Regional Training and Skills Development Manager (London Probation)

£46,746 - £48,760 plus a London allowance (to be discussed at interview).

Job Overview

The London Probation Regional Training and Skills Development Department is being established to design, lead and deliver an ambitious programme of learning, coaching and practice support for probation staff across the region.

This managerial role provides operational leadership and assurance within the department, line‑managing coaches, assuring quality of delivery and ensuring the department’s objectives are consistently implemented.

Applicants will be based in London, work full‑time (37 hours per week), and will have the opportunity to work flexibly from home, Mo J sites or a base office as the role—subject to business needs—permits.

The role is a 12‑month contract with potential to become permanent.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership and line management to Learning and Skills Coaches.
• Ensure coaching, mentoring and learning activity meets probation best‑practice standards and regional priorities.
• Undertake and oversee quality assurance of learning and coaching activity, providing feedback and driving improvement.
• Collaborate with line managers, PDUs and senior leaders to translate learning into improved probation practice.
• Use performance data and assurance activity to monitor impact, identify learning needs and risks.
• Contribute to operational governance, risk escalation and continuous improvement of delivery within the agreed framework.
• Support inspections, audits and assurance processes as required.

Person Specification

• Experience of assuring quality and supporting practice improvement.
• Ability to manage staff performance, wellbeing and professional development.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in a complex environment.
• Confidence working within structured governance and quality frameworks.
• Experience of learning, coaching or mentoring roles.
• Experience providing line‑management, including workforce development.
• Understanding of practice‑improvement approaches.

Deputising behaviour expectations: Working together, developing self and others, delivering at pace, managing a quality service, communicating and influencing, leadership.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years plus public holidays.
• Pension: Covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) via the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
• Training: Extensive staff development opportunities offered by the Ministry of Justice.
• Networks: Employee‑run networks for minority groups and other support communities.
• Family‑friendly policies: Reduced hours, job share, and flexible benefits such as retail vouchers.
• Paid parental leave, free annual sight tests, and other standard civil service benefits.
• Equality and Diversity Statement

The role is open to all UK nationals, citizens of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth citizens with the right to work in the UK, and EU nationals with settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Turkish nationals with the necessary right to work.

The Ministry of Justice is a Disability Confident employer and commits to providing reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Recruitment and Application

Applications are assessed on merit in an open competition.

There is no requirement to provide a statement of suitability for this role.

All applicants will undergo standard security and identity checks before appointment.

Working Arrangement

The role offers hybrid working arrangements where business need allows.

Working from home is possible only within the UK context.

Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate and reviewed regularly.

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