Deputy Director, Digital Project and Change Delivery
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS)
SCS Pay Band 1
Closing Date: 23:55 on Sunday 1 February 2026
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Contents
Person
Introduction
The Role
Benefits
Specification
Recruitment
Diversity &
FAQs
Contact Us
Process
Inclusion
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Welcome to HMCTS
Thank you for your
Thank you for your interest in the Digital
We particularly encourage applicants from
Project and Change Delivery Deputy
diverse backgrounds. If you believe you
interest in this exciting
Director role. It is an exciting opportunity to
have the skills and qualities we are looking
role within Digital and
work at the heart of one of the largest
for, then I would be delighted to hear from
departments in Whitehall.
you.
Technology Services
This deputy director-level role will be
Best wishes,
central to shaping the future of digital
John Laverick
justice services, affecting millions of people
across the UK. You will provide strong,
Chief Digital Information Officer
strategic, and inspiring leadership for your
team. You will be joining a great team and
working on some of the most complex and
important issues to ensure HMCTS’s digital
platforms and tools deliver significant
taxpayer value whilst meeting operational
priorities.
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About the Ministry of Justice
The Ministry of Justice is a
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) works to
modern and efficient criminal courts
protect and advance the principles of
system.
major government department at
justice. Our vision is to deliver a world-class
the heart of the justice system.
•
justice system that works for everyone in
A beacon for justice and the rule of law:
to uphold the rule of law at home and
We deliver some of the most
society.
abroad; promote our world-leading legal
fundamental public services
The justice system plays a crucial role in
services, which contribute to economic
our success as a nation - keeping people
growth; and deliver accessible and
including courts, tribunals,
safe, emphasising fairness, guaranteeing
timely civil, family and administrative
prisons, legal services, youth
individual rights and giving businesses
justice.
justice, probation services, and
confidence to flourish.
For more information on who we are and
attendance centres.
The delivery of our three strategic
what we do, please visit:
outcomes are central to doing this:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisatio
ns/ministry-of-justice.
• Punishment that cuts crime: to rebuild
confidence in the criminal justice system
by protecting the public and reducing
reoffending with a sustainable and
effective prison and probation service.
• Swifter justice for victims: to rebuild
confidence in the criminal justice system
by ensuring timely, just outcomes for
victims and defendants through a
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About Digital & Technology Services
Digital and Technology Services (DTS) designs, builds and runs the digital services of HMCTS. These services are used by people at vulnerable
times. It’s important work, and it’s not easy.
Our responsibilities include supporting, managing and developing digital services, and making sure they are legislatively compliant and fit-for
purpose. We work closely with operational teams, MoJ Justice Digital and external suppliers to support the business, keeping the needs of the
users at heart.
Our mission is to enable swift access to justice through our digital services. We aim to foster an environment that empowers colleagues,
encourages accountability, welcomes measured risks and values the ability to say no when needed.
DTS is divided up into the following business areas:
• Digital Delivery
• Digital Operations
• Cyber Security
• Digital Architecture
• DTS Project Delivery Team
• Business Operations
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About the role
Job Title
Existing Civil Servants will be appointed in
priorities and delivered to time, cost, and
line with the Civil Service pay rules in place
quality standards.
Deputy Director, Digital Project and
on the date of their appointment.
Change Delivery
Reporting to the Chief Digital and
Contract Type
Information Officer (CDIO), the role
Location
provides visible leadership across project
This role is being offered on a permanent
National
delivery and digital workstreams, enabling
basis.
joined-up delivery and timely resolution of
The MoJ is working to open more Justice
This role has a minimum assignment
inter-programme challenges.
Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite
duration of 3 years - in line with the
Offices over time. Click here to learn more
deliverables identified. Please note this is
The postholder will also lead delivery of the
about where our currently open Justice
an expectation only, it is not something
Decommissioning and Legacy Risk
Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite
which is written into your terms and
Mitigation (DLRM) Programme — a
Offices are, to identify where you may be
conditions or indeed which the employing
Government Major Projects Portfolio
based.
organisation or you are bound by.
(GMPP) initiative addressing legacy
technology, cyber and operational risks.
