Deputy Director, Capital Investment

• Strategic Leadership and Judgement -Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering long-term strategies in a complex environment, using sound judgement to balance competing priorities, assess options and drive organisational improvement.
• Capital Investment and Financial Acumen - Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of overseeing significant capital investment programmes, investment appraisal, business case development and the effective management of substantial budgets.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influencing - Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence senior stakeholders, including boards, executive leaders, ministers, the judiciary and wider government partners.
• Leadership and Delivery - A proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams and delivering complex programmes through effective governance, assurance, risk management and performance oversight.
• Collaboration and Partnership Working - An inclusive and collaborative leader, capable of working across organisational boundaries to build strong partnerships, foster a one-team culture and deliver shared outcomes.

• Experience of leading capital investment within a complex property, infrastructure, estates or public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of construction procurement, commercial arrangements and contracting models relevant to large-scale capital programmes.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as RICS, CIOB, APM or an equivalent institution.

£86,000 - £117,800

The salary for this role falls within the MoJ SCS Pay Band 1 range (£86,000 to £117,800).

For external candidates, the starting salary on appointment is expected to be £86,000 per annum.

Existing Civil Servants will be appointed on level transfer or promotion in line with Civil Service pay arrangements. On promotion, salary will increase either to the minimum of the SCS Pay Band 1 range or by up to 10% of current basic salary, excluding allowances, whichever is greater. Candidates appointed on level transfer will retain their existing basic salary, excluding allowances.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Alongside your salary of £86,000, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £24,914 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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The Deputy Director of Capital Investment is a critical senior leadership role within HMCTS Property Directorate, reporting directly to the Property Director.

At a pivotal moment for the organisation, you will lead the planning and delivery of a significant capital investment programme, overseeing annual expenditure of more than £200 million through to 2028/29. With responsibility for addressing a maintenance backlog in excess of £1.3 billion and supporting the ambitions of the forthcoming Estates Strategy, you will play a central role in shaping the future of the HMCTS estate.

Working closely with senior leaders across HMCTS, the Ministry of Justice, the judiciary and wider government, you will translate strategic priorities into a deliverable programme of investment. You will ensure that capital funding is targeted effectively, delivering value for money, improving the condition and resilience of the estate, and creating modern environments that support the delivery of justice for court and tribunal users across the United Kingdom.

Reporting into the Property Director you will:

• Lead the Capital Investment function, providing strategic leadership to a multidisciplinary team of approximately 40 professionals and fostering a high-performing, inclusive and delivery-focused culture.
• Develop and deliver HMCTS's capital investment programme, overseeing annual expenditure in excess of £200 million through to 2028/29 and ensuring investment is prioritised effectively to maximise value for money, improve estate performance and support the delivery of justice.
• Drive the strategic renewal and transformation of the HMCTS estate, balancing immediate operational needs with long-term priorities, addressing the maintenance backlog, and supporting delivery of the HMCTS Estates Strategy.
• Provide robust governance, assurance and financial stewardship, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and commercial obligations and maintaining effective oversight of risk, performance and investment outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including the judiciary, HMCTS operational leaders, Ministry of Justice colleagues, HM Treasury and other partners, securing alignment on investment priorities and enabling successful programme delivery.

Permanent

This role is being offered on a permanent basis.

This role has an expected minimum assignment duration of three years, reflecting the deliverables identified. This is an expectation rather than a contractual requirement and does not form part of your terms and conditions.

Flexible working, Full-time

East Midlands (England), East of England, London (region), North East England, North West England, Scotland, South East England, South West England, Wales, West Midlands (England), Yorkshire and the Humber

This position is based Nationally

Location: National

All successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode. This will be at either an HQ building (subject to desk allocation), a JCC or JSO - See Map.

All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, (subject to local estate capacity). The MoJ is working to open more Justice Collaboration Centres and Justice Satellite Offices over time.

Please review the FAQs for further information on travel expectations and the level of flexibility associated with the role.

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SCS Pay Band 1

Senior leadership
Other

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You will also be assessed against the following Behaviours during the Recruitment Process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

All leaders within the Civil Service are expected to demonstrate the qualities within the Civil Service Leadership Statement during their Staff Engagement Exercise

• Understanding of cross-government planning, performance, delivery and assurance frameworks.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

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