Head of Area Operations United Kingdom

Crown Prosecution Service; Epsom and Ewell; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Area Operations. This role involves managing personnel and finances within a designated area, implementing operational systems, and ensuring quality service delivery. Candidates should have experience in operational management and a commitment to excellence. This position offers flexible working arrangements and other benefits like a competitive salary, a Civil Service pension, and a generous annual leave policy.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Family-friendly approach

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

25-30 days annual leave

Paid volunteering leave

King’s Birthday privilege day

£350/year learning budget

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts from retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in managing operations effectively.
• Commitment to delivering excellence in a challenging environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage people and finance within the designated area.
• Implement and maintain operational business systems.
• Ensure continuous performance improvement and quality of service.

Skills

Operational management

Excellence in diverse environments

Job description

Head of Area Operations – United Kingdom

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has eight Head of Area Operations opportunities across England and Wales. A role with real purpose, working with the Chief Crown Prosecutor to deliver the strategic and operational business model across a geographical area or division. You will manage people and finance within your area, implement and maintain all operational business systems, and ensure continuous performance improvement and quality of service.

About you – experience in operational management and a commitment to delivering excellence in a challenging and diverse environment.

Benefits – flexible working hours, family‑friendly approach, competitive salary, Civil Service pension, 25‑30 days annual leave, paid volunteering leave, King’s Birthday privilege day, £350/year learning budget, wellbeing support and counselling, Cycle2Work scheme, discounts, etc.

• 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