Jobs boost as Government department set to open Nottingham office

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is to set up a Nottingham office as part of plans to move top civil service jobs outside of London.

The MoJ will set up a regional hub at Embankment House in Nottingham as part of its “levelling up” agenda. Nottingham has been chosen as one of seven cities across the UK to get their own MoJ office. Others include Leeds, Liverpool, South Tyneside, Cardiff, Ipswich and Brighton.

Deputy Prime Minister, Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice, Dominic Raab, said: “This Government is committed to spreading opportunity more equally across communities and tackling regional inequalities.

“By having more of our staff based outside London we can recruit the best people wherever they live so that the justice system benefits from more diverse backgrounds, outlooks and experience.

Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary Antonia Romeo said: “Broadening recruitment into the Ministry is crucial, not only because it creates opportunities but because it helps us to be more innovative and make better decisions.

“Moving more than 2,000 MoJ roles out of London and the South East by 2030 and opening new regional offices across England and Wales will help ensure we are hiring the most talented people from all geographies and backgrounds to help deliver for the society we serve.”