Please note the requirements for travel and
The Role
Acting on behalf of the Senior Responsible
level of flexibility available as set out in the
Owner (SRO), they will ensure that the
FAQs section.
The Deputy Director, Digital Project and
Change Delivery is a senior leadership role
programme delivers against its business
Salary
within HMCTS Digital and Technology
case, meets the highest technical and
Services (DTS). The postholder will be
security standards, and contributes to the
The salary for this role is set within the MoJ
responsible for driving delivery excellence
modernisation and resilience of HMCTS’s
SCS PB1 range (£81,000 - £117,800).
across a portfolio of digital and technology
digital estate.
change initiatives, ensuring that projects
and programmes are aligned to HMCTS
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Key Responsibilities
Project Delivery Groups. Champion best
innovative technologies (such as AI and
practice in agile and hybrid delivery,
Low Code) to accelerate progress,
Portfolio Delivery
build programme management maturity,
reuse capabilities, and reduce cost and
• Provide strategic leadership across the
and embed performance insights and
risk.
DTS portfolio of projects and
continuous improvement across teams.
• Provide authoritative advice to senior
programmes, ensuring work is
Leadership of the Decommissioning and
stakeholders — including HMCTS and
effectively sequenced, prioritised and
Legacy Risk Mitigation (DLRM)
MoJ leadership, the Infrastructure and
governed to deliver HMCTS’s strategic
Programme
Projects Authority, Cabinet Office and
objectives. Shape the overall portfolio
HM Treasury — and represent the
roadmap, aligning investment and
• Lead the delivery of the DLRM
programme in key assurance and
delivery capacity with business
Programme on behalf of the Senior
investment forums.
priorities, and maintain oversight of
Responsible Owner (SRO), providing
interdependencies to ensure coherent
strategic direction and day-to-day
• The DLRM Programme addresses
and sustainable progress.
oversight of the Programme Director
some of HMCTS’s most complex digital
and delivery teams. Ensure commercial,
and operational challenges, from legacy
• Lead prioritisation and trade-off
technical and operational delivery are
system retirement to large-scale data
decisions where resource constraints or
fully integrated, risks are managed
migration. The postholder will combine
risks arise, balancing short-term
proactively, and business case benefits
strategic foresight with strong delivery
operational needs with long-term
are realised.
discipline to ensure progress towards a
transformation goals. Work
modern, secure and sustainable
collaboratively with peers across DTS
• Champion high standards of delivery
technology estate.
and the HMCTS Change Portfolio
practice and governance, maintaining
Directorate to enable integrated
progress across this complex, multi-
Cross-Government Engagement and
planning and shared accountability for
supplier environment and managing
Governance
delivery outcomes.
dependencies across HMCTS and MoJ.
• Act as a senior digital leader across
• Strengthen capability and consistency
• Ensure all delivery approaches meet the
HMCTS, engaging with MoJ, GDS, and
across the digital delivery profession by
highest technical and security
cross-government delivery and
overseeing the Digital Workstreams and
standards, making appropriate use of
assurance bodies as required.
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• Lead DTS contributions to HMCTS
• Contribute to Spending Review and
governance boards and cross-cutting
investment case development,
delivery forums, including ministerial
particularly in relation to legacy
briefings and PAC/NAO engagements
mitigation, Reform transition, and digital
as necessary.
operations continuity.
Team and Community Leadership
Leading Through Ambiguity / Vision for
the Future
• Provide line and professional leadership
to the Heads of Project Delivery and
• Deliver insights that shape
Digital Workstreams.
organisational design, enabling future-
ready structures and ways of working.
• Embed a culture of delivery,
accountability and professional
• Be a stabilising force during times of
excellence within the change
change, guiding teams through
community.
transition with clarity, empathy, and a
focus on maintaining momentum and
• Champion the Civil Service values,
morale.
model inclusive leadership, and foster a
culture where diverse teams can
succeed.
Financial and Commercial Stewardship
• Ensure delivery is underpinned by
strong commercial and financial
management, with robust oversight of
business cases, budgets, procurement
pipelines and in-flight delivery
performance.
