Head of Local Operations, MAPPA & Partnerships

Ministry of Justice; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a middle manager to provide leadership and resources within the National Probation Service. The role includes operational direction, managing local strategies, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates should have significant management experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications in community justice or probation studies. Benefits include competitive annual leave, extensive training opportunities, and employee support networks.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days, increasing to 30 days after five years

Generous pension scheme

Extensive training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant experience at middle manager level.
• Substantial experience in line management of staff.
• Strategic operational planning through effective deployment of resources.
• Current knowledge of effective practice in managing risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop local strategies in line with the national framework.
• Manage devolved budgets according to financial procedures.
• Provide oversight of complaint management within the Operational Function.
• Chair grievance and other hearings while managing HR policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communicating and Influencing

Making Effective Decisions

Managing a Quality Service

Delivering at Pace

Changing and Improving

Working Together

Education

Graduate Diploma / Honours Degree in Community Justice

Diploma in Probation Studies

Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)

CQSW (with Probation Option)

Job description

A government agency is seeking a middle manager to provide leadership and resources within the National Probation Service. The role includes operational direction, managing local strategies, and collaborating with various agencies. Candidates should have significant management experience, strong leadership skills, and relevant qualifications in community justice or probation studies. Benefits include competitive annual leave, extensive training opportunities, and employee support networks.