Policy Advisor - Weddings & Marriage in the Civil, Family, Tribunals and Administration of Just ...

Policy Advisor - Weddings & Marriage

Position: HEO level, permanent, cross government, under the Civil, Family, Tribunals and Administration of Justice Directorate.

Location: 102 Petty France, London (hybrid model with 5 Wellington Place Leeds). Remote work limited to the UK only.

Working pattern: full time, part time or job share.

Role Overview

The role is part of a major reform to modernise marriage law. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and advancing policy proposals for weddings and marriage law.
• Engaging with stakeholders across the government, including the Home Office and MHCLG.
• Co ordinating with registry services, religious groups and frontline practitioners to gather operational insights.
• Managing a high volume of work and delivering briefings to ministers and senior officials.
• Participating in pre legislative scrutiny and drafting primary or secondary legislation.

Skills and Experience

• Strong relationship building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working in a policy environment and navigating government processes.
• Excellent written and oral briefing skills.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple assignments at pace.
• Experience of working on primary or secondary legislation.

Behaviours

• Delivering at Pace.
• Communicating and Influencing.

Interview

Remote interviews will take place in July 2026. Candidates will be assessed against the behaviours above.

EEO Statement

The Ministry of Justice is proud to be Level 3 Disability Confident, offering guaranteed interviews for qualified candidates with disabilities.

Contact Information

For more information contact Chris Palmwalker ().