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Organogram
HMCTS Digital & Technology Services
John Laverick
Chief Digital
Information Officer
Deputy
Director, Digital
Director, Chief
Deputy
Deputy
Change &
Product Officer
Director, Chief
Director, Digital
Project Delivery
Architect
Operations
Programme
Director,
Deputy
DLRM
Director, Digital
Deputy Director,
Delivery
Cyber Security
Head of
Workstream
Delivery
Head of
Programme
Delivery
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Person Specification
It is important through the recruitment
Essential Experience:
• Financial and commercial acumen:
process that you give evidence and
Experience managing major capital
examples of proven experience of each of
• Portfolio management: Proven experience
programmes and supplier delivery.
the essential and desirable criteria.
managing complex, interdependent
portfolios with high levels of scrutiny,
Desirable Experience:
Later on in the pack you will be told what is
commercial exposure and legacy risk.
being assessed at which stage of the
• Knowledge of HMCTS, justice systems, or
process.
• Leadership: Excellent leadership in agile
other operational government services with
and hybrid delivery contexts, including
critical national infrastructure dimensions
navigating challenges across multi-vendor
MoJ SCS Pay Band 1 Behaviours:
and cross-government ecosystems.
You will also be assessed against the following
• Programme delivery: Strong understanding Behaviours during the Recruitment Process:
of IPA Gateway Reviews, cross-
government project delivery standards, and
• Changing and Improving
assurance practices in high-accountability
• Making Effective Decisions
public service environments.
• Delivering at Pace
• Stakeholder engagement: Skilled in
• Leadership
engaging senior governance and
assurance forums, including boards,
• Communicating and Influencing
Treasury, and Ministers.
• Working Together
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Read more in the Civil Service Success
Profiles Section.
Strengths
We are looking to understand what motivates
and energises you. We want to see what your
natural strengths are and what interests you.
Strengths may be assessed at interview, but
these are not shared in advance.
Civil Service Leadership Statement:
All leaders within the Civil Service are
expected to demonstrate the qualities within
the Civil Service Leadership Statement during
their Staff Engagement Exercise.
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The Recruitment Process
Recruitment Process
Application
Find out more information about our
application process here.
The selection process will be chaired by John
You will need to complete the online
Laverick, Chief Digital Information Officer,
application process accessed via the
After the Application Stage
Digital and Technology Services. Other panel
advertisement for this role.
members will be communicated to shortlisted
You will be advised whether your application
candidates prior to interview. The panel will
This should be completed no later than 23:55
has been shortlisted for the next stage of the
satisfy the Civil Service panel requirements on on Sunday 1 February 2026. As part of the
selection process. If you are shortlisted, we will
application process, you will be asked to
diversity.
contact you to arrange the next stage of the
complete:
selection process.
Support during the selection process
1. Responses to the eligibility questions to
Unfortunately, due to the anticipated number of
If you need any support or have any questions
check you are eligible to apply for the role. applicants for this role, we are unable to
during any stage of the selection process,
2. A response to whether you would like to
provide feedback to those not successful at
please contact the SCS Recruitment Team
request reasonable adjustments during
shortlist stage. Candidates who are shortlisted
scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk.
the selection process. The Disability
and attend an interview will be offered verbal
Support section explains how adjustments
Stages of the selection process
feedback from a member of the interview
can be made to the selection process to
accommodate a disability.
panel.
Internal Stakeholder Conversations
3. You will also need to complete a CV and
Other Assessment
You are invited to arrange an informal
Statement of Suitability. It is important
Staff Engagement Exercise
discussion with John Laverick to learn more
that your CV and Statement of Suitability
about the role and the organisation before
give evidence and examples of how you
The Staff Engagement Exercise (SEE) is an
applying. This is not part of the assessed
meet the essential experience set out on
opportunity to engage in a two-way discussion
elements of the selection process.
page 10. The Statement of Suitability
on a set topic area with a group of staff from
should be no more than 750 words.
the organisation. The topic area will be shared
with you in advance. An Occupational
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Psychologist will brief you before the
After the Panel Interview
assessment, observe the assessment and
debrief you. They will facilitate a discussion to
Following the interview, the performance of all
seek feedback from the staff, which will be
candidates will be reviewed, and the
considered alongside their own observations
successful candidate identified. All candidates
will be notified of the outcome as soon as
What is being assessed?
possible after the conclusion of all interviews. If
you are not the successful candidate but you
.
