Head of Fees and Administrative Justice Policy

Ministry of Justice; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 71,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is seeking a Head of Fees and Administrative Justice Policy to provide strategic direction on fees policy. The role includes delivering ambitious income-raising initiatives while ensuring access to justice. Responsibilities include advising Ministers, managing multi-year reforms, and leading a high-performing team. With a salary range of £71,381 – £80,419 and hybrid working options, this position demands strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent strategic thinking skills for high-pressure policy areas.
• Ability to lead, manage and mobilise experts.
• Highly effective communication skills for complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality advice to Ministers on fees policy.
• Deliver income-raising reforms on time.
• Oversee delivery plans managing reactive work.

Skills

Strategic thinking skills

Leadership and management

Effective communication

Stakeholder management

Team management

Knowledge of courts or tribunal system

Job description

Head of Fees and Administrative Justice Policy

The Fees Policy team is a small unit within the Tribunals, Fees and Irregular Migration Division with responsibility for shaping and implementing fees policy across the MoJ. The role will provide strategic direction on departmental fees policy, delivering an ambitious programme of income-raising options while maintaining affordability and access to justice.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest quality advice to Ministers on the direction of fees policy, including sensitive and contentious areas.
• Deliver multi‑year income‑raising reforms on time, working closely with Finance, Legal and Analytical Services.
• Oversee the team’s delivery plans to manage reactive work from operational partners while maintaining focus on core priorities.
• Develop and maintain influential relationships with Ministers, advisers, finance, legal, analytical and operational colleagues, the judiciary and key contacts in other departments.
• Represent the Ministry in meetings with senior judiciary, HMCTS, other government departments and the centre.

Qualifications

• Excellent strategic thinking skills and the ability to set direction for a portfolio of work in a high‑pressure and complex policy area.
• Ability to lead, manage and mobilise experts, including analytical, legal and operational teams, to deliver policy outcomes through and with others.
• Highly effective communication skills, with the ability to analyse, interpret and translate complex policy and legislative issues into clear advice for Ministers.
• Personal credibility and excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills, capable of influencing and challenging at senior levels.
• Ability to establish and manage a high‑performing team, creating a culture of diversity, inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Ability to manage staff through periods of ambiguity and change, helping teams navigate day‑to‑day complexity.
• Knowledge and understanding of the courts or tribunal system or fees policy is desirable.

Salary and Working Arrangements

National salary range: £71,381 – £80,419. London salary range: £75,674 – £85,257. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of 60% office presence where required. The role is based in the UK only.

EEO and Disability Confident

The Ministry of Justice is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria.