International Bilateral Engagement Team Leader

International, Rights and Constitutional Policy Directorate (IRCPD) is recruiting permanently for a Grade 7 International Bilateral Engagement Team Leader. This campaign is open to current civil servants on level transfer and suitable candidates on promotion. Candidates are reminded that to be eligible for this campaign; you must still be employed as a civil servant at the point of accepting the role. If you resign or your FTA contract ends before you are made and accept an offer, you will become ineligible and you will be withdrawn from the process., This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented and supportive team at the heart of the MoJ's international work. The International Engagement Team is a busy, collaborative and enjoyable place to work, with a strong team culture and a varied portfolio that offers plenty of opportunities to make an impact. We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident leader who enjoys working with people, thrives on variety and can bring energy, sound judgement and a strategic perspective to a demanding but rewarding role. The post would suit either an established Grade 7 looking for a new challenge or an ambitious and experienced SEO ready to take the next step. You will lead the delivery of a high-profile programme of international engagement, working closely with ministers and their Private Offices, senior officials, policy teams across Whitehall and international government representatives. You will have opportunities to influence how the department engages internationally, develop strong networks across government and beyond, and help turn ministerial priorities into successful engagements and tangible outcomes. The role calls for someone who can balance strategic thinking with effective delivery, manage competing priorities and remain calm and adaptable when circumstances change. Just as importantly, we want someone who enjoys leading and developing people, builds a positive and inclusive team culture and helps colleagues thrive in a fast-moving environment. Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead, develop and support a high-performing team, providing clear direction, coaching and opportunities for professional development, while contributing to the leadership of the wider division and directorate.
• Shape and deliver the department's international engagement programme, identifying opportunities that advance MoJ and wider HMG objectives and respond to evolving ministerial priorities working closely with the Grade 7 Head of International Strategy.
• Develop and oversee delivery of a programme of high-impact engagements, visits and events for ministers and senior officials, ensuring effective delivery and management of associated budgets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with UK diplomatic posts overseas, diplomatic missions in London and senior stakeholders across government and the justice sector to advance departmental objectives.
• Working with the G7 Head of International Strategy, coordinate international engagement across the department, working closely with ministers, policy officials, operational teams and private offices to ensure a coherent and strategic approach.
• Represent the department credibly and effectively with senior partners, influencing and collaborating across organisational boundaries to achieve shared outcomes.
• The role may also include negotiations and leading elements of wider international justice policy.
This post holder will report to the Grade 6 Head of International Engagement, Strategy and Ukraine Response. This role sits alongside the Grade 7 Head of International Strategy. Together, the two Grade 7s will provide leadership across a team comprising five SEOs, four HEOs and a Fast Streamer. The postholder is expected to have line management responsibility for approximately five colleagues, although the precise allocation of responsibilities will be agreed upon appointment. Other similar roles may be available and suitable merit listed candidates may be offered these roles., It is difficult to prepare for strength type questions. However, you can think through your answers, focus on your achievements and aspects you enjoy and decide how these can be applied in the organisation and role. While strengths questions are shorter and we do not expect a full STAR response, the panel is interested in your first reaction to the question and information or reasoning to support this. 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Essential:
• Excellent leadership and team management
• Organisational and planning skills, ability to drive forward a broad portfolio of work
• A proven track record of collaborative working
• Credibility engaging with external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly to set and meet deadlines, manage competing demands and prioritise where appropriate
• An ability to manage your own resilience and that of your team/colleagues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to convey complex and sensitive information clearly and concisely
• Interest in foreign policy and international relations and ideally experience of diplomacy and/or delivering international engagement., Presentation
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MoJ is the largest government department, employing over 90,000 people with a budget of approximately £10 billion. Each year, millions of people use our services across the UK - including at 500 courts and tribunals, and 133 prisons in England and Wales. Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice The Work of the International Engagement Team The International Engagement Team plays a central role in shaping and delivering the Ministry of Justice's relationships with countries around the world. We work at the intersection of domestic justice policy and international diplomacy, helping to advance the department's priorities, strengthen international partnerships and promote UK interests overseas. Our work is varied, fast-paced and often high-profile. We lead the planning and delivery of overseas visits by MoJ ministers, coordinate incoming international visits and support bilateral engagement and negotiations with international partners. We work closely with ministers, their Private Offices, colleagues across Whitehall, the FCDO and our diplomatic network overseas. We also work across the department to ensure that international engagement is strategic, makes a real contribution to MoJ's policy objectives and delivers value for money. The team offers a unique vantage point across the department's priorities, combining exposure to senior decision-makers with the opportunity to help shape how MoJ engages with the world.

The national salary range is £58,511- £65,329, London salary range is £63,343 - £70,725. Your salary will be dependent on your base location, Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Department's pay on transfer / pay on promotion rules.,
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• WHO - What it was? How you approached the work/situation? What the Outcomes were, what did you achieve?Or
• STAR - What was the Situation? What were the Tasks? What Action did you take? What were the Results of your actions?
Please also refer to the CS Behaviours framework for more details at this grade, 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. There 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. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Eligibility Staff on fixed term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition. Vacancies advertised "cross-government" are only open to all Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who were appointed on merit following a fair and open competition; or were appointed to a permanent post through an exception in the Civil Service Commissioners' rules. Support
• A range of 'Family Friendly' policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
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• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.
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