Senior Occupational Psychologist (Ref: 20458)
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Sheffield
Location: Staffordshire, UK; Elgin Ave., London W9 2NR, UK; Scotland; Wales, UKSalary: 42,914 - 53,081 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: HRPosted: 2026-07-29Valid to: 2026-08-20Apply: https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/20458?entityId=20458Employer: Ministry of JusticeJob summaryPlease refer to Job DescriptionJob descriptionPurposeSupport the Principal Occupational Psychologists and Head of Occupational Psychology Centre of Expertise in providing a pro-active and advisory/consultancy service to clients that meets business needs, is compliant with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles and Occupational Psychology professional standards, and enables clients to attract the best talent in a cost effective and efficient manner.Contribute to the development and delivery of psychological research and consultancy to MOJ People Function’s operational and tactical resourcing activities.Provide advice covering all aspects of occupational psychology related to recruitment, selection and assessment across MOJ Group.Responsibilities· Line management of team members, including facilitation and supervision of their professional development. This may include being a QOP2 supervisor and/or line management of higher psychologists. Conduct problem analysis and determine all the client requirements and issues to be addressed. Liaise directly with clients, keeping them informed in a timely manner.· Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of employee selection procedures, including psychometric tests, assessment centre exercises and structured interviews.· Apply professional judgement and expertise in selecting robust, cost-effective and relevant psychological tools and techniques to meet client needs· Provide up-to-date impartial, relevant and evidence-based advice to clients on the psychological and behavioural implications of their plans/practices.· Provide theoretically-founded or evidence-based advice and guidance to clients on how psychological interventions can support their requirements.· Liaise closely with the wider Resourcing, Selection and Onboarding team, as well as other relevant stakeholders, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet client needs and deliver projects to required timescales.· Oversee the design and application of psychological interventions, research and evaluation within their area of expertise.· Design and deliver comprehensive training packages to train assessors, interviewers and role players· Carry out complex statistical analysis and interrogation of data to quality assure assessment outcomes to ensure they are consistent, reliable, valid, free from adverse impact and legally defensible.· Support wider MoJ People Function to provide Occupational Psychology guidance and/or research as required.Required ExperienceLeading end-to-end projects within the consultancy cycle.Working with clients to diagnose issues and suggest strategies for change.Designing and evaluating a wide range of assessment solutions, including interviews, assessment centre exercises, and online assessments.Conducting job analysis and competency framework/Success Profile design.Conducting behavioural assessments and interviews.Using psychometric tools and ability tests for recruitment.Designing and delivering training courses.Using data and evidence to inform decision making.BehavioursSeeing the Big PictureMaking Effective DecisionsManaging a Quality Service Communicating and InfluencingOther AbilitiesHigh level of verbal and written communication abilityTechnicalBehaviours: AmbassadorProfessional Skill: ConsultancyProfessional Skill: Research & EvaluationThese technical behaviours and skills are listed in theGovernment Occupational Psychology Skills & Standards at Senior Psychologist level (p14 – 23).Technical/Qualification RequirementsBritish Psychological Society Qualification in Occupational Psychology Stage 2 or have completed Part 1 and Part 2 of a professional doctorate in occupational psychology, which confers Chartered Member with the BPS (see Memberships) and Full Member of the Division of Occupational Psychology (see Memberships) and Registered Occupational Psychologist with the HCPC (see Licences).If you are within 6 months of successfully completing either of these qualifications, please discuss this with us.Test User: Occupational, Ability (or Level A equivalent)Test User: Occupational, Personality (or Level B equivalent)Good understanding of recruitment legislation and Occupational Psychology Best Practice and its potential impact on assessment delivery and designGood knowledge of statistics and competent in using statistical analysis e.g. using SPSSIf you are within 6 months of successfully completing either qualification listed at Qualifications (which directly links to memberships and licences at ), please discuss your eligibility to apply with the vacancy holder who will seek advice from the Head of the Government Occupational Psychology Profession.For the QOPS2 ‘within 6 months’ is broadly defined as being within 6 months of your final submission date on the QOPS2 OR you have passed your final submission and are waiting for your viva to take place. Please note, once in role the Ministry of Justice will not cover the costs incurred for you to complete the QOPS2. For a professional doctorate ‘within 6 months’ is broadly defined as: having submitted your final thesis and are waiting for your viva to take place. Please note, once in role, the