Team Manager, Planning and Operational Support Team

Ministry of Justice; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in the UK is looking for a leader to manage a team focused on delivering judicial training programmes. This role involves ensuring timely training delivery, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing the associated budget. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, communication, and operational delivery skills. A flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package are offered, alongside competitive salary ranges from £35,335 to £42,859 based on experience and location.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days after five years

Choice of Civil Service pension schemes

Extensive staff development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience leading and managing a team is essential.
• Strong planning and operational delivery skills required.
• Experience managing a budget and providing budget reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide operational support for magistrate training.
• Ensure training profiles are delivered on schedule.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor training needs.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and operational delivery

Managing a budget

Continuous Improvement

IT skills including MS Teams and Excel

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Join the Judicial College Planning and Operational Support leadership team to manage a busy team delivering judicial training programmes across the UK. The role supports the Lady Chief Justice, the Senior President of Tribunals and the wider judicial community by ensuring high‑quality magistrate training and the implementation of digital learning solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of AO and EO staff providing operational support for magistrate training delivery, including digital, face‑to‑face and blended learning.
• Ensure each team’s assigned training profile is delivered on schedule and properly resourced, managing the associated budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Judicial Office, Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service and the Ministry of Justice to plan, manage and monitor emerging training needs.
• Provide accurate and timely budget reporting, forecasting and risk management to deliver value for money.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and support the Planning and Operational Support Team’s business plan.
• Play a key role in planning and arranging the training programme for future years, including development of the online prospectus.
• Work collaboratively as part of the leadership team to build a resilient, adaptable team.
• Partner with the Judicial Education Team and Digital & Technical Team to implement and develop digital training delivery.

Leadership Behaviours

• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing

Key Experience

• Leading and managing a team
• Planning and operational delivery
• Managing a budget
• Continuous Improvement
• IT skills including MS Teams and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate at senior levels and tailor communication style to audience and context

Selection Process

Applications will be sifted based on the Leadership behaviour. Those who pass the initial sift will be invited to a full selection interview where all four behaviours are assessed.

Salary

National range: £35,335 – £37,847. London range: £40,014 – £42,859.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, rising to 30 days after five years of service.
• Pension: Choice of Civil Service pension schemes.
• Training: Extensive staff development opportunities.
• Flexible working: Up to 60% office time with hybrid options where business need permits.
• Paid leave: Paternity, adoption and maternity leave; paid sight tests for computer‑screen users.
• Other benefits: Family‑friendly policies, voluntary benefits, retail vouchers, childcare support options.