9834 - Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) Caseworker
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £33,551 i £35,564 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 30 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | EC4A 1DZ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 1 diwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 9834 |
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Job Title: Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC) Caseworker
Location: Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber, Field House, 15 Breams Building, London, EC4A 1DZ
Grade: EO
Background:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice and provides the supporting administration for the judiciary across England and Wales. It presently delivers services to the public directly in court and tribunal buildings, remotely via business centres and through limited services via the internet. HMCTS’s ambition is to improve the services we deliver to the public directly in court and tribunal buildings, design new Courts & Tribunals Service Centres to deliver a national business and enhance our digital on-line services.
Consequently, there are high expectations of all staff regardless of the job they do, and high performance is expected from everybody. The organisation is continuously adopting new or better ways of working to ensure that it focuses on just that which is essential. EO grade staff will need to display a commitment to the following key principles: continuous change, managing uncertainty and improving performance. All those appointed to new roles in HMCTS must be wholeheartedly committed to these principles and evidence this in their application.
Key Purpose:
To support the Chairman, High Court Judges, Judges of the UTIAC and other chambers in matters of National Security. SIAC is a Superior court of record which deals with appeals related to matters of National Security, the SIAC clerk has responsibility for handling and processing that level of material from the Secretary of State for the Home Department. This job role requires Developed Vetting Security Clearance (DV). This is an excellent opportunity to develop and broaden your skill set and gain a better understanding of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC), Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (POAC) and Pathogens Access Appeal Commission (PAAC).
Key Responsibilities:
The cases dealt with are of a sensitive nature and may cover a range of jurisdictions and departments, the successful candidate will be given more details of the role. Staff are responsible for collection, management/storage and appropriate distribution of classified documents to those who need to see them, as well as clerking the courts during “CLOSED” sessions, which are only attended by those identified as being cleared and needing to attend. These sessions must be staffed by someone with the appropriate clearance level. The documents and hearings are classified at this level due to the high risk to National Security, which places a considerable responsibility on staff to ensure any documents are properly secured and accessed only by those with authority.
Operations
To support the Chairman and High Court Judges of SIAC in delivering their judicial functions.
To act as a point of contact, manage and process all OPEN and CLOSED correspondence, telephone and email queries relating to sensitive cases listed at SIAC on behalf of the SIAC Chairman and the SIAC Office.
Secretariat management and handling of all SIAC’s administrative workload, including complex diary management.
To liaise with Judiciary and stakeholders regarding the timely listing of cases
Professionally and proactively manage and prioritise multiple tasks to facilitate the timely progress of all SIAC/POAC/PAAC appeals/productions.
Adherence to protocols around restricted material for all government departments.
Carry out pre-hearing Risk Assessments with security services/ HMPS/ HMCTS Health, Safety & Security.
Clerk OPEN and Closed hearings and ensure courts are run in accordance with restricted material guidance.
Liaise with stakeholders to arrange delivery and collections of papers in line with established procedures
To ensure all records are kept up to date and that sensitive material is returned in a timely manner
Ensure governance is adhered to and best practice is maintained at all times
Drafting orders where required.
Support Judiciary with Legal and Research enquires.
Liaising with Press Office and responding to press enquires and Freedom of Information requests
Regular liaison meetings with stakeholders.
Team Leadership
Role model HMCTS values and apply policies and procedures.
Plan, co-ordinate and organise own training and development including annual self-appraisal with Security Services.
Be responsible for health and safety issues for the immediate working environment. Management of the court security, ensuring all electronic devices are identified, logged and secured away from proceedings.
Follow the retention and destrutcion protocol for all OPEN and Closed material.
Working with the judicial office, finance teams, the SIAC Chairman and the Principle Resident Judge to ensure that High Court Judge/judge’s/lay member resources are deployed fairly to meet sitting allocations and strategies to improve performance levels. In addition, dealing with claims for sitting and other costs.
