Judicial Pensions Data Projects Team Manager (Ref: 84764)

Location

East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber

About the job

Job summary

This position is based Nationally

Job description

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.

Job Title/ Position    Judicial Pensions Data Projects Team Manager

Band/Grade SEO

Number of Vacancies 1

Business Group Pensions Operations

Directorate Financial Management and Control

Location National

Hours 37

Working Pattern Permanent

‘For nationally advertised campaigns, candidates will be appointed to their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) on the completion of pre-employment checks.’

Role Type/ Team

Pensions Operations

Ministry of Justice an Inclusive Employer

We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer of choice and ensuring equity of opportunity for all. We welcome the unique contribution diverse applicants bring in terms of their culture, ethnicity, race, nationality or national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, religion or belief, disability status, sexual orientation, educational or social background or any other factor. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity

Overview

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is one of the largest government departments, employing around 70,000 people and with an annual budget of approximately £9 billion. Each year, millions of people use our services, including at 500 courts and tribunals and 133 prisons in England and Wales. Our principal role is to uphold the rule of law, the cornerstone of the British way of life, and we deliver services which are some of the most fundamental in a democratic society. MoJ supports the Secretary of State for Justice, who is also the Lord Chancellor, and his ministerial team to deliver the Government’s priorities. Our vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society.

The Pensions Operations Team sits within the Financial Management and Control Directorate of the Ministry of Justice. The Team is responsible for operational delivery of policy and legislative changes being made through the Judicial Pensions Reform Programme, including legally required remedies following litigation losses such as the McCloud judgment.  We are also responsible for ongoing effective administration of the judicial pension schemes via the third-party administrator and support to the statutory Judicial Pension Board.

The Data and Claims Team within the Pensions Operations Team focuses on the provision of correct and complete pension records for judges, and related work to deliver judges' pensions, including creating and amending Pensions Data following litigation such as the 'McCloud', 'O'Brien' and 'Miller' cases.  This work contributes to MoJ's commitment to improve recruitment and retention of the judiciary.

Role Purpose

We are looking to recruit a permanent Pensions Data Delivery Team Manager. The postholder will lead a team of around to 30 pension data analysts, supervisors and caseworkers, combining strong leadership with analytical skill, experience dealing with complexity and ability to deal with a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

The job holder will be required to undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Management of specialist pension projects including the resolution of complex queries
• Deliver tangible improvements to Judicial Pensions
• Deliver and develop work packages within a project led environment.
• Manage a team, setting clear direction and priorities following relevant MoJ policies and procedures for line managers.
• Maximising the potential and improving the capability of your team through performance management and encouragement of proactive personal development
• Ensure your team adhere to relevant regulatory requirements and policies. 
• Identify and manage risks to your area or work, in particular any risks to deliverables and timeframes.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Writing and presenting reports to boards and committees
• Deputise for Data Delivery Team Lead as required.

Key skills and knowledge

Essential

• Experience of running annual projects and/or specialist pension projects.
• Experience of analysing and interpreting complex information
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently under own initiative.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, internal customers, and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a range of stakeholders.

Desirable

• Project management or business analysis experience
• Understanding of Defined Benefit Pensions and the annual benefit statements
• Knowledge of courts and the judiciary.

Success Profiles  

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.

Civil Service Behaviours

The following Level 3 (HEO and SEO or equivalent) Civil Service Behaviours are essential to this post and will be assessed upon application:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace

To apply please complete the online application form. Applications will be sifted by a panel who will look at the Civil Service Behaviour framework and what is evidenced in your application. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the lead behaviour, Leadership.

Candidates who are successful following the sift process will be invited to interview, where the behavioural elements will be tested further alongside other elements of the post. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates in advance of the interviews.

Travel

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working.  Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

A base location near or within the region will be allocated to the successful candidate, as set out below. The post holder is expected to meet their own travel costs to and from their base location. If required to attend a location other than their base location, post-holders may be entitled to claim some or all any extra expense (beyond the usual base location travel costs) in line with the T&S policy.

The successful candidate will be appointed to either one of the locations specified in the advert or, if nearer to their home, an alternative MoJ office location in the region which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed upon completion of pre-employment checks.

You are advised to access the JCC/JSO office map, which is updated whenever a new JCC/JSO site opens,  to determine potential travelling times and distances to MoJ locations before applying for a job.

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £39,868, Ministry of Justice contributes £10,804 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.