Mobilisation Manager – Criminal Justice Services Salary: £53,550 per annum Location: National role – extensive travel across England and Wales, particularly the South West and South Yorkshire Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Fixed-term until 27 March 2027 Closing Date: 20 November 2026 Red Snapper Recruitment (RSR) specialises in recruiting professionals across criminal justice and public safety. We are recruiting on behalf of Pact (Prison Advice and Care Trust) for an experienced Mobilisation Manager to lead the implementation of services supporting men in custody and the community. The Role As Mobilisation Manager, you will lead the mobilisation of Pact’s Community Support for Men services, ensuring a smooth, compliant and well-coordinated transition from contract award to operational delivery. Working closely with commissioners, operational teams and delivery partners, you will oversee mobilisation planning, workforce readiness, governance, safeguarding and risk management, ensuring services are ready to operate effectively from day one. Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and managing mobilisation plans, implementation milestones and contractual deliverables.
- Coordinating operational teams, HR, recruitment, finance, IT and external delivery partners.
- Overseeing workforce readiness, including recruitment, vetting, onboarding, training and TUPE arrangements.
- Managing mobilisation risks, budgets, compliance requirements and safeguarding considerations.
- Working closely with MoJ/HMPPS commissioners, providing progress updates and evidence of operational readiness.
- Ensuring appropriate systems, reporting processes and information governance arrangements are in place.
- Supporting early-stage service delivery and coordinating a structured handover to operational teams.
About You
You will have a strong background in criminal justice, ideally within probation, alongside proven experience of mobilising or transitioning publicly commissioned justice services.
You may currently work as a Senior Probation Officer, Probation Manager, Commissioning Manager, Partnerships Manager or operational leader within rehabilitation or resettlement services.
Essential requirements:
- Proven experience mobilising or transitioning publicly commissioned justice or probation services.
- Strong project management and service implementation experience within complex, regulated environments.
- Experience working with or alongside MoJ/HMPPS commissioning, assurance or contract management teams.
- Good understanding of safeguarding, public protection, data protection and justice-sector compliance.
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders, managing risks and delivering against deadlines.
- Proficiency in project planning, mobilisation reporting and tracking tools.
- A relevant degree in Project Management, Operations, Criminal Justice, Social Policy or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively across England and Wales.
A PRINCE2, PMP or equivalent project management qualification would be advantageous.
Vetting requirements: Applicants must hold or be willing to undergo the necessary prison vetting and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
About Pact
Pact is a national charity supporting people in prison, individuals with criminal convictions and their children and families.
Working across prisons, courts, probation services and communities, Pact helps individuals maintain family relationships, access support and prepare for a positive future beyond custody.
This is an opportunity to contribute to the successful implementation of services that support vulnerable individuals and promote rehabilitation and resettlement.
Benefits
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Free advice, information and counselling service.
- Corporate eye care and cycle-to-work schemes.
- Comprehensive induction and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and committed working environment.
Travel & Working Conditions
Regular travel to custodial, probation, community and partner sites. Weekend working may be required depending on operational needs, with flexible working arrangements potentially available.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.
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