gender or ethnicity. Recruiting this
● Evidence your experience by using
How did you do it? Why did you do it
way is called name-blind recruitment.
subheadings and paragraphs. This will help
that way? What skills did you use?
to ensure you are writing about the
• Results - summarise the results of your
experience that is directly relevant for the
actions. What was the outcome? What
role you are applying for.
did you learn?
● You should ensure that you detail recent
and relevant examples of the essential
experience required for the role and
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We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative
Expected Timeline
dates for assessments or interviews. You are therefore asked to note the below timetable,
exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process, in order to meet the dates
given. Please note that these dates may be subject to change.
The anticipated timetable is as follows:
Advert Closing Date
23:55 on Sunday 1st June 2025
You will be invited to complete a CV and Statement of Suitability
Assessment. You will have until 23:55 on Sunday 1st June 2025 to
SCS Stage 1: CV and Statement of Suitability
submit your CV and Statement of Suitability.
Outcome of CV and Statement of Suitability
Week commencing 2nd June 2025
Panel Interview and Presentation
Week commencing 9th June 2025
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Benefits of working for the Ministry of Justice
Whatever your role, we take your career and
diverse and inclusive workforce is reflected in
development seriously, and want to enable you all of our people policies and strategies, and
to build a really successful career with the
we offer our employees access to:
Ministry of Justice and wider Civil Service. It is
● Diverse talent programs;
crucial that our employees have the right skills
to develop their careers and meet the
● Mentoring schemes;
challenges ahead, and you’ll benefit from
regular performance and development reviews
● Family friendly policies including generous
to ensure this development is ongoing. As a
parental and special leave options;
Ministry of Justice employee, you’ll be entitled
● Flexible working options - including a
to a large range of benefits.
varied working patterns and flexibility to
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
choose how and where you work;
●
Our departmental values - purpose, humanity,
Workplace adjustment support;
openness and together - are at the heart of our
● Wellbeing support, including access to our
commitment to create a culture where all our
Employee Assistance Provider;
people are able to thrive and flourish in the
workplace. We want to attract and retain the
● Special leave for active-duty reservists;
best talent from diverse backgrounds and
● Volunteering days.
perspectives. We want everyone to be the best
versions of themselves, to feel supported and
The Ministry of Justice has diversity
have a strong sense of belonging in the
champions, senior civil servants appointed by
workplace. Our commitment to creating a
our Permanent Secretary, who work to drive
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forward and embed equality, diversity and
Generous Annual Leave and Bank Holiday
Season Ticket and Bicycle Loan
inclusion as a core part of both our business
Allowance
Interest-free loans allowing you to spread the
delivery and in how we support our people.
25 days annual leave on entry, increasing on a cost of an annual travel season ticket or a new
The Ministry of Justice’s champions each
sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
bicycle.
advocate for a specific strand including Race,
This is in addition to 8 public holidays.
Sick Pay
Disability, Carers, Gender, LGBTQI, Faith and
This will be complemented by one further day
Belief, Age and Social Mobility.
Occupational sick pay.
paid privilege entitlement to mark the King’s
They work closely with our diversity staff
Birthday.
network groups and help to shape and build
Childcare Benefits
our sense of community across the Ministry of
Justice. The Ministry of Justice staff network
The government has introduced the Tax-Free
groups provide care and support for their
Childcare (TFC) scheme. Working parents can
members, offer our policy makers challenge
open an online childcare account and for every
and critical friendship, champion opportunities, £8 they pay in, the government adds £2, up to
help change our culture and celebrate
a maximum of £2000 a year for each child or
everything that makes our people who we are. £4000 for a disabled child. Parents then use
the funds to pay for registered childcare. More
The department also has an employee health
information about the Tax Free Childcare
and wellbeing strategy which details the wide
Scheme can be found on GOV.UK or
range of support available to staff. The strategy Childcare Choices.
focuses on four key wellbeing areas; mental
wellbeing, lifestyle including physical wellbeing, Onsite facilities
financial wellbeing and workplace environment
- culture and physical workspaces.
Opportunity to use onsite facilities including
fitness centres and staff canteens (where
applicable).
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Pensions at the Ministry of Justice
After your salary, your pension is one of your
Great Member Pension
Generous employer contributions
biggest benefits. It provides you with financial
●
●
security and options when you retire, as well
Main Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
Employer contribution towards the main
as benefits for your family and loved ones.
Defined Benefit pension scheme is
● Providing a secure pension payable for life
extremely generous with an average 30.3%
Some of the benefits of a Civil Service
with no investment uncertainty
of your pay
pension include:
● Choice of a tax-free lump sum
● Employer Contribution towards the Defined
● Member contribution rates among the
● Generous build rate of 2.32% of your
Contribution Scheme is between 8% -
lowest in the public sector
earnings as a pension each year.
14.75% depending on age.
● Tax relief on your contributions
● Choice of entering a Defined Contribution
Main Scheme Death benefits
● Generous employer contributions
Scheme, in which you decide the level of
● Able to nominate anyone (including
contributions you wish to make (this can be
charities) for a Tax-free lump sum in the
● A secure, inflation-proof pension for life,
0%) and will be matched by the employer
event of your death
with no investment uncertainty
up to 3% (which is added to the age
defined DC employer contribution).
● Lump Sum of up to two times your pay
● Life assurance cover
What pension could you get?
● Main Scheme provides a Pension for your
● Benefits for loved ones and dependants
●
spouse/partner of around 37.5% of your
For example if you earned £80,000 per
● Options to increase your pension
year and remained in the Defined Benefit
pension as well as pension for eligible
●
children
Keeping all your pensions in one place by
Scheme
transferring in a pension you have built up
● After 10 years you could have a pension of Visit www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk
elsewhere
£18,560 per year which represents a
for more details.
● Support from our trusted charity partners
Lifetime Allowance of circa 35%
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Disability Support
What reasonable adjustments can be made There are a range of disabilities such as
Examples of some types of adjustments
if I have a disability?
physical, neurological, intellectual or learning
include:
difficulties and mental health conditions which
We welcome and encourage applications from may underpin candidates’ requests for
● Extra time to complete assessments;
all candidates and are committed to supporting reasonable adjustments. We understand that ● Providing a break within an assessment;
all candidates to take part in the recruitment
the support requested will be unique to every
process. This includes supporting individuals
●
candidate and we will work with you to help
Providing interview questions in a written
who have a disability by making reasonable
you to identify your individual requirements.
format at the interview as well as orally;
adjustments to the recruitment process. We
●
are also able to provide support to candidates
We make reasonable adjustments so that all
An interview at a certain time of day;
who require adjustments to the assessment
candidates are given a fair opportunity to
● Coloured overlays or different fonts for
process due to more temporary difficulties (e.g. undertake the recruitment process. Therefore,
assessment materials.
linked to a recent injury).
disclosing information regarding your disability
or access requirements will have no impact on This is not intended to be an exhaustive list but
We will ask you within your application form if
the outcome of your application, regardless of
rather some examples.
you would like to request reasonable
your request or the role you have applied to.
adjustments. If you feel you require any kind of
Whilst we aim to confirm all adjustments
support and/or would like to discuss this with
How we can support you
requested, there may be occasions where this
someone, please indicate ‘yes’ to requesting
isn’t possible. For example, if a candidate were
There are many types of reasonable
reasonable adjustments and ensure that you
to request that they are not assessed on a
adjustments that can be made during
respond to the Reasonable Adjustments
specific behaviour outlined in the job advert
assessment processes, and the type or
Scheme team by email.
this would not be possible because the
combination you choose to request will depend behaviour has been identified as important for
on your individual requirements.
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the job role and all candidates are assessed
Do you offer a Disability Confident Scheme
against this criterion. If an adjustment cannot
for Disabled Persons?
be provided, the reasons for this will be
As a Disability Confident employer, the MoJ
explained to you during your contact with the
are able to offer an interview to disabled
reasonable adjustment scheme team.
candidates who meet the minimum selection
Help with your application
criteria, except in a limited number of
campaigns. This could be in terms of the
During the application process, we will ask you advertised essential skills and/or application
if you require reasonable adjustments. You will form sift criteria. Within the application form,
need to contact us by email to discuss this with you will be asked if you would like to be
a member of the team. It is important you tell
considered for an interview under this scheme,
us as early as possible if you would like to
so please make us aware of this when
request reasonable adjustments so that the
prompted.
recruitment process runs smoothly for you.
If you do decide during the process that you do
require adjustments and you have not
completed all your assessments, please
contact the SCS recruitment team in advance
of your next assessment.
If you have any questions in advance of
making your application regarding reasonable
adjustments for the assessment process,
please contact the SCS recruitment team at
scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk.
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FAQs
Can I apply if I am not currently a
Can I claim back any expenses incurred
● Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish
civil servant?
during the recruitment process?
nationals who have built up the right to work
in the Civil Service
Yes. This role is open to suitably qualified
No. Unfortunately we will not be able to
people in the external market and to existing
reimburse you, except in exceptional
● Certain family members of the relevant EU,
civil servants and those in accredited Non-
circumstances and only when agreed in
EEA, Swiss or Turkish nationals
Departmental Bodies.
advance.
