Strategic Operations Lead, Probation Cluster

HM Prison and Probation Service; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a middle manager to provide strategic support and lead a Local Delivery Unit. Key responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting the Head of Cluster in various operational tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in probation services and leadership experience. This role also offers benefits like flexible working and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to learning and development

Flexible working options

Civil Service pension with 28.97% contribution

Annual Leave

Public Holidays

Qualifications

• Significant experience at middle manager level.
• Experience of setting and monitoring targets.
• Experience of budgetary control including procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead on caseload segmentation issues.
• Provide support to the Head of Cluster.
• Responsible for professional development of cluster staff.

Skills

Management of staff

Performance monitoring

Budgetary control

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Education

Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma

Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)

Job description

A government agency in the UK is seeking a middle manager to provide strategic support and lead a Local Delivery Unit. Key responsibilities include managing staff, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting the Head of Cluster in various operational tasks. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in probation services and leadership experience. This role also offers benefits like flexible working and a generous pension scheme.