Regional Compliance & Data Quality Support Officer(UK Visa Sponsorship Available)

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Uk
October 31, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS)

HMCTS is responsible for administering criminal, civil, and family courts and tribunals across England and Wales. Our people play a vital role in ensuring that justice is delivered fairly and efficiently. We are looking for motivated individuals who are passionate about public service and making a real difference in people’s lives.

About the Role

As an Operational Compliance Officer, you will work as part of the Regional Support Unit (RSU) in the South West region. You will support data quality and compliance activities across courts and tribunals, ensuring accurate reporting and helping to embed effective compliance practices across the organisation.

You will provide analytical and administrative support to the Regional Performance Lead, helping identify trends, support front-line staff, and improve the quality of data used in decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor completion of data quality and compliance activity reports (weekly, monthly, and quarterly).
  • Develop and maintain a virtual network of front-line staff responsible for compliance and reporting.
  • Provide guidance, direction, and issue resolution support to these staff.
  • Produce management information (MI) and analytical insights for the Regional Performance Lead.
  • Identify trends, escalate key findings, and recommend actions for improvement.
  • Liaise with Compliance and Data Quality Support Officers to respond to regional queries.
  • Provide advice on compliance and data quality matters, escalating where appropriate.
  • Line-manage a small team of Administrative Officers (for Magistrates’ Court-based posts only).

Locations

There are four vacancies available across the South West region:

  • Crown Court-based posts (3 roles):
  • Portsmouth Combined Court
  • Southampton Combined Court
  • Isle of Wight Combined Court
  • Winchester Combined Court
  • Bournemouth Combined Court
  • Swindon Combined Court
  • Salisbury Law Courts
  • Exeter Combined Court
  • Plymouth Combined Court
  • Truro Combined Court
  • Bristol Crown Court
  • Taunton Crown Court
  • Gloucester Crown Court

Magistrates’ Court-based post (1 role):

Portsmouth, Southampton, Isle of Wight, Basingstoke, Aldershot, Bournemouth, Swindon, Salisbury, Weymouth, Exeter, Barnstaple, Plymouth, Bodmin, Bristol, Gloucester, Taunton, Bath, or North Somerset Magistrates’ Courts.

You will be asked to list your top three location preferences on application. Appointments will be made in merit order and based on these preferences.

A 12-month reserve list will be maintained for each location. Candidates who meet the required benchmark may be offered a position later from the reserve list.

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid working: Minimum of 60% of working time to be spent in an office (subject to local capacity).
  • Travel: Occasional travel across the region may be required.
  • Working hours: Full-time (37 hours per week).
  • Hybrid working arrangements will be agreed upon appointment and reviewed regularly.

Eligibility

  • This vacancy is only open to existing Civil Servants or employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) who:
  • Were appointed through fair and open competition, or
  • Hold a permanent appointment via an approved Civil Service Commissioners’ exception.
  • Skills and Behaviours Assessed

At Application Stage:

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Communicating and Influencing
    (250-word limit per behaviour)

At Interview Stage:

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Strengths (not shared in advance)

Visa and Right to Work

This role does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship under current immigration rules (as of July 2025). Applicants must already have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Benefits

  • Annual Leave: 25 days, rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service (+ public holidays and 1 privilege day).
  • Flexible Working: Options for part-time, job-sharing, and flexible hours (subject to business needs).
  • Pension: Access to Civil Service pension schemes with employer contributions.
  • Learning & Development: Extensive training and professional development opportunities.
  • Employee Networks: Access to diversity and inclusion networks (e.g. Women’s, LGBT+, Disability, Ethnic Minority).

Other Benefits:

  • Family-friendly policies (maternity, paternity, adoption leave)
  • Childcare support schemes (Tax-Free Childcare)
  • Retail discounts and voluntary benefit schemes
  • Free annual eye tests for computer users

Diversity and Inclusion

HMCTS is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to fairness, equality, and inclusivity, and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

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