What you can expect from MOJ

 

The Ministry of Justice has updated its terms and conditions of employment as part of Civil Service Reform. Details of the changes that will apply from 1 April 2014 are set out below.

For more information on whether this affects you, please contact SSCL for further information. It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of the Terms and Conditions they will adopt should they be successful in appointment with MOJ.

Pay and Grading Structure

Beneath the Senior Civil Service pay structure we have a number of pay bands. The pay band for the role the candidate is applying for will be stated in the job profile. Salary is paid monthly in arrears by credit transfer directly to a personal bank or building society account on the last working day of each month.

Annual Leave

Full time new entrants to the Civil Service and those Civil Servants on modernised terms and conditions, annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service’. In addition to this, they are entitled to 8 public/bank holidays plus an additional privilege day for the Queen’s birthday. The leave allowance for part time staff is pro-rated.

Civil Servants on pre-modernised terms and conditions are entitled to 31.5 days leave. In addition to this they are entitled to 8 public/bank holidays plus an additional privilege day for the Queen’s birthday.

Working Hours

From 1 April 2014, full time new entrants to the Civil Service and those on modernised terms and conditions will work a 42 hour week including lunch breaks regardless of location. Civil servants on pre- modernised terms and conditions will work 41 (London) or 42 (Non-London) hours per week over a five- day week, including lunch breaks.

MOJ recognises the importance of a strong work life balance and employees are encouraged to find workable solutions that balance the employee’s needs as well as those of the organisation. A number of working patterns are available, including but not limited to full time, part time, compressed hours and job share opportunities. We also operate a system of recorded flexible working hours.

Retirement

There is no formal retirement age for staff.

Civil Service Pension Scheme

The Civil Service Pension scheme offers a range of benefits that will provide financial security both in the
time up to retirement and beyond. It will provide an income for you in retirement and benefits for your dependants after your death. It will also provide protection in the event of serious ill health and a range of options if you leave the Civil Service before retirement. The pension scheme arrangements applicable to you will be dependent on your employment status and the date you joined the Civil Service.

Comprehensive information on all aspects of your Civil Service pension can be accessed through my Civil Service pensions - http://www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk/

Mobility

All new entrants to the Civil Service from 1 April 2014 at all grades and regardless of working pattern as well as those staff who are already on modernised terms and conditions are required to be mobile across Government Departments within the parameters of practicality. The issue of what is practical will relate to your individual circumstances at the time of any proposed changes to your place of work.

If you are an existing Civil Servant who is not on modernised terms and conditions during the course of your employment you may be required to transfer to any post in the Civil Service in the UK. Unless wholly exceptional emergency circumstances exist which make it impossible, you will be given reasonable notice of any such change. Any relocation and travel costs incurred as a result of the transfer will be paid for. Mobility is not a requirement for administrative grades.

Employee Wellbeing and Facilities

MOJ has a range of policies and procedures in place to protect your health and safety. Modern information technology is provided within a safe and comfortable working environment. Workstation assessments are undertaken and trained staff can provide advice and guidance in this area. If you are a user of display screen equipment, we will reimburse you with costs of eye tests and contribute towards the cost of your glasses.

Access is provided to an independent occupational health service provider and all employees are eligible to access our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which offers free practical assistance and specialist counselling support on a wide range of personal, legal and financial issues via the telephone, internet and face to face sessions.