Head of Area Operations United Kingdom

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

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Head of Area Operations. In this role, you will work with a chief crown prosecutor to manage people and finance, ensuring the implementation and maintenance of operational business systems. The ideal candidate should have experience in operational management. The position offers benefits such as flexible working, civil service pension, and 25 to 30 days of annual leave depending on service length.

Benefits

Flexible and family-friendly working

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

25 days leave

3 days paid volunteering leave

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

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.

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

About you

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

About our 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

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