Head of Operations - Civil Service (Hybrid)

Naija UK Connect; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Public service pension

Career progression

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in Dorset seeks a Head of Operational Function for a permanent role across Bournemouth, Poole, and Weymouth. Visa sponsorship is available for foreign applicants; salary £76,241 to £82,145, reflecting a senior public service post within the National Probation Service.

You will provide robust leadership, manage resources, and guide operations of a Local Delivery Unit, engaging with external agencies and ensuring equality and inclusion across the division.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in an operational setting, preferably public service.
• Demonstrable ability to manage devolved budgets and competing demands.
• Experience in HR policies: recruitment, performance management, disciplinary investigations.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding children duties and responsibilities.
• Commitment to equality and inclusion in operational work.
• Visa sponsorship (Skilled Worker) available for foreign applicants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an operational division, allocating resources and guiding strategic direction.
• Represent the Deputy Director with external partners and stakeholders.
• Oversee MAPPA and relation to safeguarding and public protection duties.
• Drive culture, innovation, and partnerships across Dorset within the National Probation Service.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

HR policies

Safeguarding

Equality & inclusion

Visa sponsorship

Job description

Ministry of Justice in Dorset seeks a Head of Operational Function for a permanent role across Bournemouth, Poole, and Weymouth. Visa sponsorship is available for foreign applicants; salary £76,241 to £82,145, reflecting a senior public service post within the National Probation Service.

You will provide robust leadership, manage resources, and guide operations of a Local Delivery Unit, engaging with external agencies and ensuring equality and inclusion across the division.