Summer Intern - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Justice

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Summer Intern - Scotland

£21,775

Glasgow:

HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Job Title:
Summer Intern - Scotland

Duration:
Up to 12-week Fixed Term Contract

Location:
Glasgow

Pay Band:
AO 3 posts

Salary:

£21,775 per annum (pro rata)

Background:

HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, they are also responsible for non-devolved tribunals in Scotland and Northern Ireland, ensuring justice works for everyone.

Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms.

It is a cornerstone of our modern society and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it.

From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Key Purpose:

Working as part of a flexible team, you will be expected to undertake a range of the responsibilities and functions specified.

It is not intended that each post will be responsible for the full range of duties.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Criteria:

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Excellent communications skills
Strong IT, administration and organisational skills
Students in the final/penultimate year of under/post graduate study particularly welcome
You must be eligible to work in the UK for the entire duration of the internship

Locations
Applicants must be available to work at the placement site for the whole duration of the internship. We currently have vacancies in the following locations. Please see full Job Description for further detail on the selection process and criteria.

Operational Administrative Officer Roles:

Glasgow Employment Tribunal (x1), Glasgow Social Security and Child Support (x1), Glasgow Criminal Injuries Compensation (x1)

Application Process:

You will also be required to demonstrate in 250 words against each of the following Experience based questions:1)

Customer Service Skills
:
Provide an example of how you have ensured the delivery of good customer service in a challenging environment?
2)

Communication Skills
:
Provide an example of where you have adapted your communication style/s to suit your audience and achieve a positive outcome?

Selection Process:

Further Information
A Merit List of applicants meeting the required selection criteria will be kept for up to 6 months.

Salary:

£21,775 pro-rata

Additional Information:

Working Arrangements & Further Information

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.
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