Harmonisation outcome – update for staff leaving the Probation Service

Following the result of the recent trade union ballots, we shared our intention to offer impacted staff the opportunity to ‘opt in’ to the same terms and conditions set out in the harmonisation package.

We are putting the processes in place to run the scheme as quickly as we can.

If you are an impacted member of staff, who is currently employed, but is leaving the organisation, you can signify your intention to opt-in to the harmonisation package before you leave. This means you will receive a formal opt-in letter, allowing you to benefit from pay assimilation and therefore any potential back pay after you have left.

The process to do this is:

1. Email the Functional Mailbox HandSTenquiries@justice.gov.uk– quoting your Name and Employee Number in the title.
2. Provide details of when you intend to leave the organisation.
3. Signify your intention to ‘opt in’ to the harmonisation package.
4. Provide your onward contact details, to include your personal email address in order that an ‘opt in’ letter can be sent to you following your departure

We will acknowledge your email, giving assurance that you have signified your intention to opt in.

Once the opt in process is in place, you will be sent the formal ‘opt in’ letter to your personal email address.