At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage teams to ensure effective offender management and public protection.
- Company: Join a dynamic team within the National Probation Service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on impactful projects and collaborate with key stakeholders.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in community safety and offender rehabilitation.
- Qualifications: Experience in middle management and relevant qualifications in community justice.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Descriptions including line management of middle managers. Oversee the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) locally in conjunction with other responsible authorities including the chairing of MAPPA level 3 meetings.
To make decisions and provide advice on the management of offenders where senior management authorisation or involvement is necessary e.g. authorising the recall of offenders to prison.
Oversight of the management of complaints within the Operational Function and direct involvement in complaint resolution where necessary.
Undertake all Human Resources (HR) related policies and practices including overseeing local recruitment, Attendance Management, Disciplinary Investigations, Performance Management and Staff Appraisals, chair grievance and other hearings.
Work effectively with your respective Divisional Senior Leadership Team and take lead responsibility nationally for specific projects/portfolios.
Deputise for the Deputy Director as required in the LDU/operational unit functional area of activity.
Work with MOJ/NOMS Communications on a range of products.
Responsible for ensuring the defined work areas and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards Health and Safety compliance.
Carry out agency responsibilities for victims. Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies.
Discharge estates responsibilities for Head of Operational Function.
Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
Work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post at present and are not exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alteration and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under job evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
Behaviours
- Communicating and Influencing
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
Significant experience at middle manager level, holding relevant responsibilities in at least two different settings. Substantial experience of line management of staff, including supervision, appraisal and motivating. Lead monitoring performance in area of responsibility against predetermined targets and if necessary effect significant improvements. Responsibility for budgetary control to support local operational requirements. Strategic operational planning through effective deployment of available resources and staff to meet operational demands. Manage people and projects (applying project management techniques) to implement significant change/practice improvements. Working with key local agencies and stakeholders to develop strong partner relationships. Preparing high level written reports. Experience of delivering presentations to multi-agency audiences and large groups. Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines. Experience of managing people through organisational change. Experience of successfully managing relationships including where there is conflict. Experience of contributing to the development of strategic business plans to achieve improved service delivery. Experience of making complex risk management and public protection decisions.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Technical requirements
Essential where the post holder has line management of operational units responsible for the supervision and/or risk management of offenders. Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honour Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007. The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility: Diploma in Probation Studies, Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option), CQSW (with Probation Option).
Knowledge of Health and Safety and Equalities legislation. Knowledge of the wider Criminal Justice System. Current knowledge of effective practice in managing risk and reducing reoffending.
Additional Information
New entrants to the Civil Service will be expected to join at the entry point salary for the advertised band. Existing Civil Servants will have their salary calculated in accordance with the Department’s pay on transfer/pay on promotion rules.
Working Arrangements
Head of Courts in Northumberland employer: Ministry of Justice
As a leading employer in the public sector, we offer a dynamic work environment that prioritises employee development and well-being. Our commitment to fostering a collaborative culture ensures that you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects while working alongside dedicated professionals in the field of criminal justice. With comprehensive training programmes and a focus on career progression, this role as Head of Courts not only allows you to make a meaningful difference in the community but also supports your personal and professional growth.
