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3361 - People Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 24 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £41,463 to £52,040 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The national salary range is £41,463 - £45,276, London salary range is £47,657 - £52,040. Your salary will be dependent on your base location |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 March 2025 |
| Location: | UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3316 |
Summary
People Operations Manager
Location: National*
Closing Date: 10 March 2025
Interviews: From 20 March 2025
Grade: SEO
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary: London: £47,657 - £52,040; National: £41,463 - £45,276
Working pattern: Full-time, part-time, job share, flexible working
Contract Type: Permanent
*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP
The Role
We’re recruiting for a People Operations Manager here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative People Operations team.
The People Operations and Workforce Data Service team consists of two sub-teams: a newly-formed People Operations Team, where this role sits, and the Workforce Data Service (WFDS).
The People Operations team is dedicated to driving key business objectives, with current focus areas that will evolve and grow in alignment with our changing goals.
The team consists of a People Operations Lead, an Implementation Manager and a People Operations Associate. In this role, you will report directly to the People Operations Lead, supporting the planning and execution of the team’s vision, goals, and roadmap.
As the team progresses, you will take on people management responsibilities, including overseeing the performance and development of the People Operations Associate. You will mentor and guide them to achieve their objectives, while ensuring high-quality work.
We’re looking for a collaborative, flexible, and proactive team player. In return, you’ll join a supportive and dynamic team that values your expertise and ideas, and will encourage your continuous growth and improvement.
To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025
Key Responsibilities:
Change & Transformation:
Assist with the planning and implementation of organisational and transformation projects, driving initiatives that create and embed new processes where needed, or revise existing ones.
Develop robust stakeholder engagement and communication plans to ensure smooth transitions and alignment across the business.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define transformation goals and desired outcomes.
Partner closely with leadership and teams to ensure HR strategies are aligned with and actively support the broader transformation objectives.
Organisational Design & Development
Provide support across all business areas to assist with the organisation design and development (OD&D) of structure, teams and people.
Meet organisational objectives and provide continuous improvement of D&T’s organisational design and capability.
Advise on and support organisational design activities, evaluating situations to decide on the appropriate organisational approach
Location Strategy
Ensure the location strategy aligns with the broader business goals, such as innovation and talent
Evaluate the suitability of different locations for various business needs (e.g., talent availability, cost of office space, etc.).
Collaborate with senior leadership and other key stakeholders to align location strategy with overall business goals.
Communicate findings, recommendations, and plans clearly to internal teams, leadership, and external partners
Collaborate with estates teams to identify optimal office, facility, or operational space in the selected locations.
Support evaluating and understanding of the company culture, helping to identify whether employees feel supported, valued, and engaged.
Offer actionable recommendations based on this feedback to improve company policies, work environments, and processes—ultimately creating a better workplace for both current and future employees.
These responsibilities cover a wide range of activities involved in crafting and implementing different projects. The role requires a mix of strategic and operational expertise, as well as strong communication and collaboration skills.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!
Benefits
37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms
Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow
Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (Contribution Rates)
25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Kings’ birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.
Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location)
Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
5 days volunteering paid leave.
Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym.
Location: National*
Closing Date: 10 March 2025
Interviews: From 20 March 2025
Grade: SEO
(MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer)
Salary: London: £47,657 - £52,040; National: £41,463 - £45,276
Working pattern: Full-time, part-time, job share, flexible working
Contract Type: Permanent
*We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP
The Role
We’re recruiting for a People Operations Manager here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative People Operations team.
The People Operations and Workforce Data Service team consists of two sub-teams: a newly-formed People Operations Team, where this role sits, and the Workforce Data Service (WFDS).
The People Operations team is dedicated to driving key business objectives, with current focus areas that will evolve and grow in alignment with our changing goals.
The team consists of a People Operations Lead, an Implementation Manager and a People Operations Associate. In this role, you will report directly to the People Operations Lead, supporting the planning and execution of the team’s vision, goals, and roadmap.
As the team progresses, you will take on people management responsibilities, including overseeing the performance and development of the People Operations Associate. You will mentor and guide them to achieve their objectives, while ensuring high-quality work.
We’re looking for a collaborative, flexible, and proactive team player. In return, you’ll join a supportive and dynamic team that values your expertise and ideas, and will encourage your continuous growth and improvement.
To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025
Key Responsibilities:
Change & Transformation:
Assist with the planning and implementation of organisational and transformation projects, driving initiatives that create and embed new processes where needed, or revise existing ones.
Develop robust stakeholder engagement and communication plans to ensure smooth transitions and alignment across the business.
Collaborate with senior leadership to define transformation goals and desired outcomes.
Partner closely with leadership and teams to ensure HR strategies are aligned with and actively support the broader transformation objectives.
Organisational Design & Development
Provide support across all business areas to assist with the organisation design and development (OD&D) of structure, teams and people.
Meet organisational objectives and provide continuous improvement of D&T’s organisational design and capability.
Advise on and support organisational design activities, evaluating situations to decide on the appropriate organisational approach
Location Strategy
Ensure the location strategy aligns with the broader business goals, such as innovation and talent
Evaluate the suitability of different locations for various business needs (e.g., talent availability, cost of office space, etc.).
Collaborate with senior leadership and other key stakeholders to align location strategy with overall business goals.
Communicate findings, recommendations, and plans clearly to internal teams, leadership, and external partners
Collaborate with estates teams to identify optimal office, facility, or operational space in the selected locations.
Support evaluating and understanding of the company culture, helping to identify whether employees feel supported, valued, and engaged.
Offer actionable recommendations based on this feedback to improve company policies, work environments, and processes—ultimately creating a better workplace for both current and future employees.
These responsibilities cover a wide range of activities involved in crafting and implementing different projects. The role requires a mix of strategic and operational expertise, as well as strong communication and collaboration skills.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!
Benefits
37 hours per week and flexible working options including working from home, working part-time, job sharing, or working compressed hours.
A £1k per person learning budget is in place to support all our people, with access to best in class conferences and seminars, accreditation with professional bodies, fully funded vocational programmes and e-learning platforms
Staff have 10% time to dedicate to develop & grow
Generous civil service pension based on defined benefit scheme, with employer contributions of 28.97% from April 1st 2024 (Contribution Rates)
25 days leave (plus bank holidays) and 1 privilege day usually taken around the Kings’ birthday. 5 additional days of leave once you have reached 5 years of service.
Compassionate maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave policies, with up to 26 weeks leave at full pay, 13 weeks with partial pay, and 13 weeks further leave. And maternity support/paternity leave at full pay for 2 weeks, too!
Wellbeing support including access to the Calm app.
Bike loans up to £2500 and secure bike parking (subject to availability and location)
Season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and eye-care vouchers.
5 days volunteering paid leave.
Free membership to BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
Some offices may have a subsidised onsite Gym.