MoJ Senior Business Owner Conference 2025

Welcome to the MoJ Senior Business Owner (SBO) Conference 2025!

The conference brings together Senior Business Owners and Contract Owners from across the Ministry of Justice Group, including senior leaders from all Executive Agencies, for a full day of insight, collaboration, and strategic development.

Join us for a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities, and valuable takeaways. The event will be held in person at 102 Petty France, London.

Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, the event will explore the evolving role of contract ownership in a changing justice landscape. Attendees will gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and a clearer understanding of how to lead with impact across complex portfolios.

Whether you're shaping governance, managing supplier relationships, or driving strategy, this conference is designed to support your journey and strengthen the community of practice across the MoJ.

Info: Join us for a warm welcome and a chance to connect with fellow attendees over a coffee. This is a great opportunity to network, settle in, and prepare for the day ahead.

Info: We’ll begin the day with a warm welcome and opening remarks from our host. This session will set the tone for the conference, outline the day’s objectives, and highlight key themes and opportunities for engagement. Join us as we kick off what promises to be an insightful and inspiring event.

Info: Kickstarting the conference, Tim Snow will deliver a thought-provoking keynote exploring the evolving role of contract ownership within the Ministry of Justice. Against a backdrop of reform, innovation, and increasing complexity, Tim will reflect on how Strategic Business Owners and Contract Owners can adapt, lead, and deliver value in a rapidly changing justice environment.

Info: In this compelling session, Simon Ambrose will guide attendees through the collapse of ISG, a major strategic supplier to the Ministry of Justice, which entered administration in September 2024.

Info: Recharge with a coffee and take the opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the MoJ Group. This mid-morning break offers a relaxed setting to continue conversations sparked by the morning sessions, share reflections, and build new connections with fellow Senior Business Owners and Contract Owners.

Whether you're exploring shared challenges or exchanging ideas, this is a valuable moment for informal networking and collaboration.

Info: This dynamic panel brings together senior leaders from across the Ministry of Justice’s Executive Agencies to explore what effective governance looks like in today’s complex contract landscape.
Panellists will discuss:
• Balancing oversight with operational autonomy
• Defining clear roles and responsibilities across governance structures
• Ensuring accountability without creating unnecessary bureaucracy
• Driving performance and value through proportionate governance

Expect candid insights, practical examples, and a forward-looking conversation on how governance can support — not stifle — strategic contract delivery.

Audience participation will be encouraged through Q&A, making this a key opportunity to engage directly with senior decision-makers.

Info: Enjoy a relaxed lunch while engaging in meaningful conversations with subject matter experts from across the MoJ Group. The “Ask the Expert” tables offer a unique opportunity to:

• Pose questions to specialists in contract management, risk, systems, governance, and more
• Gain insights into best practices, emerging challenges, and practical solutions
• Network with peers and build connections across agencies in an informal setting.

Whether you're seeking advice, exploring new ideas, or simply connecting with colleagues, this session is designed to nourish both minds and networks.

Info: This hands-on segment of the conference invites you to select and participate in one of several focused seminars / workshops, each designed to deepen your understanding of key themes in contract management and strategic ownership.
Available sessions will include:
• “Lessons from Practice” - Contingency Planning for Our Contracts
• “From Intent to Impact” – Realising the Benefits of Our Contracts
• “Safeguarding Value and Integrity” – Assessing Our Contracts for Fraud
• “Enhancing Oversight, Efficiency, and Value” – AI and its part in Our Contracts

Info: Take a moment to recharge with a coffee and continue the conversations sparked throughout the day. This informal networking break offers a chance to reflect on the afternoon sessions, connect with colleagues from across MoJ Executive Agencies, and share insights in a relaxed setting.

Whether you're following up on a workshop discussion or exploring new ideas with peers, this is a valuable opportunity to strengthen professional relationships and build cross-agency connections.

Info: This hands-on segment of the conference invites you to select and participate in one of several focused seminars / workshops, each designed to deepen your understanding of key themes in contract management and strategic ownership.
Available sessions will include:
• “Lessons from Practice” - Contingency Planning for Our Contracts
• “From Intent to Impact” – Realising the Benefits of Our Contracts
• “Safeguarding Value and Integrity” – Assessing Our Contracts for Fraud
• “Enhancing Oversight, Efficiency, and Value” – AI and its part in Our Contracts

Info: As the day draws to a close, Tim Snow returns to reflect on the key themes and insights from the conference, and to challenge Senior Business Owners and Contract Owners to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

In this inspiring closing session, Tim will explore:

*The evolving role of the SBO as a strategic leader
* How contract ownership drives justice outcomes across the MoJ Group
* What impactful leadership looks like in a complex, multi-agency environment
* The path forward — aligning people, systems, and governance for success.
This plenary will leave attendees with a renewed sense of direction and a clear call to action as they return to their roles across the MoJ.

Info: This session will outline the Ministry of Justice’s evolving support offer for Senior Business Owners, designed to strengthen capability, enhance confidence, and foster a connected community of practice across the MoJ Group.

Info: As the conference draws to a close, this session offers a chance to reflect on the day’s key themes, share final thoughts, and look ahead to what’s next for Senior Business Owners and Contract Owners across the MoJ Group.

Host or Publisher Contract Management Excellence