Chief Executive Officer, HM Courts and Tribunals Service
CompanyMinistry of Justice UK
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/3/2026
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Description
Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield, York
Job Summary
The HM Courts and Tribunal Service is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice operating on the basis of a partnership between the Lord Chancellor, the Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals.
HMCTS operates in a unique constitutional environment; with all staff having a joint responsibility to the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals for the effective, efficient and speedy operation of the courts and tribunals. A transparent and constructive relationship between the Chief Executive Officer and all three principals is essential to preserve and protect the independence of the judiciary. The HMCTS Framework Document sets out how the constitutional balance between the judiciary and executive is reflected in the governance, financing and operation of HMCTS.
For more information please see the attached candidate pack.
Job Description
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the delivery of day-to-day operations, administration of the agency's objectives and for the leadership of its staff. As CEO you will support and advise the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals in delivery of key priorities for the justice system, in a manner consistent with the independence of the Judiciary and the HMCTS Framework document.
You will be responsible for leading, with the judiciary, the implementation of criminal court reform following Sir Brian Leveson’s independent review and working with Executive Committee colleagues across MoJ on ambitious transformation, ensuring HMCTS and MoJ are modern, digital organisations fit for the future. This will require a sustained focus on operational performance, ensuring that services remain accessible, efficient and responsive to the needs of all users.
For more information please see the attached candidate pack.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the delivery of day-to-day operations, administration of the agency's objectives and for the leadership of its staff. As CEO you will support and advise the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals in delivery of key priorities for the justice system, in a manner consistent with the independence of the Judiciary and the HMCTS Framework document.
You will be responsible for leading, with the judiciary, the implementation of criminal court reform following Sir Brian Leveson’s independent review and working with Executive Committee colleagues across MoJ on ambitious transformation, ensuring HMCTS and MoJ are modern, digital organisations fit for the future. This will require a sustained focus on operational performance, ensuring that services remain accessible, efficient and responsive to the needs of all users.
For more information please see the attached candidate pack.
Person specification
To help you succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
Job Summary
The HM Courts and Tribunal Service is an executive agency of the Ministry of Justice operating on the basis of a partnership between the Lord Chancellor, the Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals.
HMCTS operates in a unique constitutional environment; with all staff having a joint responsibility to the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals for the effective, efficient and speedy operation of the courts and tribunals. A transparent and constructive relationship between the Chief Executive Officer and all three principals is essential to preserve and protect the independence of the judiciary. The HMCTS Framework Document sets out how the constitutional balance between the judiciary and executive is reflected in the governance, financing and operation of HMCTS.
For more information please see the attached candidate pack.
Job Description
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the delivery of day-to-day operations, administration of the agency's objectives and for the leadership of its staff. As CEO you will support and advise the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals in delivery of key priorities for the justice system, in a manner consistent with the independence of the Judiciary and the HMCTS Framework document.
You will be responsible for leading, with the judiciary, the implementation of criminal court reform following Sir Brian Leveson’s independent review and working with Executive Committee colleagues across MoJ on ambitious transformation, ensuring HMCTS and MoJ are modern, digital organisations fit for the future. This will require a sustained focus on operational performance, ensuring that services remain accessible, efficient and responsive to the needs of all users.
For more information please see the attached candidate pack.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is responsible for the delivery of day-to-day operations, administration of the agency's objectives and for the leadership of its staff. As CEO you will support and advise the Lord Chancellor, Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals in delivery of key priorities for the justice system, in a manner consistent with the independence of the Judiciary and the HMCTS Framework document.
You will be responsible for leading, with the judiciary, the implementation of criminal court reform following Sir Brian Leveson’s independent review and working with Executive Committee colleagues across MoJ on ambitious transformation, ensuring HMCTS and MoJ are modern, digital organisations fit for the future. This will require a sustained focus on operational performance, ensuring that services remain accessible, efficient and responsive to the needs of all users.
For more information please see the attached candidate pack.
Person specification
To help you succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:
- Excellent senior leadership skills, as a Chief Executive or in a similar senior leadership post, with the ability to inspire staff, build engagement and capability to deliver results.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
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Selection process details
We expect the process for this role to be as follows:
- The closing date for applications is 23:55 on Tuesday 30th June 2026
- Meet with key stakeholders, potentially including a senior Minister and the Lady Chief Justice week commencing 20th July
- Take part in assessments, including a Stakeholder Engagement Exercise and Psychometrics
To Apply, Please Submit Your Application Including The Following Information, Online At Www.gatenbysanderson.com No Later Than 9am On Tuesday 30th June 2026
- Your CV, no more than two A4 sized pages with educational and professional qualifications and full employment history, including an explanation of any gaps in your employment history, and details where possible of budgets and numbers of people;
- A short covering statement of no more than two A4 sized pages (1000 words) explaining why this appointment interests you and how you can evidence your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the ‘Person Specification’ section in this pack;
- A diversity monitoring form. All applicants are invited to complete this information to assist the Civil Service with monitoring its recruitment process. All data is reported in an anonymous and aggregate format and will not be seen by anyone assessing your application;
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
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Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Schem
e to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : GatenbySanderson
- Email : James.payne@GatenbySanderson.com
- Email : Olivia.robinson@gatenbysanderson.com