Regional Programme Lead - Probation Interventions

Ministry of Justice; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 25 days

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development

LGPS pension

Job summary

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a regional Programme Manager responsible for delivering Accredited Programmes, Structured Interventions and Senior Attendance Centres for people on probation. You will lead a dispersed team, allocate resources, manage performance and ensure safety and compliance across your region.

You will work with partners to maintain multi-agency coordination, develop contingency plans, and drive continuous improvement while reporting to the Head of

Qualifications

• Understanding the key principles of programmes.
• Experience in offender risk assessment and management.
• Knowledge of Probation Service in the Criminal Justice System.
• Ability to evaluate practice.
• Ability to work under pressure with demanding deadlines.
• Evidence of interpreting and applying performance reports using IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective line management to a diverse regional team and manage risk.
• Ensure interventions are delivered in line with programme manuals, standards and risk controls.
• Oversee resource use and rota planning with contingency development for continuity.
• Ensure fully trained Programme Facilitators attend required training.
• Promote Accredited Programmes, Structured Interventions and SAC; ensure clear information access for Judiciary and Probation staff.
• Maintain quality standards and audit compliance; manage performance issues and complaints.
• Prepare annual team plan and allocate resources; align with public protection duties via multi-agency work and case reviews.
• Lead change and develop new services within available resources and driving best practice.
• Manage financial resources under Head of Programmes and contribute to the business plan with partners.

Skills

Programme management

Line management

Risk assessment

Performance management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a regional Programme Manager responsible for delivering Accredited Programmes, Structured Interventions and Senior Attendance Centres for people on probation. You will lead a dispersed team, allocate resources, manage performance and ensure safety and compliance across your region.

You will work with partners to maintain multi-agency coordination, develop contingency plans, and drive continuous improvement while reporting to the Head of