Publications Lead (Job share), Independent Monitoring Boards and Lay Observ

at  Ministry of Justice

Salary
£38,661 - £42,019 pro-rata
Number of jobs available
1
Detail of reserve list
12 Months
Region
London
City/Town
London
Building/Site

HEO

Post Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
Part Time/Job Share
Role Type
Other
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities?
No
Job description

SKILLS

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Written test

The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.
Additional Information

ABOUT THE ROLE

IMBs have a statutory duty to produce an annual report covering the monitoring in their prison or immigration detention facility every year. This role is responsible for supporting Boards to publish these reports and ensuring the evidence provided supports what is being said. Day to day, you will also provide excellent customer service and expert advice to Boards/members to ensure that reports are factchecked, formatted, branded and published in line with national standards and expectations.
You will be a motivated, enthusiastic individual with experience of working in a fast-paced environment.
The increasing profile of the IMBs make this an exciting time to join the organisation.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our teams and welcome applications from less represented groups.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Key responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Running a professional and timely production, tracking, scheduling and publication process for all Board annual reports.
• Proofreading and formatting all reports in line with annual report templates and guidance, ensuring all reports are as clear and accessible as possible and recommending changes to Boards as needed.
• Identifying any potential breaches of GDPR, contradictory statements, or content that could attract unwarranted media attention or be considered defamatory.
• Being the point of contact for Board Chairs and members on Board annual reports. Liaising with members on the production of individual reports, taking into account Board needs but ensuring national standards are met.
• Carrying out all national pre-publication factchecking and internal circulation procedures in line with national MoUs/SLAs with monitored services (MoJ, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service and the Home Office).
• On occasion supporting struggling Boards with the drafting of their annual report, either directly or through the regional support.
• Ensuring guidance for writing of annual reports, including the IMB style guide and annual report templates/guidance, is regularly reviewed and refreshed.
• Liaising with the communications team to ensure that press releases are prepared for publication.
• Liaising with the communications team regarding key messages Boards are reporting that might warrant press interest.
• Liaising with the policy team regarding key concerns Boards are reporting that might warrant further policy exploration.
• Coordinating and advising on copyright issues and permissions.
• Managing the IMB report inbox.
• Delivering training to members on the annual report process when necessary.
• Ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion is considered during the application of all tasks and championed during interaction with the membership.
• Working collaboratively with the staff team. Performing other job-related duties as required.