15518 - Deputy Director, Crime

General Information

Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Vacancy Approach External Location National Region National Closing Date 22-Mar-2026 Post Type Permanent Civil Service Grade SCS 1 Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 15518

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

The Role

The Deputy Director, Crime role reports to the Director Development, Strategy and Change. The role holder will work to lead two Divisions responsible for oversight of Crime jurisdictional support for HMCTS, and for leading the development of the Crime element of the Service Model.

This role will lead Crime Change work, specifically the proposed policy changes arising from the Independent Review of the Criminal Courts.

Like all Service Owners at SCS1 level, in this role you will be a visible member of HMCTS’ wider senior leadership team, both across the Development Directorate and HMCTS, demonstrating your commitment to and understanding of HMCTS’ goals.

You will in particular work closely within HMCTS HQ with the other Deputy Director of Crime, and with other Directors, Deputy Directors, the Change Portfolio Team, and operational Delivery Directors. You will also lead continuous improvement of Crime across the organisation in a consistent and coherent manner.

You will work in partnership with the senior judiciary, establishing and maintaining key internal, external and cross justice sector relationships. You will actively seek to join up processes and ways of working and be responsible for improving operating models and the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures. You will have a significant representational role for the agency on key aspects of tribunals b