Working for the
Ministry of Justice

Protecting and advancing the principles of justice

Justice runs deep through our nation’s shared principles so your work will underpin how we live and work together. We are the guardians of our justice system and of its global reputation for being fair, open and dynamic. We’re responsible for criminal justice, prison and probation services, civil courts, tribunals and family law hearings, safeguarding victims and regulating our legal services.

We are a department of over 70,000 staff operating in roles such as policy development, international justice and judicial support. Our staff include, probation officers helping people turn their lives around, commissioners developing modern, secure prisons and digital gurus revolutionising the services in our courts.

We also have a number of apprenticeships and entry-level positions that can suit you, whatever stage you might be at in your career. In addition we offer maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid, and paternity leave of 2 weeks full pay.

We are a truly national organisation with roles in almost every part of the UK

The work we do complements almost every specialism and skill set, we employ communication specialists, commercial experts, coders, counsellors, clinical psychologists, graphic designers, and even ecological experts to look after our prison estate.

Our people are guided by our values of purpose, humanity, openness and togetherness. 

This means the work you will do will directly support our aim to protect and advance the principles of justice.

We are dedicated to building a workplace which is diverse and inclusive, offering an opportunity for all and reflecting the society we serve. We are always innovating and have a culture that encourages constant learning and development.

And importantly, we are always working with our wider government partners and stakeholders to deliver a unified justice system.