Training Facilitator

The Judicial Office (JO) reports to, and is accountable to, the Lady Chief Justice (LCJ). It was established in 2006 to provide support to the LCJ and to the wider judiciary in upholding the rule of law and in delivering justice impartially, speedily and efficiently, following the Constitutional Reform Act 2005. In addition, we support, and are accountable to, the Senior President of Tribunals, whose responsibilities extend to Scotland and Northern Ireland.,

How we train Magistrates to meet these challenges is paramount. A review of the volume and type of training we provide was therefore undertaken. We looked at a range of issues, including the latest advances in digital training, the profile of the magistracy within the judiciary, and how the Judicial College works with HM Courts and Tribunals service to deliver that training.

The changes we have implemented are aimed at ensuring our training supports the recruitment and retention of a diverse Magistracy which reflects the society it serves, that the Magistracy is confident and competent in meeting the future needs of the justice system, and that it continues to have the profile it deserves within the judiciary. Hybrid Working Requirement This position is eligible for hybrid working and will involve regular travel throughout the South West to deliver in-person training sessions at various locations.

Summary of the role Working with the Regional Learning Partner and existing Training Facilitator, the Training Facilitator will lead the delivery of world-class judicial training within their region to equip Magistrates with the competence and confidence they need to carry out their responsibilities as Judicial Office Holders. The post holder will be one of a number of such Training Facilitators across England and Wales who collectively provide a supportive network.

Much of the training delivered will be face-to-face and the Training Facilitator will be required to travel to training venues within their region. Training events are in the main one-day duration but there may be the occasional requirement to deliver multiday events. Some courses will be delivered by pairs of trainers and others by a single trainer, very occasionally three or more may be used.

Some events will be delivered online. Responsibilities,Activities & Duties:
Deliver training (face-to-face and virtually) within their region in line with the national minimum training programme for magistrates and local requirements. Continuous improvement, through building knowledge and understanding of magistrates in their region to better identify with learners and tailor facilitation over time. Ensure feedback from delegates and other stakeholders is taken on board to improve content and delivery of training.

Keep up to date with relevant legal changes to ensure training content is accurate. Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders, such as Legal Advisers and Magistrates, to bring relevant subject matter expertise to training where required. Work collaboratively with the Learning Partner and Operational Support staff to support the planning and coordination of training. Champion new approaches to training delivery with delegates and relevant Stakeholders.

Essential Knowledge, Experience and Skills
1. Legally qualified in accordance with the Authorised Court Staff (Legal Advice, 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).

All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to…