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Army Employment Tribunal Higher Executive Officer

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UK Ministry of Defence

22d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • Glasgow

AI generated summary

  • You should be an effective communicator, able to engage stakeholders, proficient in MS Office, and have prior case management experience.
  • You will analyze legal claims, coordinate witness administration, write submissions, manage finances, oversee an Administrative Officer, and support SEO team tasks as needed.

Requirements

  • A good communicator, both written and verbal
  • Ability to liaise with different stakeholders at all levels
  • Computer literate, with experience of using MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, One Note, Teams and Outlook
  • Previous case management experience

Responsibilities

  • Working daily with solicitors, discussing, analysing and resolving legal issues which arise from new claims, and deciding on the appropriate legal response to the claim before approving the final defence that will be lodged at Tribunal
  • Developing the strategic approach and ongoing strategies for claims by analysing and understanding the legal advice received. Following liaison with other areas of the Army and MoD, this will then be used to give instructions to solicitors
  • Coordinating the administration of witnesses for Employment Tribunal hearings and the collation of witness statements
  • Writing submissions to the Treasury, Ministerial Submissions and Defensive News Briefs
  • On completion of hearings, you will work as a part of the team identifying any lessons learned, logging them and sharing them. You are also likely to conduct reviews of case management processes to identify areas for improvement
  • Coordinating, inputting and provision of statistics, with responsibility for finance tasks on a monthly and quarterly basis and providing input and advice to the Senior Executive Officer (SEO) Team Leader for policy issues and statistical returns
  • Handle the workflow, training, development and welfare of one subordinate Administrative Officer (AO)
  • Support and lead other tasks as required by the SEO Team Leader, and wider business, in accordance with business need

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format, requiring you to be in the office at least 60% of the time (3 days a week).

What are the working hours for this position?

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

What is the salary for this role?

The salary for this position is £36,530, with the Ministry of Defence contributing an additional £10,582 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Is there a probation period for new recruits?

Yes, external recruits who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.

How many days of annual leave are provided?

You will receive 25 days of paid annual leave, which increases by one day per year to a maximum of 30 days upon completion of 5 years of service.

What are the essential criteria for this role?

The essential criteria include being a good communicator, ability to liaise with different stakeholders, being computer literate with MS Office applications, and having previous case management experience.

What benefits are available for Army Civil Servants?

Benefits include a highly competitive pension scheme, personal and professional development opportunities, enhanced parental and adoption leave, and access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

What is expected in the application process?

Applicants will need to provide a personal statement of no more than 500 words evidencing their skills and experience against the essential criteria for the role, specifically highlighting relevant case management experience.

Will I need to attend interviews in person?

Yes, interviews will be held in person in Glasgow.

Does the role involve managing a team?

Yes, you will be responsible for handling the workflow, training, development, and welfare of one subordinate Administrative Officer (AO).

What security checks are required for candidates?

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and meet security requirements for a security check level appointment.

Are there opportunities for professional development or apprenticeships?

Yes, there are opportunities for personal and professional development, including working towards membership of a professional body or undertaking a modern apprenticeship as part of your role.

What is the policy regarding smoking at the workplace?

The Ministry of Defence has a Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, prohibiting smoking and the use of all tobacco products within the Defence working environment.

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We protect the security, independence and interests of the United Kingdom at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the UK’s Armed Forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget. Our priorities 2015 to 2020 are to: protect our people project our global influence promote our prosperity maintain a strategic base and integrated global support network, and manage the Department of State