Location: Barnsley; Beverley; Bradford; Doncaster; Grimsby; Harrogate; Kingston upon Hull; Leeds; Huddersfield; Skipton; Sheffield; YorkSalary: 51,203 - 56,111 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: Director Or Strategic SupportPosted: 2026-11-12Valid to: 2026-11-27Apply: https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/24050?entityId=24050Employer: HM Prison & Probation ServiceJob summaryPlease refer to Job DescriptionJob descriptionAbout the Role This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to lead YatH’s service delivery strategically and operationally to our Courts. Additionally a key aspect of this role will also be to act as the board manager for the Effective Targeting Board through its pilot by formulating, managing, and monitoring priorities. This is a critical role in operationalising the objectives and decisions of the Board and working effectively with senior managers and operational staff across the region to develop a culture of effective targeting. Key ResponsibilitiesRepresentation for the YatH Region and the National Court Strategy Group (NCSG), ensuring that all national court related policies and practices are implemented and embedded operationally.Line management of the YatH Enforcement Quality Assurance Hub (EQAH) Senior Probation Officer.Act as a core member of the Court Sub Group (and Rehabilitation Steering Group as required) to assist the region’s delivery against the priorities, objectives and activities of the regional delivery and quality plans.Lead the Court SPO forum and escalate queries to the Court sub group and Rehabilitation Steering group.Oversee and actively lead the Sentencer engagement strategy of the YatH, improving and enhancing judicial and HMCTS stakeholder engagement, including attendance at the Probation Liaison ForumsSupport for the Regional Probation Director, Heads of Operations and Court lead to drive improvements in regional court performance and ambitions.Performance management and monitoring using the revised Court dashboard to improve performance against PSR productivity and cohort targeting.Oversee and work in close collaboration with Heads of PDUs / Deputy Heads and Court SPOs to improve all aspects of Court performance and effective targeting. Where necessary, directly supporting Court Teams and PDUs to improve sentencing outcomes.Develop the Effective Targeting Board work plan and review progress against the Board’s priorities and objectives.Coordinate information gathering for HMIP inspections and OSAG audits.Work in collaboration with the Performance & Quality and Learning & Development Teams to improve the quality of PSR delivery.Performance management and monitoring using the revised Court dashboard to improve performance against PSR productivity, cohort targeting by compiling monthly court work analysis to support PDUs.Person specificationPlease refer to Job DescriptionQualificationsA qualification in one of the following areas: Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/Honours 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: o Diploma in Probation Studies o Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option) o CQSW (with Probation Option) Knowledge of the wider criminal justice systemBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:LeadershipDelivering at PaceCommunicating and InfluencingManaging a Quality ServiceTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:To be asked at interviewBenefitsAccess to learning and developmentA working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balanceA working culture which encourages inclusion and diversityA Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%Annual LeavePublic HolidaysSeason Ticket AdvanceFor more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page. Link: Things you need to knowArtificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further informationThis vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries TeamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukTelephone : 0345 241 5358Recruitment teamEmail : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.ukFurther informationAppointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages:
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