Full job descriptionGeneral InformationSalary

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

Working Pattern

Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working

Vacancy Approach

Cross Government

Location

Leeds, London

Region

London, Yorkshire and the Humber

Closing Date

01-Sep-2026

Post Type

Permanent

Civil Service Grade

Grade 7

Number of jobs available

2

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

21172
Descriptions & requirementsJob description
The Additional Funding Team sits at the centre of one of the Ministry of Justice’s top priorities: securing sustainable funding for critical justice services and helping ensure access to justice.
We are responsible for developing innovative and creative funding mechanisms that can generate significant new investment for departmental priorities, including legal aid and wider legal support services. Our work directly supports the Ministry’s mission to improve access to justice, helping people obtain the support and advice they need to resolve legal problems and navigate the justice system effectively.
Our flagship programme is the design, legislation and implementation of a new scheme to unlock funding from interest generated on legal client accounts. This is a complex, high-profile reform that offers a rare opportunity to shape policy from primary legislation through to implementation. The successful candidates will play a leading role in developing and delivering primary and secondary legislation, establishing new operational arrangements, and creating a sustainable funding stream that will have a lasting impact on the justice system.
The team works closely with colleagues across the Ministry of Justice, including Legal, Analytical, Strategic Finance and other policy teams, as well as major partners across government, particularly HM Treasury and often briefing to the highest levels of government. We also engage with external stakeholders, including financial institutions, regulators, legal representative bodies and law firms.
This is a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment where no two days are the same. Team members are expected to tackle complex policy challenges, navigate ambiguity, build influential relationships, and drive progress in an area of significant ministerial and senior official interest. The roles offer a unique opportunity to influence lasting, impactful policy at the heart of the justice system.
The team’s work has the potential to benefit millions of people by strengthening access to justice and supporting some of the most vulnerable members of society. It also attracts significant interest from Ministers, Parliament, the legal sector and the wider justice community, making it an ideal role for someone seeking to broaden their experience and build a strong track record of delivering high-impact reform.
Alongside the challenge and opportunity, you will join a friendly, supportive and highly collaborative team. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where colleagues are trusted, developed and encouraged to lead. If you are looking for a role that combines strategic influence, policy innovation, legislative delivery and meaningful public impact, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.
Exact portfolios will be agreed on appointment. Together, the two G7s will be responsible for:
*Developing robust, evidence-based policy options and recommendations for senior officials and ministers,
*Legislation
*Leading primary legislation, working closely throughout development with legal colleagues and to tight deadlines
*Working in parallel, and at pace to develop secondary legislation, flexing to developments and decisions in primary legislation
*Designing practical, efficient and effective mechanisms to turn the policy into a workable system that maximises returns for the dept and minimises risk.
*Developing ways to test and challenge the system to manage legislative and delivery risks pre-launch
*Briefing senior leaders and Ministers on complex policy, delivery and progress.
*Building effective stakeholder relationships
*Across MOJ functions, including legal, policy, analysts and strategic finance. We aim to take a ’One Team’ approach involving them from the earliest stages of development, encouraging a culture of collaboration and joint working and inviting friendly challenge
*Engaging strategically and building relationships with departments across government, regulators, legal firms, the banking sector, legal support bodies and other stakeholders
*Working with others to find creative and effective solutions to sometimes knotty and complex problems
*Leading on team planning, risk management and governance. Working as part of a wider programme of work, aligning and adapting work in a continually changing environment, thinking ahead and managing risks proactively.
*Leading teams of up to 5 people, coaching and getting the best out of every team member to maximise collective team delivery. Adapting to change, leading through ambiguity and creating an environment of transparency and psychological safety
Additional Information
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.
Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles: All successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) - See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity).
For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location’s respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended).
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