For further information on whether you are
Is this role suitable for part-time working?
What are the nationality requirements for
eligible to apply, please visit Gov.UK.
this role?
This role is available for full-time or flexible
Reserved for UK Nationals
working arrangements (including job share
This job is broadly open to the following
Certain posts, notably those concerned with
partnerships). If you wish to discuss your
groups:
security and intelligence, might be reserved for
needs in more detail, please get in touch with
● UK nationals
British citizens, but this will not normally
the named point of contact in this pack.
prevent access to a wide range of
● Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
Will the role involve travel?
developmental opportunities within the Civil
● Nationals of Commonwealth countries
Service.
Some travel may be required for this role.
● Nationals from the EU, EEA or Switzerland This is not a reserved post.
Where will the role be based?
with (or eligible for) status under the
Is security clearance required?
If successful you will be based Nationally.
European Union Settlement Scheme
(EUSS)
Yes. If successful you must hold, or be willing
Relocation costs will not be reimbursed.
to obtain, security clearance to SC level. More
● Relevant EU, EEA, Swiss or Turkish
information about the vetting process can be
nationals working in the Civil Service
found here.
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Will this role be overseen by the Civil
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and
questions to be raised about their approach to
Service Commission?
open competition, as outlined in the Civil
the business of the Department.
Service Commission’s recruitment principles.
No. However, the recruitment process will still
If you believe that you may have a conflict of
Should you feel that the recruitment process
be governed by the Civil Service Commission’s
interest please contact SCS Recruitment on
has breached the recruitment principles and
Recruitment Principles.
scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk before
you wish to make a complaint, you should
submitting your application.
More detailed information can be found on the
contact scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk in the
Civil Service Commission website.
first instance.
Do you offer a Guaranteed Interview
If you are not satisfied with the response you
Scheme for Veterans?
receive from the Department you are able to
raise a formal complaint in the following order.
Veteran applicants who meet the minimum
selection criteria in the job specification are
1. To Shared Service-Connected Ltd
guaranteed an interview. Selection will be on
(0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday
merit. If you wish to claim a guaranteed
08.00 - 18.00) or e-mail Moj-
interview under the Great Place to Work for
recruitment-vetting-
Veterans scheme, you should complete the
enquiries@gov.sscl.com)
relevant section of the online application
2. To Ministry of Justice Resourcing
What do I do if I want to make a complaint?
(resourcing-services@justice.gov.uk)
The law requires that selection for appointment
3. To the Civil Service Commission
to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of
(https://civilservicecommission.independ
fair and open competition as outlined in the
ent.gov.uk/contact-us/)
Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment
What should I do if I think that I have a
Principles.
conflict of interest?
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards
Candidates must note the requirement to
of behaviour expected of Civil Servants.
declare any interests that might cause
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Data Sharing
We will ensure that we will treat all improve these experiences, and ultimately
purposes of identifying or keeping under
organisation performance.
review the existence or absence of equality
personal information in accordance
of opportunity or treatment between groups
with data protection legislation,
Sensitive personal data is personal data
of people with a view to enabling such
revealing racial or ethnic origin, political
including the General Data
equality to be promoted or maintained.
opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or
Protection Regulation and Data
trade union membership, and the processing of 3. Please note if you are successful in your
genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of
application your sensitive personal data will
Protection Act 2018.
uniquely identifying a natural person, data
be used as part of the on-boarding process
concerning health or data concerning a natural
to build your employee record.
Data Sharing
person's sex life or sexual orientation.
For further information please see the GDPR
To process your application your personal data The legal basis for processing your
Privacy Notice.
will be shared with the Ministry of Justice SCS
sensitive personal data is:
Recruitment Team, campaign Panel Members
and anyone else necessary as part of the
1. Processing is necessary for reasons of
recruitment process.
substantial public interest for the exercise
of a function of the Crown, a Minister of the
The legal basis for processing your
Crown, or a government department: it is
personal data is:
important to know if groups of staff with
Processing is necessary for the performance of
specific demographic characteristics have a
a task carried out in the public interest.
better or worse experience of working for
Personal data are processed in the public
the Civil Service, so that appropriate action
interest because understanding civil servant
can be taken to level this experience;
experiences and feelings about working in the
2. Processing is of a specific category of
Civil Service can inform decision taken to
personal data and it is necessary for the
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain
and invest in talent where it is found. To learn
more, please see the Civil Service People Plan
and the Civil Service D&I Strategy
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Contact us
Should candidates like to discuss the role in more detail before
submitting an application, please contact SCS Recruitment on
scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk.
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