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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.
The post holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:
- Lead the review and further development of core CT policy frameworks, such as the Managing Extremism Policy Framework.
- Ensure that all CT operational policy is developed in alignment with our strategic approach to counter terrorism in prisons and probation more broadly linked to the objectives of CONTEST and Prevent in the Home Office.
- Lead a Band 6 Policy Officer in a range of important activity.
- Lead the development of new CT operational policies in the sector, such as improving how we identify and disrupt extremist gangs, improving how terrorist risk behaviour more generally is identified, reported, challenged and managed, creating practical CT policy guidance for governors and developing a heatmap of terrorist risk in establishments and HMPPS capability/response.
- Play a key HQ leadership role in the event of a critical incident.
- Become an active and engaged member of the team to help it flourish, support the team with administrative tasks and engage in JEXUs broader corporate activities.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and are not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
Overview of the job
The Joint Extremism Unit (JEXU) is jointly run by HM Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) and the Home Office, Office of Security and Counter Terrorism (OSCT) and is the strategic centre for all counter-terrorism work in HMPPS. It has oversight of delivery across the end-to-end offender management process, including probation. The unit drives closer working with strategic policy and law enforcement partners, with HMPPS retaining its responsibility for operational management decisions, and Home Office for counter-terrorism and counter-extremism policy across government.
The unit encompasses the entire policy making process, from strategy to operational delivery and consists of a mix of policy officials and operational staff across England and Wales.
JEXU is currently introducing, reviewing and developing a number of counter- terrorism policies, the design and implementation of which will require leadership, specialist knowledge and understanding of extremism and terrorism. The post holder will manage a small team dedicated to developing and delivering counter- terrorism policy. They will be managed by the Policy and Projects Team lead who will support the post holder to present developments to JEXU Senior Management Team and the post holder will have regular sessions with the Head of JEXU.
Summary
The post holder will focus on developing JEXU policies and reviewing and evaluating existing policy. Working closely with multiple stakeholders across government and academia is essential. Core stakeholders include Whitehall departments, Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), police, Charity Commission, Ofcom, local authorities and community leaders.
The post holder will manage their team to conduct research, analysis and evaluation of policy areas which include; strengthening vetting of staff, reviewing engagement with external groups and charities and continuing to develop interventions to lead offenders away from extremism in prisons.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The post holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
The post requires expertise in Islamist and Right Wing Terrorist ideology, extremist narratives, groups and networks in the UK.
To lead in the creation, development and analysis of policy designed to identify and counter terrorism and extremism in prisons and probation.
To commission and oversee quality research and analysis within JEXU and work closely with relevant departments across government to ensure a consistent approach to counter-terrorism.
To deliver a project management approach to policy areas.
To act as a point of expertise on Islamist extremist individuals, groups and ideologies in the UK; including briefing a wide range of audiences across governments and partners on the outcome of research.
Developing a system to ensure JEXU is kept up-to-date with relevant think- tank and academic research and analysis in the subject area.
To deliver excellent line management and leadership duties.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The post holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the post holder.
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£12,987 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
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- 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
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- Email : Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com
- Telephone : 0845 241 5358
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