AI Product Manager - Justice AI Unit

General Information Salary The national salary range is £71,381 - £80,419, London salary range is £75,674 - £85,257. Your salary will be dependent on your base location Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working Vacancy Approach External Location London, National Region London, National Closing Date 30-Jul-2026 Post Type Permanent Civil Service Grade Grade 6 Number of jobs available 1 Reserve List 12 Months Job ID 20072 Descriptions \& requirements Job description The Role As an AI Product Manager at the Justice AI Unit, you will be responsible for delivering winning products that create real value for users. You will work with cross-functional teams to define, develop, and launch AI-driven products that align with our strategy and customer needs. Your expertise will guide the product from 0 -> 1, ensuring it solves important problems for the justice system. To learn more about the Justice AI Unit and our work, visit our website or follow us on LinkedIn for updates and insights. Key Responsibilities · Continuously assess the value and viability of your product. * Prioritise product features based on user needs. * Collaborate ly with engineers, researchers, policy * Create and maintain a product roadmap, outlining key priorities. * Drive product discovery and delivery in parallel, applying excellent product thinking. * Develop deep knowledge of customers, product data, AI capabilities, and market trends. * Act as the acknowledged expert on your product within the organization. * Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in AI to incorporate them effectively and ethically into the evolving products. Skills and Experience · Track record of shipping AI powered products that users adopt and love. * Obsession with solving real user problems through AI. You can translate ambiguous user feedback into concrete product improvements. * Ability to analyse both qualitative and quantitative data to support decision making and measure success. * Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration. * Ability to turn product strategy into actionable results. * You understand AI capabilities and limitations including how to work with hallucinations trade offs and system prompts. * Expert at running the full product discovery cycle while simultaneously driving delivery. You can find out what's next without slowing down what's now. * A track record of experimenting, building, iterating and growing successful products Nice to haves · Experience building with Codex, Claude Code or any other IDE, coding agents you like. * Side hustles. If you’re entrepreneurial and hungry to build something people want then show us. * Ruthless communication. Can you describe your favorite product in 7 words or less? While direct experience with AI products is valuable, we're equally interested in candidates who have a proven track record of experimenting, building, iterating, and growing successful products in related software fields. If you're passionate about applying your product skills to the AI space and eager to shape the future of our technology, we encourage you to apply. The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder. Locations * National Travel to other locations across the UK will be required to meet users and feel their pain. If you aren't exposed to their problems then you can’t build a winning product. The successful candidate will be expected to work from London as the home base of the Justice AI Unit. Candidates not currently based in London will be required to either relocate or undertake regular travel to London, with attendance expected every week, in line with business needs. Application Submit: * Your CV. * A 250-word personal statement answering the following question: Tell us how you go about building something people want. We're interested in how you identify user needs, prioritise opportunities and build products that deliver real value. Interview The recruitment process has two stages. Both stages will be held online via Microsoft Teams. Stage one – Behaviour \& Strengths interview A panel interview lasting up to 45 minutes, assessing you against two Civil Service strengths and the following Civil Service behaviours: * Making Effective Decisions * Managing a Quality Service Stage two – Technical assessment Candidates who are successful at stage one will be invited to a 60-minute technical assessment. The exercise will be shared 24 hours before the interview and is designed to give us a flavour of your product instinct. We'll be looking at how you approach product thinking, prioritisation and decision-making rather than testing for a single "right" answer. Additional Information Working Arrangements \& Further Information The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements w business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity. Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised role: all successful candidates will be appointed to the nearest viable office nearest to their home postcode and on its respective pay scale. This will be at either a HQ building (subject to desk allocation, a Justice Collaboration Centre (JCC) or a Justice Satellite Office (JSO) – See Map. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity). For current MoJ employees, your base location will need to be changed to the nearest viable office (to your home postcode), either at a HQ building, JCC or JSO within the National Office Network and moved its location’s respective pay scale (any legacy arrangements/locations will need to be amended). Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made. MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain their grade on lateral transfer. All candidates who are currently in receipt of Mark Time / Pay Protection should ensure they are familiar with the new policy on permanent and temporary promotion which can be found on the employee intranet. Flexible working hours The Ministry of Justice offers a flexible working system in many offices. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. MoJ welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, w they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. Benefits The MoJ offers a range of benefits: Annual Leave Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service. T is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Pension The Civil Service offers a choice of pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Training The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities. Networks The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. T are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees. Support * A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share. * Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. * For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. * Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. * Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens. Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code 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. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order * To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk); * To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team (resourcing-management-office@justice.gov.uk); To the Civil Service Commission (details available * ) As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team. Diversity \& Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wver it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy. A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'. MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion. Civil Service Nationality Rules This job is broadly open to the following groups: * UK nationals * nationals of the Republic of Ireland * nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK * nationals 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) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families * 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 2020 * Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules Reserve list A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Contact Information MoJ: If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Please quote the job reference 20072 HMPPS If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Please quote the job reference Job Description Attachment * AI Product Manager (G6) - Job Description (2).docx (Job Description Attachment) Select new file Application form stage assessments Experience We will assess your experience for this role via the following methods CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability Statement of Suitability Guidance for the Statement of Suitability Tell us how you go about building something people want. Evidence of Experience CV or Work History, Statement of Suitability Interview stage assessments Interview Dates To be confirmed Behaviours Making Effective Decisions Managing a Quality Service Strengths Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed . Technical Stage two – Technical assessment Candidates who are successful at stage one will be invited to a 60-minute technical assessment. The exercise will be shared 24 hours before the interview and is designed to give us a flavour of your product instinct. We'll be looking at how you approach product thinking, prioritisation and decision-making rather than testing for a single "right" answer. Level of security checks required DBS Standard Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al) Artificial 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. W 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 for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.