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22748 - Senior Strategy Advisor, Strategy, Priorities, and Innovation Directorate
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Senior Strategy Advisor
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Strategy, Priorities, and Innovation Directorate
The Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) central Strategy, Priorities, and Innovation Directorate is recruiting for a Senior Strategy Advisor. This campaign is open to current civil servants on level transfer and suitable candidates on promotion.
Location:
Successful candidates will have the option to be based at one of the following locations:
- 102 Petty France, London
- 5 Wellington Place, Leeds
Occasional travel between the two locations may be required. We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your base location.
Ways of Working:
- Full-time, part-time, or job share options
- Flexible working patterns
Salary:
Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Department’s pay on transfer/pay on promotion rules.
About the Role:
The Strategy Unit provides integrated, system-wide advice to ministers on important policy, transformation, and delivery issues. The role involves:
- Strategic coordination
- Intelligence gathering
- Strategic and surge projects
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Skills and Experience:
Essential:
- Think critically and analytically
- Be sensitive to the wider context
- Build relationships and work collaboratively
- Work flexibly and at pace
Application Process:
You will be assessed against the Civil Service success profiles framework. You must provide a CV, a Statement of Suitability, and examples of your behaviors.
Interview:
Interviews will be carried out remotely and will include a 5-minute presentation. The interview will assess behaviors and strengths.
Working Arrangements:
- Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows
- Minimum of 60% of working time in an office
Benefits:
- Annual Leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years’ service
- Pension: Choice of pension schemes
- Training: Extensive range of training and development opportunities
- Networks: Employee-run networks for minority groups
Diversity & Inclusion:
We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. To find out more, visit: Equality and Diversity
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Contact Information:
For more information about the role, contact Issy.Gill@justice.gov.uk
Application Details:
- Job Reference: 22748
- Closing Date: 12-Oct-2026
- Post Type: Permanent
- Civil Service Grade: SEO
- Number of jobs available: 1
- Reserve List: 12 Months
- Job ID: 22748
Additional Information:
- Nationality Requirements: UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK, nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme, individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain, and Turkish nationals with the right to work in the Civil Service.
- Redeployment Interview Scheme: MoJ is committed to providing opportunities to those at risk of redundancy.
- Reserve List: A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
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