Senior Probation Lead: Performance & Public Protection

Ministry of Justice; Worcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice invites applications for a Senior Probation Officer to lead an LDU or similar unit within the National Probation Service. The role focuses on delivering high-quality probation practice, meeting national standards, and ensuring strategic aims are achieved through effective staff management and resource use.

You will interpret performance data, manage staff development, and collaborate with partners to safeguard public protection while upholding equality and inclusion

Qualifications

• Provide effective management and leadership to the team within policy and national standards.
• Ensure quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement.
• Deploy resources cost-effectively and exercise budget control.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective management and leadership to the team.
• Be accountable for quality delivery and performance improvements within policy and standards.
• Ensure resources and interventions are deployed cost-effectively and within budgets.
• Access, interpret, and apply performance data to maximise team performance.
• Manage staff development and address underperformance and safety matters.
• Contribute to public protection through multi-agency work and case review.
• Promote continuous improvement and effective communication with partners.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Performance analysis

Budget handling

Staff development

Job description

The Ministry of Justice invites applications for a Senior Probation Officer to lead an LDU or similar unit within the National Probation Service. The role focuses on delivering high-quality probation practice, meeting national standards, and ensuring strategic aims are achieved through effective staff management and resource use.

You will interpret performance data, manage staff development, and collaborate with partners to safeguard public protection while upholding equality and inclusion