Ministry of Justice will not cover the costs incurred for you to complete the professional doctorate.Application processAs part of the application process, you will be asked to first confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria for the role including Qualifications.Statement of SuitabilityYou will then be asked to complete a Statement of Suitability. Your Statement of Suitability (no more than 1250words) should explain how your Required Experience evidences your suitability for the role. The layout is entirely your preference; you may choose narrative, bullets, etc. You may choose to address the criteria separately; however, one narrative example may cover and evidence several key criteria. You don’t have to explain the whole process, just what you have done and the skills and experience you have used. A CV covering job history and qualifications is requested to provide context to your responses throughout the selection process. The CV will not contribute to your score in the Statement of Suitability. Please include all relevant evidence of the Key Skills and Experience within your Statement of Suitability.Interview StageCandidates who are successful at sift will then be invited to an interview. The interview will be conducted via MS Teams.The interview will have 2 parts:1. You will first be asked to do a 10-minutepre-prepared presentation. The presentation can be with or without the use of slides. Further details regarding the topic for the presentation will be included in the invitation to interview. Your presentation will be assessed against the Professional Skill: Consultancy and Professional Skill: Research & Evaluation2. Interview questions assessing the Behaviours outlined in the job advert and the Technical Behaviour: Ambassador.Expected Sift date: w/c 24th AugustExpected Interview date: w/c 7th SeptemberPerson specificationPlease refer to Job DescriptionLicencesRegistered Occupational Psychologist with the HCPC (see Licences).If you are within 6 months of successfully completing either qualification listed at Qualifications (which directly links to memberships and licences at ), please discuss your eligibility to apply with the vacancy holder who will seek advice from the Vacancy Manager.QualificationsBritish Psychological Society Qualification in Occupational Psychology Stage 2 or have completed Part 1 and Part 2 of a professional doctorate in occupational psychology, which confers Chartered Member with the BPS (see Memberships) and Full Member of the Division of Occupational Psychology (see Memberships) and Registered Occupational Psychologist with the HCPC (see Licences).If you are within 6 months of successfully completing either of these qualifications, please discuss this with us.Test User: Occupational, Ability (or Level A equivalent)Test User: Occupational, Personality (or Level B equivalent)Good understanding of recruitment legislation and Occupational Psychology Best Practice and its potential impact on assessment delivery and designGood knowledge of statistics and competent in using statistical analysis e.g. using SPSSIf you are within 6 months of successfully completing either qualification listed at Qualifications (which directly links to memberships and licences at ), please discuss your eligibility to apply with the vacancy holder who will seek advice from the Vacancy Manager.For the QOPS2 ‘within 6 months’ is broadly defined as being within 6 months of your final submission date on the QOPS2 OR you have passed your final submission and are waiting for your viva to take place. Please note, once in role the Ministry of Justice will not cover the costs incurred for you to complete the QOPS2. For a professional doctorate ‘within 6 months’ is broadly defined as: having submitted your final thesis and are waiting for your viva to take place. Please note, once in role, the Ministry of Justice will not cover the costs incurred for you to complete the professional doctorate.MembershipsBritish Psychological Society Qualification in Occupational Psychology Stage 2 or have completed Part 1 and Part 2 of a professional doctorate in occupational psychology, which confers Chartered Member with the BPS (see Memberships) and Full Member of the Division of Occupational Psychology (see Memberships).If you are within 6 months of successfully completing either qualification listed at Qualifications (which directly links to memberships and licences at ), please discuss your eligibility to apply with the vacancy holder who will seek advice from the Vacancy Manager.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Seeing the Big PictureMaking Effective DecisionsManaging a Quality ServiceCommunicating and InfluencingTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:Technical behaviour: AmbassadorBenefitsAlongside your salary of 42,914, Ministry of Justice contributes 12,432 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 developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket AdvanceFor more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: Things you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo an enhanced (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals 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 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further informationThis vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries TeamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukTelephone : 0345 241 5359Recruitment teamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukFurther informationAppointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: