Team Leader - Liverpool Confiscation (Ref: 5477)

Ministry of Justice UK; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to oversee the enforcement of Confiscation Orders and recovery of criminal fines. This role is integral to ensuring compliance and delivering justice, offering a chance to develop leadership skills in a supportive environment. You will manage a motivated team, prioritize tasks, and contribute to operational targets while enjoying benefits such as flexible working options and a generous pension contribution. If you are passionate about public service and making a difference, this position provides a rewarding career path.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension Contribution

Access to Learning and Development

Flexible Working Options

Inclusive Work Environment

Annual Leave and Public Holidays

Season Ticket Advance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills in managing teams.
• Experience in analyzing performance data and implementing improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to recover criminal fines and enforce Confiscation Orders.
• Ensure compliance with financial standards and audit processes.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Communication

Data Analysis

Job description

Team Leader - Liverpool Confiscation (Ref: 5477)

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Job Summary

Please refer to the detailed job description below.

Job Description

Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.

Our Team Leaders play a critical role in delivering justice by ensuring your team provides excellent administrative support to recover criminal fines and financial penalties imposed by the Courts. This role offers an opportunity to demonstrate and develop leadership skills.

About Us

Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is a key function within HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS). Enforcement ensures compliance with fines, Confiscation Orders, and Fixed Penalty tickets, working alongside criminal courts in England and Wales.

We seek individuals committed to public service and making a difference. If you are interested in a purposeful career, please apply.

Your Role

Our Regional Confiscation Units manage, collect, and enforce Confiscation Orders in the Crown Court, which require convicted defendants to pay amounts derived from their benefits.

You will lead a small team, prioritise work, and ensure your team is skilled and motivated. You will also oversee governance around the receipt, accounting, and transfer of money and data, including auditing financial movements and ensuring compliance with standards.

You will contribute to operational targets, analyze performance data, review procedures, and implement improvements. The role is challenging but rewarding, with development opportunities through HMCTS leadership programs.

Your Skills and Experience

Please refer to the full job description in the supporting document before applying. The role is office-based, with potential hybrid working arrangements. Standard hours are 37 per week, with flexible working options considered.

Travel and Visa Information

Occasional travel to other courts may be required. The role's salary falls below the threshold for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship from 4 April 2024 unless specific eligibility criteria are met. Applicants should consider their right to work in the UK accordingly.

Person Specification

Please refer to the detailed job description. Behaviours assessed include Leadership, Making Effective Decisions, and Communicating and Influencing.

Benefits

• Salary of £28,312 plus £8,201 Civil Service Pension contribution
• Access to learning and development
• Flexible working options
• Inclusive work environment
• Annual leave, public holidays, season ticket advance

Application and Selection

Further details and the application process are available at this link. The selection will assess Behaviours, Strengths, and Experience via Success Profiles.

Security and Eligibility

Successful candidates will undergo criminal record and baseline personnel security checks. The role is open to UK nationals, Irish nationals, Commonwealth and EU/EEA nationals with the right to work, and others as specified.

Contact

For inquiries, contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team at [e-mail] or call 0345 241 5359.