Job Description

The Business Architecture Team is recruiting for up to four Principal Adviser roles. They will work to Grade 6 Heads of Business Architecture, focusing on portfolios supporting the Department around its core workforce, infrastructure, skills and capability needs in the long term, and work on the development of an organisational strategy to support and guide decision making of Ministers and senior leaders. The role will have line management responsibility, oversight of work and projects, and contribute to the development of the team culture and performance.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is responsible for the UK’s criminal and civil justice systems, with around 90,000 staff across England and Wales.

The Business Architecture and Transformation (BAT) Directorate sits at the heart of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] within the People & Capability Group.

Key responsibilities include: leading major change projects, developing the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] organisational strategy, building relationships with stakeholders, preparing fiscal and political events, and line management of SEOs.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Ability to develop strategic insight and understand wider context
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to structure complex issues
• Confidence in using evidence and analysis for high-quality advice
• Strong prioritisation and decision-making skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship building
• Openness to challenge and ability to navigate conflicting priorities

Desirable:

• Experience in strategy or strategic finance within government or private sector
• Experience in business architecture

Application Process

Submit an anonymised CV (max 2 pages) and Statement of Suitability (max 750 words) explaining how you meet the essential criteria, plus a behaviour example for 'Seeing the Big Picture'. Applications via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers portal.

Closing date: 15-May-2026. Interviews expected early June.

Contact for enquiries: [contact hidden]

Additional Information

Hybrid working: minimum 60% office attendance. Flexible working options available. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), Civil Service pension, training, and family-friendly policies.

Security check: DBS Standard. Nationality rules apply – open to UK nationals, Irish, Commonwealth, EU/EEA with settled status, etc.

For more information, visit the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers page or contact [contact hidden] quoting job reference 17085.