23661 - Senior Probation Officer - Permanent - Full Time - Bristol - Bristol & South Gloucestershire in West Bromwich

This permanent, full-time management post sits in the Bristol and South Gloucestershire probation delivery unit of the National Probation Service, part of the Ministry of Justice. The holder leads and manages staff in the local delivery unit, drives team performance and oversees offender risk and public protection, covering colleagues during absences. Standard hours are 37 a week, with hybrid working possible where business need allows, and some out-of-hours work may apply. Fit depends on a probation qualification and substantial experience of offender risk assessment and management.What the job involvesProvide management and leadership to the teamBe accountable for the quality of practice and team performance improvement within policy and national standardsManage staff development, underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity mattersEnsure offender managers manage risk appropriately and meet public protection standards and targetsContribute to public protection through multi-agency arrangements and casework reviewDeploy team resources cost-effectively and manage financial resources within authorised limitsAccess, interpret and apply performance data to maximise team and unit performanceEnsure staff meet the NPS contract with HMPPS and local business plan requirementsLead work with partners and key stakeholders and represent the NPSPromote innovation and continuous improvement in service deliveryFacilitate communication between the unit management team and internal and external partnersCarry out safeguarding children duties under NPS statutory responsibilitiesQualificationsPQF Graduate Diploma or Honours Degree in Community Justice with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or a qualification recognised under Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007ExperienceSubstantial experience as a Probation Officer or in another criminal justice or related role, including offender risk assessment and managementExperience of managing or supporting change and improving quality and efficiencyExperience of working under pressure to demanding deadlines and flexibly in a team to meet performance targetsEvidence of evaluating practice and giving a practice view on policy developmentExperience of championing diversity and inclusiveness internally and externallyExperience of contributing to effective administration and information systemsSkills & knowledgeUnderstanding of the Probation Service's role in the Criminal Justice System and in multi-disciplinary settingsKnowledge of the factors that influence engagement with victimsUnderstanding of multi-agency risk assessment and management proceduresWell-developed IT skills, including interpreting and applying performance reportsAbility to implement health and safety policiesAbility to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English (or Welsh where specified)Checks & eligibilityDBS standard checkSecurity and identity checks before taking up postCivil Service nationality rulesWhat’s offered25 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years, plus public holidaysLocal Government Pension Scheme run through Greater Manchester Pension FundHybrid working where business need allowsFamily friendly policies, including reduced hours and job shareFlexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discountsPaid paternity, adoption and maternity leaveFree annual sight tests for employees who use computer screensTraining and development opportunities