6875 - Deputy Director, Criminal Appeals Policy & Miscarriages of Justice
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mehefin 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £81,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | The salary for this role is set within the MoJ SCS PB1 range at £81,000 per annum-£117,800. External candidates should expect their salary to be £81,000 per annum. Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in line with the Civil Service pay rules. |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Mehefin 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | London, UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6875 |
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Our directorate sits within the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) Policy Group and we are at the heart of the department’s policy agenda. We are responsible for policy on the Criminal Justice System and Criminal courts, as well as projects related to the effectiveness of courts and tribunals across Criminal, Family and Civil jurisdictions. Our focus is ensuring justice is delivered swiftly and effectively so that people are treated fairly and have confidence in the justice system.
Miscarriages of justice are rare but devastating to those who are affected. They also undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system. The work of the Criminal Appeals Policy and Miscarriages of Justice division directly changes the lives of those who have suffered miscarriages of justice, and the focus is to actively prevent future wrongful convictions. The division is made up of both policy and casework teams and includes the Miscarriages of Justice Application Service (MOJAS) where individuals can apply for compensation if they have suffered a miscarriage of justice.
We are recruiting a Deputy Director to take on the leadership of the division. This is a high-profile area generating significant ministerial, media and parliamentary interest and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a central role in responding to our ministers’ priorities.
Reporting into the Director for Criminal Justice and Courts, your responsibilities will be:
To set and oversee a strategic work programme for the team which reflects political priorities, working closely with Special Advisers, press and private offices and with ministers as well as with operational and policy senior leaders.
Continue delivery of the implementation of legislation overturning Post Office Horizon convictions.
Drive reform through the ongoing development and delivery of miscarriages of justice policy advice.
Provide senior policy sponsorship of Criminal Cases Review Commission and the Andrew Malkinson Inquiry.
Build strong and effective relationship building across functions, departmental boundaries and with operational partners, including HMCTS and the Police.
Represent the MoJ at senior levels with senior partners, including the judiciary, as well as with the centre of Government, including HM Treasury, the Cabinet Office and No10. This will include regularly presenting to large official meetings of very senior stakeholders within the Civil Service (Director General level and above).
Management of the allocated budget and leadership, support and upskilling of a team of approximately 21 staff from AO to Grade 6.
Contribute to the wider corporate landscape in the MoJ and, as part of the CJCD senior leadership team, have collective responsibility of corporate issues and decisions which impact the directorate.
For more information on the key responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack attached to this advert.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Miscarriages of justice are rare but devastating to those who are affected. They also undermine public confidence in the criminal justice system. The work of the Criminal Appeals Policy and Miscarriages of Justice division directly changes the lives of those who have suffered miscarriages of justice, and the focus is to actively prevent future wrongful convictions. The division is made up of both policy and casework teams and includes the Miscarriages of Justice Application Service (MOJAS) where individuals can apply for compensation if they have suffered a miscarriage of justice.
We are recruiting a Deputy Director to take on the leadership of the division. This is a high-profile area generating significant ministerial, media and parliamentary interest and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a central role in responding to our ministers’ priorities.
Reporting into the Director for Criminal Justice and Courts, your responsibilities will be:
To set and oversee a strategic work programme for the team which reflects political priorities, working closely with Special Advisers, press and private offices and with ministers as well as with operational and policy senior leaders.
Continue delivery of the implementation of legislation overturning Post Office Horizon convictions.
Drive reform through the ongoing development and delivery of miscarriages of justice policy advice.
Provide senior policy sponsorship of Criminal Cases Review Commission and the Andrew Malkinson Inquiry.
Build strong and effective relationship building across functions, departmental boundaries and with operational partners, including HMCTS and the Police.
Represent the MoJ at senior levels with senior partners, including the judiciary, as well as with the centre of Government, including HM Treasury, the Cabinet Office and No10. This will include regularly presenting to large official meetings of very senior stakeholders within the Civil Service (Director General level and above).
Management of the allocated budget and leadership, support and upskilling of a team of approximately 21 staff from AO to Grade 6.
Contribute to the wider corporate landscape in the MoJ and, as part of the CJCD senior leadership team, have collective responsibility of corporate issues and decisions which impact the directorate.
For more information on the key responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack attached to this advert.
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.