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2665 - Head of Communications, G6, Judicial Office
| Posting date: | 31 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £73,115 to £83,585 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 February 2025 |
| Location: | WC2A 2LL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2665 |
Summary
Role title: Head of Communications
Team/Directorate: Communications
Overview of the Judicial Office
The Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.
In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions.
We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities.
See JO staff talk about working here: https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlv
Overview of the team
This is a high profile and challenging role working at the heart of the senior judiciary. The job holder will be responsible for communicating the judiciary’s vision, objectives and successes to the wider judiciary and the public. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ), the Judicial Executive Board (JEB), a wide range of judicial office holders and senior officials both within the Judicial Office (JO), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and other departments to continue to develop and grow our approach to communications.
The job holder will have oversight of three teams with deliverables which include:
• Increase understanding amongst the public, Executive and Parliament of the role of our world class, independent judiciary
• Communicate effectively their vital role in supporting democracy, society and the economy
• Supporting the LCJ and the Senior President of Tribunals to build morale among the judiciary, in the courts and tribunals
• Supporting the JO senior management team in building a strong culture of internal communications within the organisation.
Hybrid Working Requirement
This position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements).
Summary of the role
Working to the Deputy Director you will be responsible for overseeing three teams, comprising of around 23 people, and drawing these together to drive an integrated approach to communications. You will have overall responsibility for setting the strategic direction for communications and shaping the internal communications culture. You will act as the key communications advisor to the LCJ and JEB ensuring that your proposals take into consideration the wider context and protect the reputation of the judiciary. This is an exciting and stretching leadership role in a growing and evolving organisation.
You will bring strong professional expertise and robust communications insight to advise the judiciary on the best channels to reach internal and external audiences. You will have strong judgment, with the ability to navigate departmental boundaries and political sensitivities in taking into account the judiciary’s constitutional role.
You will need to motivate and empower your teams in a busy and fast paced operating environment and have the ability to forge constructive working relationships with judges at all levels of the judiciary, HMCTS, MoJ other government communication officials and the private and third sectors.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties:
• Effective leadership across the organisation on all matters pertaining to communications, working closely with the LCJ, other members of the Judicial Executive Board (JEB) and JO senior officials.
• Responsibility for developing and implementing the communications strategy that aligns with judicial priorities.
• Being a visible and trusted source of objective and professional advice for the LCJ and JEB including the ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Leadership and line management responsibility for the press team, judicial communications team and internal communications team each working under a G7 lead.
• Ensure the three teams are integrated, working as one team, to deliver key judicial and JO priorities.
• Develop and grow the team capability, upskilling staff and ensuring they are up to date with Government Communication Service standards.
Team/Directorate: Communications
Overview of the Judicial Office
The Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable, to the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005.
In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.
The JO is an interesting and unique place to work. Everything we do is in support of upholding the independence and impartiality of the judiciary. We work closely with HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and others across Government as well as with the legal professions.
We are an Arm’s Length Body sponsored by the Ministry of Justice. This creates an interesting and complex environment in which to work where we agree our priorities with the senior judiciary and receive our funding to deliver them from the Ministry of Justice. The Judicial Office has been through a period of significant growth resulting from an expansion of our remit and responsibilities.
See JO staff talk about working here: https://design102.wistia.com/medias/uhgtmbtnlv
Overview of the team
This is a high profile and challenging role working at the heart of the senior judiciary. The job holder will be responsible for communicating the judiciary’s vision, objectives and successes to the wider judiciary and the public. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ), the Judicial Executive Board (JEB), a wide range of judicial office holders and senior officials both within the Judicial Office (JO), the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and other departments to continue to develop and grow our approach to communications.
The job holder will have oversight of three teams with deliverables which include:
• Increase understanding amongst the public, Executive and Parliament of the role of our world class, independent judiciary
• Communicate effectively their vital role in supporting democracy, society and the economy
• Supporting the LCJ and the Senior President of Tribunals to build morale among the judiciary, in the courts and tribunals
• Supporting the JO senior management team in building a strong culture of internal communications within the organisation.
Hybrid Working Requirement
This position is eligible for hybrid working (current minimum requirement for time spent at base location is 60%, which is subject to business requirements).
Summary of the role
Working to the Deputy Director you will be responsible for overseeing three teams, comprising of around 23 people, and drawing these together to drive an integrated approach to communications. You will have overall responsibility for setting the strategic direction for communications and shaping the internal communications culture. You will act as the key communications advisor to the LCJ and JEB ensuring that your proposals take into consideration the wider context and protect the reputation of the judiciary. This is an exciting and stretching leadership role in a growing and evolving organisation.
You will bring strong professional expertise and robust communications insight to advise the judiciary on the best channels to reach internal and external audiences. You will have strong judgment, with the ability to navigate departmental boundaries and political sensitivities in taking into account the judiciary’s constitutional role.
You will need to motivate and empower your teams in a busy and fast paced operating environment and have the ability to forge constructive working relationships with judges at all levels of the judiciary, HMCTS, MoJ other government communication officials and the private and third sectors.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties:
• Effective leadership across the organisation on all matters pertaining to communications, working closely with the LCJ, other members of the Judicial Executive Board (JEB) and JO senior officials.
• Responsibility for developing and implementing the communications strategy that aligns with judicial priorities.
• Being a visible and trusted source of objective and professional advice for the LCJ and JEB including the ability to provide constructive challenge.
• Leadership and line management responsibility for the press team, judicial communications team and internal communications team each working under a G7 lead.
• Ensure the three teams are integrated, working as one team, to deliver key judicial and JO priorities.
• Develop and grow the team capability, upskilling staff and ensuring they are up to date with Government Communication Service standards.