Assistant Disclosure Specialist or Business Co-Ordinator (Ref:81611)

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Job description:

As an Assistant Disclosure Specialist or a Business Co-Ordinator, you will be contributing towards the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Team’s important and varied functions.  The Team covers the whole of the Department in terms of Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulation (EIR), and casework relating to the UK General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and Data Protection Act (DPA) 2018. FOI topics may include requests for information about court cases, Legal Aid payments, prison and court security matters, formulation of policy, and the work of Ministers.  You will need to work closely with Press Office, Private Office, and the Senior Civil Service.

The main tasks include:

Assistant Disclosure Specialist

•    You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong and supportive working relationships with key stakeholders including our network of drafters, Private Office, Press Office, and the Information Commissioner’s Office.
•    You will target support and provide training where it is required which promote the business’ ability to manage requests on time, lawfully, and in line with departmental policy and procedure.
•    You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, alongside the ability to advise colleagues.
•    Guidance, Training and Development: You will support the delivery of our expanding programme of guidance and training to staff across the Department on FOI, EIR and GDPR/DPA matters, ensuring the Department has the capability to meet obligations under the legislation.
•    There will be a need to work flexibly across all parts of the team in response to business needs.
•     Produce guidance for and provides advice to a network of over 200 staff across the MOJ; identifies and ensures appropriate handling of sensitive and complex cases.

Business Co-Ordinator

•    This role will be responsible for the effective running of MOJ’s FOI and DPA operations and have responsibility for the management of our inbox. Amongst other things the team is the central point of contact for the public and Department on FOI and DPA, and EIR matters.
•    This role will be responsible for Management Information and statistical data for all MOJ Senior Civil Servants; and manages the Department’s FOI transparency obligations. 
•    This role will have responsibility for the Case Management System and ensuring it is accurate and in line with statutory requirements.

Essential experience:

•    Collaborative approach, able to build strong relationships across boundaries, within team, across MOJ and with external stakeholders.
•    Drafting and communications skills, with a demonstrable ability to deliver clear and persuasive arguments that are effective in reaching targeted audiences.
•    A strong commitment to delivering a high-quality service and regularly reviewing processes.
•    A good attention to detail even with short deadlines. 

Desirable experience

•    Working knowledge of Freedom of Information Act 2000, Environmental Information Regulations 2004, Data Protection Act 2018, and the General Data Protection Regulation.

Personal Development:

The role is an opportunity to gain an insight into the work of the MOJ as it cuts across all aspects of the Department and provides visibility at senior levels.  We are looking for individuals with excellent collaboration skills, who are approachable, enthusiastic, and wanting to deliver a quality service to the Department and its customers.

Success Profile Elements

Behaviours:

Working Together

Delivering at pace

Communicating and influencing, and

Managing a Quality Service

Should the volume of applications received exceed expectations, we shall carry out an initial sift on – Managing a Quality Service

We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ

Job contact :

• Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com
• Telephone : 0845 241 5359

Recruitment team

• Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com