Supporting you at work

Learning and Development

At the MoJ, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are therefore committed to investing in you and your development. We want you to develop and grow with us, helping you to fully realise your potential. Supporting you to be the best that you can be is an important part of our commitment to making the MoJ a great place to work and towards providing the skilled people who help make the vision of ‘A Modern Civil Service’ a reality.
We provide an integrated and comprehensive learning, development and talent programme that supports individuals across the organisation to enable the successful delivery of both current and future business objectives. You will have access to a dedicated learning platform, numerous formal and informal learning opportunities including apprenticeships.

Diversity and inclusion

Diversity and Inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and affects all of us, whether or not we think we have a diversity characteristic.MoJ is striving to build a world class organisation that is open and inclusive and truly values and celebrates the diversity of its workforce and can understand and serve the needs of the diverse society of which we are a part. This is regardless of social background, gender, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, beliefs, disabilities, long-term illness or caring responsibilities. Whilst we are a large organisation, with courts, tribunals, legal aid offices, prisons and probation services right across England and Wales, MoJ strives to put diversity and inclusion at the core of all that we do. Our aim is to build a strong and successful workplace with a workforce that at every level reflects the diversity of the society in which we deliver our services. It is an inclusive workplace that supports the wellbeing of all our staff and values and champions difference as a strength, encouraging staff to be themselves and deliver their best at work.
Discrimination or harassment related to any of the characteristics set out in the Equality Act is unlawful. All MoJ employees are expected to meet the standards in the conduct policy.
The MoJ has a zero tolerance policy. This means we will always investigate and treat allegations of unacceptable behaviour seriously; and take action appropriate to how serious the break of the policy is.

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Disability & workplace adjustments

Disability & workplace adjustments

MoJ is a Disability Confident Leader and is committed to improving the experiences of staff with a disability, a long-term condition, or other needs.

Ensuring staff receive the right support and reasonable adjustments remove barriers and enables staff to thrive in their job role and fulfil their potential.

To ensure you have the necessary equipment and tools to start in your role the MoJ offers a range of workplace adjustments to support staff bring their best selves to work. Speak to your line manager about any adjustments or support you might require before you start in post.

Join our staff networks

MoJ supports the valuable role of staff networks in providing peer support, acting as a voice within the Department and helping address staff concerns and issues. You can choose to join and get involved with one or more of our staff networks listed below:

  • ABLE network (disability)
  • Carers Network
  • Christians in MoJ
  • Frontline Staff Network
  • Gender Equality Network
  • Humanists in MoJ (HiMoJ)
  • The Civil Service Jewish Network (JNet)
  • Job Share Network
  • MoJ International & EU Nationals Network
  • MoJ Hindu Network
  • MoJ Jain Network
  • MoJ Muslim Network
  • Parents’ Network
  • PROUD (ethnic minorities staff)
  • Safe Space Forum
  • Sikhs in MoJ
  • Spirit (LGBT+ staff and allies)
  • Supporting the Workplace in Menopause (SWIM)

Together we are striving for a workplace where; difference is positively valued and recognised as a key to effective decision making; all employees are treated fairly and with respect and feel comfortable being themselves at work; all employees feel engaged and able to develop and progress; and leaders at all levels role model, champion and value difference and demonstrate inclusive leadership and the ability to build inclusive teams.

Wellbeing at work

At the MoJ, we have a work environment that supports employee health and wellbeing and empowers us to look after our health.

We are at our most productive and fully engaged at work when we are healthy, happy and able to be ourselves. MoJ recognises and values the benefits of a healthy and committed workforce.

Our Health and Wellbeing Strategy – Be Well - consists of four strands:

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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The department’s Employee Assistance provider is PAM Assist. Our EAP offers a wide range of support to staff including confidential advice on personal, social or work-related problems. You can get telephone or online advice and support on a wide range of topics from bereavement, moving house and managing money; to stress management and trauma support.

The PAM Life app

The PAM Life app is a new addition to the EAP service. It’s a free app that helps you to manage your health and wellbeing and make positive lifestyle changes. You can take the short wellness assessments, set yourself goals and win virtual badges for your achievements. To find out more about the EAP go to the dedicated intranet page once you join us, which includes guidance for staff and managers.