Head of Area Operations

Crown Prosecution Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the UK is seeking a head of area operations to work alongside a chief crown prosecutor. The role involves managing operational systems, finances, and personnel to ensure quality service and performance improvement. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in operational management. The position offers a competitive salary, various employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Flexible working arrangements are also provided.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

25 days leave, rising to 30 after 5 years

3 days paid volunteering leave

Privilege day for the King's birthday

£350 individual learning budget

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing people and finance within an operational area.
• Ability to implement and maintain operational business systems.
• Focus on continuous performance improvement and quality of service.

Responsibilities

• Work with the chief crown prosecutor to deliver operational strategies.
• Manage resources and finances within an area.
• Ensure continuous performance improvement and service quality.

Skills

Operational management experience

Job description

Overview

As a head of area operations, you work with a chief crown prosecutor to deliver our strategic and operational business model across a geographical area or division. You manage people and finance within your area, and implement and maintain all operational business systems. You work to ensure continuous performance improvement and quality of service within your area.

We're looking for someone with experience in operational management.

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Opportunities at the Crown Prosecution Service

The Crown Prosecution Service has eight head of area operations opportunities across England and Wales. If you're looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you.

About the Crown Prosecution Service

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

Benefits

We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. This includes flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family-friendly approach to work. We also offer a range of benefits including:

• flexible and family-friendly working
• competitive salary
• Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• 3 days paid volunteering leave
• an extra privilege day for the King's birthday
• £350 a year individual learning budget
• wellbeing support and counselling
• Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts