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Chief of Staff - Justice AI Unit (Ref: 17140)

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Ministry of Justice

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • London
    Remote

AI generated summary

  • You must have senior stakeholder support experience, strategic thinking, strong communication skills, decision-making ability, agility, resilience, relationship management, and AI/digital context knowledge.
  • You will oversee strategic initiatives, enhance processes, manage operations, support leadership, analyze issues, and coordinate activities across the Justice AI Unit for efficient delivery.

Requirements

  • Senior stakeholder support: You have experience working directly with senior leaders at SCS2 / C-suite level, supporting decision-making, managing priorities and coordinating complex, high-profile work.
  • Strategic thinking: You understand the broader context and organisational priorities and can align your work and advice to deliver against them, particularly in a fast-moving or evolving environment.
  • Communication: You can communicate clearly and confidently, work with a range of audiences, and provide high-quality advice. This includes the ability to produce written briefings for senior stakeholders.
  • Effective decision-making: You can make informed decisions in complex and technical environments, weighing different factors and understanding potential impacts.
  • Agile working: You can manage multiple priorities, adapt quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Personal resilience: You remain focused and composed under pressure, maintaining pace and quality in challenging situations.
  • Stakeholder management: You have strong experience of building and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, inside and/or outside government.
  • AI, digital and departmental context: You have experience working in an AI, digital, data or technology environment, and can translate the AI Action Plan for Justice and wider departmental priorities into delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee strategic business initiatives from development through to delivery, supporting implementation of the AI Action Plan for Justice.
  • Support senior leaders in decision-making, programme management and delivery of key initiatives across AI, digital and operational priorities.
  • Review, design and improve organisational structure, identifying capability gaps and putting plans in place to address them.
  • Improve processes and ways of working to increase efficiency, productivity and delivery pace across the Justice AI Unit.
  • Support the business management and day-to-day operations of the Justice AI Unit, ensuring clear oversight of priorities, risks, finance and resources.
  • Coordinate the unit’s enabling activity, including people, communications and engagement, to support effective delivery and alignment across the department.
  • Work with the Chief AI Officer to maximise value by maintaining a clear focus on priorities, coordinating and triaging work effectively, and using sound judgement to support delivery across the Justice AI Unit and wider MoJ.
  • Act as an informed adviser to the Chief AI Officer, providing clear and timely analysis of key issues and priorities across the AI portfolio and wider stakeholder landscape, with practical advice and handling plans for emerging issues.
  • Ensure strong join-up across the Justice AI Unit leadership team and that inputs into senior discussions are well considered, aligned and timely.
  • Lead and support leadership team meetings, setting clear agendas and driving delivery of cross-cutting actions and outcomes, including leading workstreams from concept through to completion where required.
  • Manage and act as a point of contact for the Chief AI Officer’s team and senior stakeholders, including Directors General, Ministers and Permanent Secretaries, ensuring priorities are clearly communicated and connections are made as needed.
  • Lead a high-performing team that can operate effectively at pace within a fast-moving, ambiguous and high-profile environment.
  • Shape and influence teams and stakeholders to ensure organisational priorities are delivered, surfacing tensions and resolving issues where they arise.
  • Analyse and synthesise a wide range of information at pace, using both quantitative and qualitative evidence to provide clear and well-judged recommendations to senior stakeholders.
  • Manage multiple issues, workstreams and initiatives concurrently, maintaining oversight and ensuring delivery through to completion, including where work is delivered through others.
  • Act as a subject matter point of contact within the unit, handling queries, developing action plans, and supporting the preparation and delivery of communications and engagement activity.
  • Coordinate core operational activity across the Justice AI Unit, including finance, operations, people and communications and engagement, with line management responsibility for a small team.

FAQs

What is the job title for the position being advertised?

The job title is Chief of Staff - Justice AI Unit (Ref: 17140).

Where is this position based?

This is a nationally based role that can be located in various regions across England and Wales, including East Midlands, London, North East England, and more.

What are the main responsibilities of the Chief of Staff?

The main responsibilities include overseeing strategic business initiatives, supporting senior leaders in decision-making, improving processes and ways of working, and managing the day-to-day operations of the Justice AI Unit.

What skills and experience are required for the role?

Essential skills include experience with senior stakeholders, strategic thinking, effective communication, decision-making in complex environments, agile working, personal resilience, and knowledge of AI and digital contexts.

How should I apply for the position?

Candidates must submit a CV and a Personal Statement outlining their experience and addressing specific criteria from the person specification.

What should the Personal Statement include?

The Personal Statement should be no more than 500 words and should address the criteria of senior stakeholder support and strategic thinking.

Will there be an interview process?

Yes, successful candidates will be invited to a virtual panel interview, which will include a short exercise or presentation.

What is the salary for this position?

The salary for the Chief of Staff position is £71,381, with an additional employer contribution towards a Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Are there benefits associated with this role?

Yes, benefits include access to learning and development, flexible working options, a Civil Service pension, annual leave, public holidays, and season ticket advances.

What behaviors will be assessed during the selection process?

The behaviors assessed will include Seeing the Big Picture, Communicating and Influencing, and Delivering at Pace.

Is there a requirement for security checks?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.

Who can apply for this position?

The job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, EU countries, and others with the right to work in the UK.

What should candidates do if they have questions about the job?

Candidates can contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team via the provided email or telephone number for any questions regarding the job.

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