Senior Probation Officer: Lead, Protect & Improve Practice

Ministry of Justice; Leicester; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ministry of Justice in Leicester is seeking a Senior Probation Officer to lead a Local Delivery Unit and drive performance in alignment with national standards. You will manage staff, develop practices, and ensure effective resource use while safeguarding the public and supporting multi-agency collaboration.

The role requires a strong background in probation or related criminal justice work, with experience in risk assessment, governance, and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality

Formación

• Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in probation or related criminal justice settings.
• Understanding of the Probation Service within the Criminal Justice System and multi-disciplinary work.
• Experience in assessing risk and contributing to public protection objectives.
• Ability to interpret and apply performance data to drive improvements.
• Pro-social modelling and collaboration with partners and stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Provide effective management and leadership to the team.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality practice and performance improvements.
• Deploy resources cost-effectively to meet budget and strategic aims.
• Manage staff development, attendance, and diversity matters.
• Lead in safeguarding duties and multi-agency risk management.
• Represent the NPS with partners and stakeholders as required.
• Oversee communication between management teams and external partners.
• Contribute to corporate management within the LDU/Operational Unit.

Conocimientos

Management and leadership

Risk assessment

Performance data analysis

IT skills

Descripción del empleo

Ministry of Justice in Leicester is seeking a Senior Probation Officer to lead a Local Delivery Unit and drive performance in alignment with national standards. You will manage staff, develop practices, and ensure effective resource use while safeguarding the public and supporting multi-agency collaboration.

The role requires a strong background in probation or related criminal justice work, with experience in risk assessment, governance, and stakeholder engagement to deliver high-quality