Head of Area Operations United Kingdom

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

Job summary

A government legal agency in Wigan is seeking a Head of Area Operations to manage strategic and operational tasks. Key responsibilities include working closely with the chief crown prosecutor, managing personnel and financial resources, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. The successful candidate will have experience in operational management and will be part of a supportive and impactful team. This role offers various employee benefits including flexible working and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Flexible and family-friendly working

Competitive salary

Civil Service pension

25 days leave

3 days paid volunteering leave

£350 individual learning budget

Wellbeing support

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Head of Area Operations

Head of Area Operations United Kingdom • Wigan, North West, United Kingdom

About the Crown Prosecution Service

The Crown Prosecution Service is 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

• 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.