All EO staff are expected to perform other management roles in addition to their own role.
Location: Upper Tribunal Immigration and Asylum Chamber, Field House, 15 Breams Building, London, EC4A 1DZ
Grade: EO
Background:
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice and provides the supporting administration for the judiciary across England and Wales. It presently delivers services to the public directly in court and tribunal buildings, remotely via business centres and through limited services via the internet. HMCTS’s ambition is to improve the services we deliver to the public directly in court and tribunal buildings, design new Courts & Tribunals Service Centres to deliver a national business and enhance our digital on-line services.
Consequently, there are high expectations of all staff regardless of the job they do, and high performance is expected from everybody. The organisation is continuously adopting new or better ways of working to ensure that it focuses on just that which is essential. EO grade staff will need to display a commitment to the following key principles: continuous change, managing uncertainty and improving performance. All those appointed to new roles in HMCTS must be wholeheartedly committed to these principles and evidence this in their application.
Key Purpose:
To support the Chairman, High Court Judges, Judges of the UTIAC and other chambers in matters of National Security. SIAC is a Superior court of record which deals with appeals related to matters of National Security, the SIAC clerk has responsibility for handling and processing that level of material from the Secretary of State for the Home Department. This job role requires Developed Vetting Security Clearance (DV). This is an excellent opportunity to develop and broaden your skill set and gain a better understanding of the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC), Proscribed Organisations Appeal Commission (POAC) and Pathogens Access Appeal Commission (PAAC).
Key Responsibilities:
The cases dealt with are of a sensitive nature and may cover a range of jurisdictions and departments, the successful candidate will be given more details of the role. Staff are responsible for collection, management/storage and appropriate distribution of classified documents to those who need to see them, as well as clerking the courts during “CLOSED” sessions, which are only attended by those identified as being cleared and needing to attend. These sessions must be staffed by someone with the appropriate clearance level. The documents and hearings are classified at this level due to the high risk to National Security, which places a considerable responsibility on staff to ensure any documents are properly secured and accessed only by those with authority.
Operations
To support the Chairman and High Court Judges of SIAC in delivering their judicial functions.
To act as a point of contact, manage and process all OPEN and CLOSED correspondence, telephone and email queries relating to sensitive cases listed at SIAC on behalf of the SIAC Chairman and the SIAC Office.
Secretariat management and handling of all SIAC’s administrative workload, including complex diary management.
To liaise with Judiciary and stakeholders regarding the timely listing of cases
Professionally and proactively manage and prioritise multiple tasks to facilitate the timely progress of all SIAC/POAC/PAAC appeals/productions.
Adherence to protocols around restricted material for all government departments.
Carry out pre-hearing Risk Assessments with security services/ HMPS/ HMCTS Health, Safety & Security.
Clerk OPEN and Closed hearings and ensure courts are run in accordance with restricted material guidance.
Liaise with stakeholders to arrange delivery and collections of papers in line with established procedures
To ensure all records are kept up to date and that sensitive material is returned in a timely manner
Ensure governance is adhered to and best practice is maintained at all times
Drafting orders where required.
Support Judiciary with Legal and Research enquires.
Liaising with Press Office and responding to press enquires and Freedom of Information requests
Regular liaison meetings with stakeholders.
Team Leadership
Role model HMCTS values and apply policies and procedures.
Plan, co-ordinate and organise own training and development including annual self-appraisal with Security Services.
Be responsible for health and safety issues for the immediate working environment. Management of the court security, ensuring all electronic devices are identified, logged and secured away from proceedings.
Follow the retention and destrutcion protocol for all OPEN and Closed material.
Working with the judicial office, finance teams, the SIAC Chairman and the Principle Resident Judge to ensure that High Court Judge/judge’s/lay member resources are deployed fairly to meet sitting allocations and strategies to improve performance levels. In addition, dealing with claims for sitting and other costs.
All EO staff are expected to perform other management roles in addition to their own role.