Breaking barriers: HMCTS and Social Mobility

About this episode

Delivery Director Jane discusses her journey and HMCTS's Social Mobility Strategy with ambassadors Jan and Zak.

In this episode, Delivery Director Jane shares her journey from a working class background to senior leadership and explains the Social Mobility Strategy HMCTS has developed to ensure career opportunities in the justice system are for everyone. Social mobility ambassadors Jan and Zak then bring that strategy to life, telling us about the school visits, the conversations, and the moments that remind them why this work matters. Send us Fan Mail For full transcript of each episode, please ...

People in this episode

Guests: Jane, Jan, Zak

Topics covered

• social mobility
• career opportunities
• justice system
• leadership
• education

Keywords

• social mobility
• justice system
• career opportunities
• leadership
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HMCTS, Social Mobility Strategy

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