20535 - Corporate Operations and Projects Manager


Company:	Ministry of Justice
Salary:	£40,014 - £42,859
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, WC2A 2LL
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

Corporate Operations and Projects Manager

Region: London

Grade: HEO

Post Type: Fixed term

Length of employment: 2.5 years

Working Pattern: Full Time

Directorate: Deputy Chief Executive Office

Team: Corporate, Estates and Infrastructure Team

Clearance: CTC required

Job summary

This is an exciting time for the Judicial Office’s Corporate, Estates and Infrastructure Team. The Judicial Office has expanded the services it provides to judges and magistrates across England and Wales and has more than doubled in size over the last three years (to c480 staff). Strong corporate services are central to enabling us - and the judiciary we support - to deliver at our best.

The Judicial Office performs a unique role with some of the most senior judges in England and Wales in historic locations. This job will put you at the heart of that. The successful candidate will help shape and deliver the core services which allow the office to run smoothly. This role offers the opportunity to lead a varied portfolio of projects across the Corporate, Estates and Infrastructure Team, and is a key part of a dynamic wider unit.

You will need to think creatively, work flexibly and lead the delivery of several corporate services across multiple locations. You will gain an insight into what is needed to make the judiciary function effectively. You will be supported by an experienced team but will need to be able to work autonomously and build effective relationships across the organisation. Your work will require you to deliver for internal and external stakeholders, to drive change and to make things happen.

The role is available for level transfer and for suitable candidates on promotion. It is also available on loan.

The Judicial Office

The Judicial Office is an Arms’ Length Body of the Ministry of Justice. We are dedicated to supporting the judiciary as the third arm of the state, and answer to the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales and the Senior President of Tribunals as we help them to fulfil their responsibilities. We promote and safeguard judicial independence to maintain confidence in the rule of law. We are proud that our work serves to reinforce the pre-eminence of our judiciary and maintain the UK’s position as a leader in legal services, a position which allows the UK to thrive and benefits every part of society. Our specialist teams support 23,000 judicial office holders in an evolving justice system. Our work includes providing legal, policy and handling advice to the senior judiciary on the fulfilment of their statutory functions. We advise on relationships with government, Parliament and other UK and international legal jurisdictions and support communication with the public. We provide human resources, training, and library and information services to the judiciary.

Location

The team is based in the Thomas More Building in the Royal Courts of Justice (RCJ). The post is eligible for hybrid working, the current requirement being a minimum 60% of time spent onsite due to business requirements. The successful candidate will also be required to travel sometimes to attend meetings and staff events in other locations across England and Wales. This will require flexibility where necessary.

Key activities and responsibilities:

Reporting to an SEO, you will also work closely with the G7 Head of Corporate Operations on several discrete portfolio areas. You will take a lead role in delivering core business services across the Judicial Office—bringing clarity, structure and momentum to priority work.

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