12702 - Team Leader, Planning and Operational Support Team, Judicial Office in Leeds

Team Leader, Planning and Operational Support Team, Judicial College – Executive Officer (EO)

The Judicial College is an independent branch of the Civil Service dedicated to supporting judicial independence and training the judiciary. The College supports the Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals, delivering around 2,000 judicial seminars each year and developing digital training platforms. This role is based in London or Leeds, with travel to other sites as required.

Overview

We are looking to appoint an Executive Officer to lead a team of event organisers within the Planning and Operational Support Team (POpS). The team supports magistrate training programmes across various delivery methods – digital, face‑to‑face and blended learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of event organisers at AO grade to provide administrative support for magistrate training.
• Manage team people issues including performance, attendance and conduct in line with HR policies.
• Establish, monitor and revise plans for the administrative support of jurisdictional training programmes.
• Collaborate with other team leaders and managers to ensure the wider training programme is effectively managed and resourced.
• Maintain accurate records of attendees at training events to support budget management.
• Support senior managers in the design, testing and embedding of new or improved administrative procedures.
• Set up and manage the training event area on the College’s online Learning site, overseeing course pages, bookings and materials.
• Ensure appropriate training venues are booked and delegates are fully informed of arrangements.
• Attend training events to provide event support when required.
• Take minutes of committee and planning meetings when required.

Other Duties

• Work flexibly and undertake other duties reasonably requested by line management that are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience leading and managing a team.
• Experience in operational delivery and customer service.
• Strong numerical accuracy, monitoring and quality‑checking skills.
• Planning and managing a large portfolio of work.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Collaborative working skills.
• Good IT skills across a wide range of platforms (e.g., Excel, Microsoft Office Suite).

Selection Criteria

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together

Working Hours

This is a full‑time role (37 hours per week) with a flexible working policy. The post can be based in London or Leeds, with occasional travel to the other sites.