The Civil Service Leadership Statement.
meet the standard required, you may be invited
Panel Interview and Presentation
to have your details retained on a merit list to
be considered for future SCS roles.
You will be invited to attend an in-person
interview and presentation at 102 Petty
France, London with the selection panel. You
will be asked to prepare a verbal presentation
based on a topic that will be provided in
advance. The interview and presentation will
last for approximately 1 hour.
What is being assessed?
Behaviours, as listed on page 11
Strengths
You will be informed at interview which
strengths you are being assessed against.
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Civil Service Behaviours
What are Behaviours?
Leadership
stakeholders and utilise these to achieve
positive outcomes.
The Civil Service recruits using Success
You visibly demonstrate the organisation’s
Profiles and Behaviours are an element of
values in all your activity, leading authentically. Changing and Improving
Success Profiles used to see whether
You seek to engage staff in the aims of the
candidates are able demonstrate specific
organisation and communicate the
You create an environment of continuous
Behaviours associated with the role they are
organisation’s strategy in an inspiring way. You improvement and change. You see the benefit
applying for during the selection process.
create an inclusive and fair culture which
of change and promote this within your area of
creates a sense of belonging by treating staff
responsibility. You identify business needs,
In this process the below Behaviours are most as individuals and actively valuing diversity
both current and future, and use this to identify
relevant to this role and will be assessed
within the organisation. You empower teams
opportunities for change, utilising innovative
during the interview stage of the process. The and individuals to excel by creating a shared
solutions that benefit the end user. You are
definitions of Behaviours are set out below:
vision and objectives and demonstrate trust in able to embed change, managing risks. You
evaluate the impact of change against the
Communicating and Influencing
staff by giving autonomy.
expected outcomes for service users and the
You communicate clearly and with confidence, Working Together
public.
both verbally and in writing. You are open,
You work collaboratively to achieve outcomes
Delivering at Pace
honest and transparent in your
both within your area of responsibility and
communications. You communicate effectively across the organisation. You create a
You translate organisational strategy into clear
with internal and external senior stakeholders
supportive working environment where all
objectives for activity within your area of
to present information in a convincing and
opinions are considered, and individuals are
responsibility. You promote this amongst staff
influential manner. You tailor your
valued for their expertise and unique
and ensure teams take responsibility for
communication methods and content to the
contribution. You proactively maintain
delivering against objectives. You prioritise
audience, simplifying strategic messages.
relationships with peers and external senior
competing or conflicting demands and are able
to decisively adjust activity based on changing
requirements. You manage resource
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effectively to enable those in your area of
responsibility to deliver. You delegate
effectively, managing any risks associated with
doing so.
Making Effective Decisions
You make defensible, objective and fair high-
impact decisions, considering the impact on
the service user and wider organisation. You
are willing to take ownership of your decisions,
being transparent and open about the reasons
for them. You effectively analyse data to make
evidence-based decisions, whilst being
comfortable taking considered risks based on
the best evidence available. You consult with
others to incorporate views and professional
expertise, ensuring appropriate individuals are
involved in the decision-making process.
Please click here or more information on
Behaviours and Success Profiles.
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Guidance for writing your Statement and CV
As part of the application process, you need to
experience required for the role and describe Providing a name-blind CV and Success
submit a Statement and CV. Both your
the outcome that came from this.
Profile Statements
Statement and CV should demonstrate how
In both your CV and Success Profile
you meet the essential experience outlined in
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to
Statements please remove references to any
the Person Specification section.
support your application, however, all
personal information that could identify you.
examples and statements provided must be
For example:
Ensure you read through the role information
truthful, factually accurate and taken directly
thoroughly and identify the essential criteria for
• Name and title
from your own experience. Where plagiarism
each area. You should ensure you provide
has been identified (presenting the ideas and
• Educational institution names
evidence for each of the essential experience
experiences of others, or generated by artificial • Age and gender
which are required for the role in your
intelligence, as your own) applications may be • Email address
Statement and CV. You may not be
withdrawn and internal candidates may be
• Postal address and telephone number
progressed to the next stage of the
subject to disciplinary action.
assessment process if you do not provide this
• Nationality and immigration status.
evidence.
