21084 - Senior Implementation Adviser in the Implementation Unit
Job description overview
The Implementation Unit is looking to recruit a Senior Implementation Adviser to lead on project-based work, across the entire Ministry of Justice (MoJ) remit to investigate policy implementation issues and inform future policy development. This post will also support Ministers by monitoring and reporting on progress implementing their policy priorities.
We are looking to recruit enthusiastic people, who are able to get to grips with complex problems quickly across a range of policy areas. In return, we are committed to supporting your development and encouraging you to develop new ways to improve what we deliver and how we work together.
The Implementation Unit - who we are and what do we do?
The Implementation Unit sits at the heart of the Ministry of Justice, within the Ministers, Parliament, Strategy and Implementation (MPSI) directorate. We carry out bespoke project-based work, known as deep dives, to inform policy development and investigate current policy implementation issues.
To inform our project findings we blend policy, data analysis and gather evidence from the frontline. We present our projects back to Ministers and senior officials, including evidence-based recommendations and actions to improve policy implementation. We also support Ministers by monitoring progress on implementing their policy priorities.
Our projects are fast-paced and cover the whole of the department’s remit. We have recently worked in the following areas: prisons, magistrates’ courts, the parole review and devolution.
All members of the team have the opportunity to attend the Cabinet Office Implementation Unit’s ‘basecamp’ training, to learn the tools and techniques used by Implementation Units when conducting “Deep Dives”.
Why work for the Implementation Unit and in the MPSI directorate?
- You will have the ability to build influence at the heart of the department and with the centre of government. The areas you work on will make a real difference to the department and those we provide services to. There will be a high degree of independent work and close engagement with senior stakeholders across the MoJ. There are also opportunities to do a week’s cover in Private Office.
- We understand the importance of supporting our teams. People working in MPSI are our most valuable resource and through flexible working, network events and mentoring we strive to ensure our directorate is a positive environment to work in. In recent months we have hosted several Wellbeing events.
- We are using the right technology and the right tools (such as OneDrive and Skype) to provide a modern and forward looking working environment. We encourage a culture of change and innovation and adopt smarter ways of working to provide flexibility. We won the smarter working award for our innovative way of managing our workspace and sharing our successes of the week.
- We have a directorate-wide learning and development programme, which starts with an interactive induction plan and detailed personal objectives.
Key responsibilities
In this role, as an Implementation Adviser you will:
- Lead small project teams to conduct “Deep Dives”, using structured problem-solving tools to understand implementation and policy challenges and make recommendations based on robust evidence.
- Work closely with finance and business leads across the department to monitor and report on progress implementing ministerial priorities.
- Be confident in leading research interviews and focus groups to gather views and evidence from stakeholders, frontline providers and service users.
- Understand and analyse quantitative data and delivery systems to challenge/support your project’s findings.
- Build collaborative, trusting yet challenging relationships with officials, policy teams, Arm’s Length Bodies and delivery agencies across the department.
- Communicate project findings clearly and persuasively to Ministers and other senior stakeholders, using excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Be the lead on one of our corporate roles within the Implementation Unit – such as staff wellbeing and engagement, social events, finance, resource and recruitment etc.
- You will line manage at least one member of staff.
- Enjoy working at pace, in a collaborative way with colleagues and be able to get to grips with complex problems quickly across a range of policy areas.
Skills and qualifications
We’ll assess your application against the competencies below. Provide examples of how you have met each one of these competencies. Please see the link for more detail of the behaviours and experiences we would like you to demonstrate.
- Seeing the big picture
- Making effective decisions
- Collaborating and partnering
- Delivering at pace
Please note if we receive a large number of applicants we may sift against one competency only.
Location of Post
102 Petty France, London is our main office, however there are opportunities for flexible working (such as, working from home and condensed working hours). During our evidence gathering stage of a project, there can be a short period of travel across the UK required.
Point of contact
Please do get in touch if you would like to know more about the role, previous projects or what it is like working in our team. Contact Rebecca Williamson Implementation Adviser (Rebecca.williamson@justice.gov.uk) or Mark Hayward Senior Implementation Adviser (mark.hayward3@justice.gov.uk). We look forward to hearing from you.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
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.
Flexible working hours
The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
Generous allowances for paid holiday starting at 25 days per year, and rising as your service increases. 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.
Support
- A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
- Access to flexible benefits such as salary sacrifice arrangements for childcare vouchers, and voluntary benefits such as retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
- Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
- Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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.
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.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.
There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
23/09/2018, 23:55 hours.
Closing Date: 28th September 2018 at 23.55 hours
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To apply for roles in MOJ you will need to confirm your employment history for at least 3 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks (BPSS) can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 3 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account of the reasons why.
For some roles you will be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting at Counter Terrorism (CTC), Security Clearance (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level as a condition of appointment. To meet CTC/SC/DV requirements you will normally need to have been resident in the UK for at least 3/5/10 years prior to the date of application (The level of checks that are required are stated in the advert).
If you do not meet the above requirements, you may still be considered if, for example:
- You've been serving overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of HM Government
- You were studying abroad
- You were living overseas with parents
In such cases you will need to be able to provide referee cover for the period(s) of residence overseas. The duration of overseas residence and the country of abode will also be taken into account.
Candidate Information
You may be required to provide statements describing your skills and experience relevant to each of the selection criteria. We recommend that you structure any examples as Situation, Task, Action and Result. For more information about the recruitment process and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
In the event of a large number of applications, we reserve the right to undertake the following processes:
- An automated online test where a benchmark must be passed to progress;
- A sift on the lead selection criteria. If this happens, the lead criteria will be the first one listed in the advert.
During the selection process, you may be asked to undertake an additional assessment (such as written test). If this is applicable you will be notified of this when you are invited to interview.
We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.
Application form stage assessments
Interview stage assessments
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 are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.
MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.
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
This Vacancy is closed to applications.