Policy Advisor Recall Policy - Youth Justice and Offender Policy

We are looking for a motivated policy professional to join a welcoming and supportive team to help address the growing recall population and improve the criminal justice system.

• Develop and monitor policy on recall reforms within the Sentencing Act.
• Identify and develop non‑legislative policy options for further reforms to the recall process.
• Provide critical policy support and evidence‑based advice to senior leaders, Ministers, Parliamentarians and stakeholders.
• Prepare oral and written briefings, parliamentary questions and correspondence.
• Scoping, planning and managing projects, including risk, issue and dependency management.
• Maintain and own close relationships with MoJ, HMPPS, government departments and third‑sector partners.
• Deliver clear, well‑researched and timely advice on live policy matters and prison demand and release perspectives.

• Strong ability to work collaboratively across teams and confidently represent government with external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and adjust to changing demands, prioritising work accordingly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailoring work to different audiences.
• Strong influencing skills, including the confidence to provide constructive challenge.
• Creative problem‑solving skills and ability to propose innovative solutions.
• Ability to work closely with operational colleagues, analysts and lawyers to understand data, legal framework and policy issues.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex information from a range of sources and fit it into the wider picture.

• Experience working on criminal justice policy.
• Experience working with data.

We are an equal opportunities employer. The Ministry of Justice is a Level 3 Disability Confident organisation. All candidates will be considered in accordance with the Civil Service Code and the relevant behaviour framework.