Please see our candidate guidance for more
This will help us to recruit based on your
information on appropriate and inappropriate
knowledge and skills, and not on your
When structuring your Statements try to:
use.
background, gender or ethnicity. Recruiting this
• Evidence your experience by using
way is called name-blind recruitment.
subheadings and paragraphs. This will help
For more information on how to write your
to ensure you are writing about the
Statement and CV please visit the Civil Service
experience that is directly relevant for the
Careers Website
role you are applying for.
• You should ensure that you detail recent and
relevant examples of the essential
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Expected Timeline
We will try and offer as much flexibility as we can, but it may not be possible to offer alternative dates for assessments or interviews. You are
therefore asked to note the below timetable, exercising flexibility through the recruitment and selection process, in order to meet the dates given.
Please note that these dates may be subject to change.
The anticipated timetable is as follows:
Advert Closing Date
23:55 on Sunday 1 February 2026
Outcome of CV and Statement of Suitability
Week commencing 9 February 2026
Other Assessment Stages
Week commencing 23 February 2026
Panel Interview and Presentation
Week commencing 9 March or 16 March 2026
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themselves, to feel supported and have a
privilege entitlement to mark the King’s
strong sense of belonging in the workplace.
Birthday.
Our commitment to creating a diverse and
inclusive workforce is reflected in all of our
Flexible Working
people policies and strategies.
While not every type of flexible working will be
Benefits
suitable for every role and business area,
flexible working can take many forms and The
As an HMCTS employee, you’ll be entitled to a Ministry of Justice is committed to delivering its
large range of benefits which include but are
business effectively and sustainably by
not limited to:
creating modern and inclusive workplaces that
enable smart, flexible and hybrid working.
Pension
For more information on our amazing benefits
The Civil Service Pension Scheme is one of
including our Civil Service Pension Scheme,
the best workplace pension schemes in the UK annual and special leave, and our Equality,
public sector. Visit
Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing schemes
www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk for
please visit our Senior Civil Service website.
Our departmental values - purpose, humanity, more details.
openness and together - are at the heart of our Generous Annual Leave and Bank Holiday
commitment to create a culture where all our
Allowance
people are able to thrive and flourish in the
workplace.
25 days annual leave on entry, increasing on a
sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service.
We want to attract and retain the best talent
This is in addition to 8 public holidays. This will
from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
be complemented by one further day paid
We want everyone to be the best of
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Disability Support
What reasonable adjustments can be made • An interview at a certain time of day.
recruitment team at
if I have a disability?
scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk.
This is not an exhaustive list but rather some
We are committed to supporting all candidates examples of how we can support you during
Do you offer a Disability Confident Scheme
to take part in the recruitment process. This
the SCS Recruitment Process.
for Disabled Persons?
includes supporting individuals who have a
disability by making reasonable adjustments to
As a Disability Confident employer, the MoJ
Whilst we aim to confirm all adjustments
the recruitment process.
offer an interview to disabled candidates who
requested, there may be occasions where this meet the minimum selection criteria, except in
If you feel you require any kind of support
isn’t possible. If an adjustment cannot be
a limited number of campaigns. This could be
and/or would like to discuss this with someone, provided, the reasons for this will be explained in terms of the advertised essential skills
please indicate ‘yes’ to requesting reasonable
to you.
and/or application form sift criteria. Within the
adjustments in your application form and
Help with your application
application form, you will be asked if you would
ensure that you respond to the Reasonable
like to be considered for an interview under this
Adjustments Scheme team by email.
It is important you contact us as early as
scheme, so please make us aware of this
possible by email if you would like to request
when prompted.
How we can support you
reasonable adjustments so that the recruitment
There are many types of reasonable
process runs smoothly for you.
adjustments that can be made during
If you do decide during the process that you do
assessment processes.
require adjustments and you have not
Examples of some types of adjustments
completed all your assessments, please
include:
contact the SCS recruitment team in advance
of your next assessment.
• Extra time to complete assessments.
• Providing a break within an assessment.
If you have any questions in advance of
• Providing interview questions in a written
making your application regarding reasonable
format at the interview as well as orally.
adjustments, please contact the SCS
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FAQs
Can I apply if I am not currently a civil
Am I eligible to apply for this role?
to make a complaint, you should contact
servant?
scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk in the first instance.
For information on whether you are eligible to
Yes.
apply, please visit Gov.UK.
If you are not satisfied with the response you
receive from the Department, you are able to raise
Is this role suitable for part-time working?
Is security clearance required?
a formal complaint in the following order.
This role is available for full-time or flexible working Yes. If successful you must hold, or be willing to
1. To Shared Service-Connected Ltd (0845 241
arrangements (including job shares). To discuss
obtain, security clearance to SC level. More
5358 (Monday to Friday 08.00 - 18.00) or e-
your needs in more detail please get in touch with
information about the vetting process can be found
mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-
the SCS Recruitment Team.
here.
enquiries@gov.sscl.com)
Where will the role be based?
Will this role be overseen by the Civil Service
2. To Ministry of Justice Resourcing (resourcing-
Commission?
The base location of this post is flexible and can be
services@justice.gov.uk)
based at any of our buildings across England and
No. However, the recruitment process will still be
3. To the Civil Service Commission
Wales.
governed by the Civil Service Commission’s
(https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov
Recruitment Principles.
Relocation costs will not be reimbursed.
.uk/contact-us/)
What do I do if I want to make a complaint?
This role will also require travel. If the successful
What should I do if I think that I have a conflict
candidate is not London based, travel to London
The law requires that selection for appointment to
of interest?
will be needed several times a month.
the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and If you believe that you may have a conflict of
open competition as outlined in the Civil Service
Can I claim back any expenses incurred during
interest you must declare it by contacting SCS
Commission’s Recruitment Principles.
the recruitment process?
Recruitment on scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk
Should you feel that the recruitment process has
before submitting your application.
Unfortunately, we will not be able to reimburse you, breached the recruitment principles and you wish
except in exceptional circumstances.
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Data Sharing
We will ensure that we will treat all improve these experiences, and ultimately
2. Processing is of a specific category of
organisation performance.
personal data and it is necessary for the
personal information in accordance
purposes of identifying or keeping under
with data protection legislation,
Sensitive personal data is personal data
review the existence or absence of equality
revealing racial or ethnic origin, political
including the General Data
of opportunity or treatment between groups
opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or
of people with a view to enabling such
Protection Regulation and Data
trade union membership, and the processing of
equality to be promoted or maintained.
genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of
Protection Act 2018.
uniquely identifying a natural person, data
3. Please note if you are successful in your
Data Sharing
concerning health or data concerning a natural
application your sensitive personal data will
person's sex life or sexual orientation.
be used as part of the on-boarding process
To process your application your personal data
to build your employee record.
The legal basis for processing your
will be shared with the Ministry of Justice SCS sensitive personal data is:
For further information please see the GDPR
Recruitment Team, campaign Panel Members
Privacy Notice.
and anyone else necessary as part of the
1. Processing is necessary for reasons of
recruitment process.
substantial public interest for the exercise
of a function of the Crown, a Minister of the
The legal basis for processing your
Crown, or a government department: it is
personal data is:
important to know if groups of staff with
Processing is necessary for the performance of
specific demographic characteristics have a
a task carried out in the public interest.
better or worse experience of working for
Personal data are processed in the public
the Civil Service, so that appropriate action
interest because understanding civil servant
can be taken to level this experience;
experiences and feelings about working in the
Civil Service can inform decision taken to
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent where it is found. To learn more, please see the Civil Service People Plan and
the Civil Service D&I Strategy
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Contact us
Should candidates like to discuss the role in more detail before
submitting an application, please contact SCS Recruitment on
scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk.
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