Head of International, Judicial Office

**General Information**:

- Salary
- £61,201 - £69,338
- Working Pattern
- Full Time
- Vacancy Approach
- Cross Government
- Location
- London
- Region
- London
- Closing Date
- 03-Jul-2025
- Post Type
- Permanent
- Civil Service Grade
- Grade 7
- Number of jobs available
- 1
- Reserve List
- 12 Months
- Job ID
- 6857

**Descriptions & requirements**:

- Job description

**Summary**

This is an exciting opportunity to work in support of the development of the rule of law internationally and in international affairs, working directly with the most senior judges in England and Wales at a significant time nationally and internationally.**Overview of role**

The Judicial Office was established in 2006 following implementation of the Constitutional Reform Act 2005, which made the Lord Chief Justice (LCJ) the Head of the Judiciary of England and Wales.-
The Head of International advises the senior judiciary on international affairs, supports the judiciary’s international priorities and leads a team to develop judicial engagement, including through the organisation and management of high-profile international conferences, training events and visits.-
The post-holder will be expected to quickly develop a keen understanding of the priorities, risks and opportunities for senior judges, build relationships across the judiciary, Whitehall and internationally and be robust in protecting the constitutional independence of judges. It is an opportunity to be at the heart of the judiciary’s work and have responsibility for delivering the new strategy.**Specific responsibilities**:

- Drive forward the strategic priorities in international engagement, which have been agreed by the Lady Chief Justice and senior judges, across all judicial international activity.
- Build trusted relationships with relevant senior judges
- Advise the judiciary on international affairs, taking care to safeguard domestic judicial independence and reputation w appropriate.
- Develop an ambitious programme of international activities by judges, seeking new opportunities to develop effective rule of law programmes.
- Build a network to collaborate ly with the FCDO, MOJ and other Government and NGO partners to explain judicial priorities and deliver effective rule of law programmes internationally.
- Maintain effective partnerships with officials in the UK Supreme Court and devolved administrations
- Develop and line-manage the Judicial Office International Team to deliver an ambitious programme of international engagement.
- Maintain oversight of the budget for international relations.

**Essential skills**:
Good understanding of international affairs with a background in international policy and experience of cross Whitehall coordination- Confident engaging internationally at the most senior levels- Ability to deliver complex messages and influence seniors, internally and externally.- Ability to communicate clearly (written and oral briefs) to senior stakeholders, delivering high-quality analysis and briefings.- Ability to motivate and support teams, leading in a complex and challenging environment.- Good judgement with the ability to navigate through a complex set of issues and assess the balance of risk and opportunity**Desirable skills**:
Background in policy in rule of law, or justice systems, specific expertise in European and/or Commonwealth affairs would be welcome.- Experience of day to day management of events, visits and conferences and project management skills in large-scale conferences/events.- Additional Information

**Working Arrangements & Further Information**

For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location’s respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).

**Flexible working hours**

**Benefits**

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
**Annual Leave**

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service.

T is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

**Pension**

The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.

**Training**

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

**Networks**

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. T are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and l