International Senior Campaigns Advisor (SIO) – 65244 £37,683 – £48,067 London We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity. About the role Looking for an opportunity to work in a high-performing team on issues that really matter? The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has an exciting vacancy for an International Senior Campaigns Advisor in the Department’s Strategic Communications & Campaigns team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced and talented communications professional to work on high-profile international campaigns and issues in the International, Legal Services and Trade portfolio. You will be responsible for leading specific project portfolios and in-country programmes, working with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), Department for International Trade (DIT), and international and domestic stakeholders. You will help to define key campaign objectives, project manage major international programmes and events, build partnerships with stakeholders, create engaging content for external channels, support our GREAT Legal Services international work and evaluate the impact and successes of our communications activity. We also offer access to wide range of learning and development programmes that support your career journey. If you are an ambitious, hard-working and creative communicator with experience in developing, delivering and implementing campaigns in a fast-paced environment then we want to hear from you. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. Find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Job description The International Senior Campaigns Advisor role offers a rare opportunity to work on a key Ministry of Justice priority that sits within the International Portfolio, managing and delivering insight and evidence-based programmes on the ambitious international GREAT Legal Services campaign – part of the UK Government’s flagship GREAT campaign. The role involves leading on and building close working relationships with FCDO, DIT, running major international events, MoJ Trade and International teams, legal and wider professional services stakeholders and firms, and colleagues in embassies around the world. There is a level of expectation that you will be required to travel overseas to deliver on key campaign activity, with the team recently working alongside stakeholders in South Africa and the UAE. As part of the role and you may also be required to contribute towards the MoJ’s domestic agenda. You will lead teams responsible for the development and delivery of programmes, projects and major events including external suppliers and marketing agencies, to support the international growth of the UK legal services sector in priority markets. You will be expected to be confident in working with senior stakeholders and producing exemplary written content. The role is ideal for a dynamic and creative communicator who is passionate about delivering first class communications and campaigns and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You will report to the Head of International Campaigns. Key responsibilities Project manage and oversee delivery of the MoJ’s priority international campaigns – leading on specific project portfolios and country programmes, and key internal and external relationships. Translate the big picture ideas into action – take strategic aims and turn them into work plans, programmes and activity. Be a strong team player and be able to develop and foster long-term strategic partnerships both in and outside government. Work with other team members to develop, deliver and evaluate campaigns against clear objectives, outcomes and timeframes and embed work in insight and evidence. Act as a champion for our work across government, collaborating and building relationships with colleagues across the MoJ, other government departments, external organisations, firms and stakeholders, and colleagues in embassies and regional hubs around the world. Successfully deliver campaign messages across multiple platforms and channels working with stakeholders, partners and government. Lead on the development of excellent written content for external communications channels and official documents in support of campaigns and communications activity. Develop strong sector and market knowledge, and a good understanding of the business priorities for different policy areas, helping to anticipate and identify conflicting priorities and flagging risks by working closely with policy teams. Manage and motivate delivery teams to help you deliver on the above. Skills, experience and attributes Effective and persuasive communicator and project manager with previous experience leading programmes and campaigns. Be delivery and outcome-focused with excellent written and oral communications skills. Creativity and keenness to develop and deliver innovative, low and no cost external communication campaigns, using digital, owned, earned and offline channels. Ability to understand complex and technical policy issues and translate these for different external audiences, reacting quickly to unexpected developments. Excellent organisational skills and experience in managing delivery teams – motivated to work in a fast-paced, highly-motivated professional team. An enthusiastic and supportive team-player with a proactive attitude and collaborative working style. Comfortable and confident working with senior stakeholders (board level executives, senior officials and ministers) and managing these relationships. Previous experience working at international level is preferred. An interest in international work and the legal services sector is essential. Civil Service Behaviours We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture Making Effective Decisions Working Together Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. We support flexible working and most MoJ employees will be working a hybrid pattern, spending 2-3 days a week (pro rata) in an office, on average. If your office location is London, you will be eligible to receive London weighting. Sift will take place week commencing 17/10/2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 24/10/2025. As part of the application process you will be asked to complete a CV and a Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please align your CV with previous skills and experience. Maximum of 2 A4 pages. In your personal statement, please provide a short summary of how your experience, interests and skills match to the requirements of the role, as listed above, with a particular focus on civil service behaviours. Maximum 500 words. In the event that there is a high volume of applications, a short sift will be conducted based on the CV. Candidates selected for interview will be required to give a short presentation (max. 5 minutes). Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift or progressed straight to assessment/interview. Further information Job title: International Senior Campaigns Advisor Directorate: Communications and Information Directorate Department: Ministry of Justice Grade: Band B Working hours: Full time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Location: National, 102 Petty France, London Additional information Clearance level – please note that these roles require SC clearance which would normally require 5 years’ UK residency in the past 5 years. This is not an absolute requirement, but supplementary checks may be required for individuals who have not lived in the UK for the required period. This may mean that your security clearance will take longer or, in some cases, not be possible to progress. Benefits Learning and development tailored to your role A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity A civil service pension Annual Leave Public Holidays Season Ticket Advance Contact for applicants:Zoe.Holder@Justice.gov.uk Salary The national salary range is £37,683 - £41,506, London salary range is £43,647 - £48,067. Your salary will be dependent on your base location Additional Information Working Arrangements & Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks. Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on ‘modernised’ terms in their current post or onto ‘unmodernised’ MoJ terms if they are on ‘unmodernised’ terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Benefits The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service. There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order To Shared Service Connected Ltd (0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com); To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk); To the Civil Service Commission (details available here) The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.
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