Head of Area Operations United Kingdom

Crown Prosecution Service; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major public service organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Area Operations. In this role, you will work closely with a chief crown prosecutor to implement strategic and operational models while managing staff and finances. The position demands experience in operational management, enabling continuous performance improvement. The organization offers flexible working arrangements, a competitive salary, and several employee benefits, including generous leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Flexible and family-friendly working

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension with average employer contribution of 28.9%

25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years

3 days paid volunteering leave

Extra privilege day for the King’s birthday

£350 a year individual learning budget

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle2work scheme and high street discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management.

Responsibilities

• Work with a chief crown prosecutor to deliver the strategic and operational business model.
• Manage people and finance within the area.
• Implement and maintain all operational business systems.
• Ensure continuous performance improvement and quality of service.

Job description

Overview

Head of Area Operations – United Kingdom. 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. We employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

About the role

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.

About you

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

About our benefits

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees’ needs are central. 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.

• 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

If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.