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General Information

Working Pattern
Full Time, Flexible Working
Vacancy Approach
Internal
Location
National
Region
National
Closing Date
12-Aug-2026
Post Type
Expression of Interest
Civil Service Grade
SCS 1
Number of jobs available
1
Reserve List
6 Months
Job ID
20923

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

The Role: Deputy Director – Facilities Management & Technical Services

Key Responsibilities:

  • Senior Business Owner for HMCTS's Facilities Management (£77m per annum) and Security (£86m per annum) contracts, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, value-for-money services across the estate.
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Facilities Management, Security and Technical Services, ensuring the estate remains safe, secure, compliant, operationally resilient and fit for purpose.
  • Work closely with Commercial and Contract Management Directorate (CCMD) colleagues to drive supplier performance, commercial governance, continuous improvement and value for money across major outsourced contracts.
  • Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary team of over 70 colleagues, fostering a high-performing culture and providing professional leadership across facilities management, security and technical services functions.
  • Develop and maintain effective relationships with HMCTS Operations, the judiciary, Ministry of Justice colleagues, partner organisations and external suppliers to ensure estate services support the effective delivery of justice.
  • Provide strategic advice and assurance to senior HMCTS and Property Directorate leaders on facilities management and security matters.
  • Lead the development of future service delivery arrangements, including the successful reprocurement of the national FM and Security contracts ahead of their expiry in 2029.
  • Support the delivery of HMCTS's Estates Strategy, ensuring that facilities, security and technical services contribute to organisational priorities, sustainability objectives and the long-term stewardship of the estate.

Skills & Experience:

  • Significant experience leading facilities management and technical services within a large, complex organisation, ensuring the delivery of safe, secure, compliant and operationally resilient services.
  • Strong commercial acumen with experience overseeing major outsourced service contracts and significant budgets, driving supplier performance, value for money and continuous improvement.
  • A proven ability to think strategically and lead complex programmes, service transformation or organisational change, balancing long-term objectives with operational delivery and risk management.
  • Exceptional communication and relationship management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders, boards, operational stakeholders and external partners to achieve organisational outcomes.
Additional Information

Terms of Appointment

Full time – up to 9 months.

Location

National

Eligibility

This post will be open and advertised to all G6's and substantive SCS1 across MoJ.

Can you apply if you are on Loan into MoJ (including Executive Agencies)?

No

Process

Application: 

You should provide a CV and a personal statement of no more than 750 words, which must clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role as set out above.

Interview:

You will be assessed against the essential criteria.

Contact Information
If you require any assistance please contact us on scsrecruitment@justice.gov.uk. Please quote the job reference in your email to enable us to support you more quickly.

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Application form stage assessments

Experience
We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods
CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability
Statement of Suitability
Guidance for the Statement of Suitability
Please provide your CV and Statement of Suitability (max 750 words) outlining relevant experience against job description included in this advert.
Evidence of Experience
CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates
20th & 21st August - Due to the recruitment timetable, we are unable to accommodate requests for alternative interview dates. Please only apply if you are available to attend on one of these dates.
Candidates will be interviewed based on their skills and expertise and how they support the objectives of the role, with reference to the skills and experience set out above.
Level of security checks required
Security Clearance (SC)

Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.  Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.