Head of Area Operations United Kingdom

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

Job summary

A national prosecuting authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Area Operations to lead strategic initiatives in Westhill. The ideal candidate will manage operations effectively, work alongside a chief crown prosecutor, and ensure high-quality service delivery. This role requires proven expertise in operational management and offers a competitive salary, flexible working, and generous leave entitlements. If you're looking to contribute positively to society, apply today.

Benefits

Flexible and family-friendly working

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

25 days leave, rising to 30 days

3 days paid volunteering leave

Extra privilege day for King’s birthday

Individual learning budget of £350

Wellbeing support and counselling

Cycle2work scheme and retailer discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing operations in a complex environment.
• Strong leadership abilities in managing teams and finance.

Responsibilities

• Work with a chief crown prosecutor to deliver strategic and operational models.
• Manage people and finance within the area.
• Ensure continuous performance improvement and quality of service.

Skills

Experience in operational management

Job description

Overview

Head of Area Operations
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.

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. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

Responsibilities

• 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 / Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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.