Deputy MAPPA coordinator

Ministry of Justice; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body is seeking a Deputy MAPPA Coordinator in Ashford, UK. This role requires strong leadership and expertise in managing MAPPA activity. Responsibilities include ensuring effective risk management, collating data, and delivering training. Candidates should have relevant experience in risk assessment and be committed to equality and diversity. The position offers flexible working arrangements, training opportunities, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Extensive training and development opportunities

Family friendly policies

Employee networks for minority groups

Qualifications

• Experience in offender risk assessment and multi-disciplinary settings.
• Proven record of supporting change and achieving improvements.
• Knowledge of the victim contact scheme for crime victims.

Responsibilities

• Support the MAPPA Coordinator and ensure effective management of MAPPA offenders.
• Implement the MAPPA process and ensure statistical data reporting.
• Proactively manage staff development and promote a culture of innovation.

Skills

Offender risk assessment

Multi-disciplinary environments

Change management

Championing diversity

Performance report interpretation

Job description

The Deputy MAPPA Coordinator supports and is accountable to the MAPPA Coordinator, providing management of MAPPA activity as directed by the local MAPPA Strategic Management Board (SMB). The role ensures that multi‑agency risk management focuses on the right people in a timely and efficient manner, delivering robust and defensible plans that address known indicators of serious harm. It is a management position undertaken on behalf of the local SMB within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Accountable to the MAPPA Coordinator and the SMB.
• Act as the point of contact for the management of MAPPA offenders.
• Implement the MAPPA process on behalf of the SMB, working alongside the Coordinator.
• Ensure effective and appropriate information sharing.
• Collate and report statistical data as required by MAPPA guidance.
• Implement the SMB Business Plan on behalf of the SMB.
• Provide training and quality assurance for the management of MAPPA offenders.
• Act as the ViSOR central point of contact for Probation within the MAPPA area.
• Support the Coordinator in providing effective management and leadership to the team.
• Access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro‑actively to maximise MAPPA performance and evaluate practice.
• Proactively manage staff development, underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations, and diversity matters.
• Promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in MAPPA service delivery.
• Represent the NPS in working with partners and key stakeholders, supporting the SMB business plan.
• Facilitate effective communication between the Responsible Authorities and the Duty to Cooperate Agencies, ensuring they receive up‑to‑date information.
• Develop and deliver training/briefing sessions on MAPPA for staff within the relevant authorities.
• Deputise for the MAPPA Coordinator where appropriate.
• Ensure local MAPPA arrangements comply with statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

• Good practice across a variety of settings, including offender risk assessment and multi‑disciplinary environments.
• Experience contributing to effective administration and information systems.
• Proven record of supporting change and achieving improvements in quality and efficiency.
• Track record of championing diversity and inclusiveness internally and externally.
• Knowledge of the victim contact scheme for victims of crime.
• Understanding of MAPPA’s role within the Criminal Justice System and of the ViSOR application.
• IT skills, including the ability to interpret and apply performance reports.

Behaviours

• Leadership – inspiring and directing teams.
• Communicating and Influencing – engaging stakeholders effectively.
• Working Together – collaborating across organisations.
• Making Effective Decisions – applying judgment accurately.
• Delivering at Pace – managing deadlines efficiently.
• Managing a Quality Service – upholding high standards.

Working Arrangements & Benefits

The MoJ offers hybrid working arrangements where business needs allow, with a preference for base locations within the UK. Full‑time hours are 37 per week, excluding breaks. Part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing options are available. The role includes:

• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years.
• Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme via the Greater Manchester Pension Fund.
• Extensive training and development opportunities.
• Employee networks for minority ethnic groups, disability, caring responsibilities, women, and LGBTQ+ staff.
• Family friendly policies, flexible benefits, childcare support schemes, and paid parental leave.
• Free annual sight tests for computer screen users.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent. Candidates are encouraged to state their location preference and will be considered in merit order, with priority given to candidates based in Kent, Surrey and Sussex. The MoJ is a Disability Confident employer and welcomes reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Location Preference

Posts will be offered based on location requirements, in merit order:

• 1 role to the highest‑scoring candidate based in Kent.
• 1 role to the highest‑scoring candidate based at any Kent, Surrey or Sussex location.