Senior Probation Lead — People, Performance & Public Safety

Ministry of Justice; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency is seeking a Senior Probation Officer in Barnstaple. This role requires extensive management and leadership experience within Local Delivery Units. Responsibilities include ensuring delivery quality of probation services, managing a team, and promoting a culture of equality and inclusion. Applicants must have substantial experience in offender risk management and must hold relevant qualifications. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, aligning with the agency's objectives.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in offender risk assessment and management.
• Understanding of the Probation Service's role in the criminal justice system.
• Experience in around risk management and assessment.
• Well-developed IT skills for interpreting and applying performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective management and leadership to the team.
• Ensure quality delivery of practice and team performance improvement.
• Manage staff development and attendance.
• Facilitate communication with internal and external partners.

Skills

Management skills

Leadership skills

Risk assessment

Interpersonal communication

Diversity and inclusion advocacy

Education

Graduate Diploma / Honours Degree in Community Justice

Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

Tools

Performance reporting software

Data assessment tools

Job description

A UK government agency is seeking a Senior Probation Officer in Barnstaple. This role requires extensive management and leadership experience within Local Delivery Units. Responsibilities include ensuring delivery quality of probation services, managing a team, and promoting a culture of equality and inclusion. Applicants must have substantial experience in offender risk management and must hold relevant qualifications. The position offers hybrid working arrangements, aligning with the agency's objectives.