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Judicial Appointments Commission - Senior Selection Exercise Manager (Ref: 91813)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need strong project management, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to learn new software quickly.
  • You will lead recruitment exercises, manage a team, ensure quality in planning and delivery, liaise with stakeholders, conduct briefings, identify improvements, and handle reporting and budgets.

Requirements

  • Strong project management skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills including the ability to prioritise effectively, deliver on time and provide high quality customer service.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience of engaging and communicating with senior stakeholders (equivalent to Director and above within the civil service, Chief Executive and Board Chair in other sectors).
  • Excellent attention to detail in drafting, planning and delivery.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to adapt your communications approach for different audiences.
  • A good understanding of how operational delivery, quality assurance, governance and policy are co-dependent functions in a delivery organisation.
  • The ability to quickly learn to use unfamiliar software to a good standard, with appropriate training.

Responsibilities

  • Overseeing the delivery of several JAC recruitment exercises from concept to delivery and making final recommendations.
  • Leading a small but busy team of selection exercise managers, quality assurance managers and selection exercise support officers to deliver several high-quality recruitment exercises.
  • Quality assuring selection exercise planning and delivery, including ensuring accuracy in scoring and feedback to candidates.
  • Liaising with stakeholders across the JAC and wider judiciary to ensure the delivery of recruitment exercises that meet the needs of courts and tribunals across England and Wales.
  • Leading the delivery of key operational activities including recruitment briefing sessions and candidate helpdesks.
  • Proactively identifying opportunities for improvement to operational planning and delivery of JAC selection activity.
  • Completing exercise reporting information and budgetary management.
  • Act as a role model for immediate team and colleagues across the JAC.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Senior Selection Exercise Manager for the Judicial Appointments Commission.

What are the main responsibilities of the Senior Selection Exercise Manager?

The main responsibilities include overseeing recruitment exercises, leading a team, quality assuring selection processes, liaising with stakeholders, delivering operational activities, identifying improvement opportunities, and managing exercise reporting and budgets.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should possess strong project management skills, excellent organizational and stakeholder engagement skills, attention to detail, strong communication skills, and an understanding of operational delivery and governance.

Is previous line management experience required?

While it is not essential, previous line management experience is desirable.

How many recruitment campaigns are launched by the JAC?

The JAC launches a new recruitment campaign every couple of weeks.

What are the working arrangements for this role?

The role currently supports a hybrid working model, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office, although the requirement may increase during selection activities.

What kind of training will be provided?

Training will be provided to help candidates quickly learn to use any unfamiliar software necessary for the role.

Is there a specific timeline for the interview process?

Interviews are expected to take place during the weeks commencing December 16, 2024, or January 6, 2025.

Are there any specific benefits offered with this position?

Yes, benefits include an attractive annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities, a choice of pension schemes, and access to learning and development.

Who should I contact for more information about the job?

You can contact Meena Islam, Head of Operational Delivery, at meena.islam@judicialappointments.gov.uk for more information about the job.

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