Policy Manager in the Office of the Victims' Commissioner for England and WalesMinistry of Justice

Cross Government Location London 03-Sep-2026 Post Type Permanent, £49,325 - £53,081 Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working This vacancy is only available to existing Civil Servant employees and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs). Please review the "Eligibility" section before you apply. General Information Salary £49,325 - £53,081

Posted 19 August 2026

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Descriptions & requirements

Job description

The Policy Manager will play a key role in supporting the Victims' Commissioner to influence policy and practice across the criminal justice system. The postholder will lead and contribute to policy projects, undertake high-quality analysis and briefings, develop evidence-based recommendations, and build effective relationships with stakeholders across government, criminal justice agencies and the voluntary sector.

The role requires strong analytical and critical thinking skills, sound judgement, excellent written and verbal communication, and a commitment to improving outcomes for victims of crime.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development

Lead the development of policy areas and delivery of projects aligned to the strategic priorities of the Victims' Commissioner.

Monitor policy, legislative and operational developments affecting victims across the criminal justice system.

Identify policy issues and opportunities for reform, drawing on victims’ experiences, available evidence, and close working with criminal justice agencies

Draft high-quality policy papers, briefings, consultation responses, reports and correspondence.

Support the development of recommendations to Ministers, government departments and criminal justice agencies.

Stakeholder Engagement

Build and maintain trusted working relationships with officials across government departments, including the Ministry of Justice and Home Office.

Engage with criminal justice agencies, victim support organisations, academics and other stakeholders to understand victims experiences and develop policy.

Organise and support stakeholder meetings, roundtables and engagement events.

Accompany the Commissioner and represent the Office at external meetings and events as required.

Briefings and Communications

Produce concise and accurate briefing materials for the Victims' Commissioner and senior colleagues.

Contribute to speeches, presentations, parliamentary briefings and public reports.

Respond to correspondence and requests for information from victims, stakeholders and government partners.

Project Delivery

Manage policy projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery to agreed timescales and quality standards.

Monitor project risks, dependencies and milestones.

Work collaboratively across the Office to support wider organisational objectives.

Research and Evidence

Gather, assess and synthesise evidence from a range of sources.

Work with internal and external partners to strengthen the evidence base underpinning policy positions.

Translate complex information into clear, accessible advice and recommendations.

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