Head of Operational Function - London, United Kingdom - Ministry of Justice
Description
Salary- £65,758 - £76,728
Number of jobs available
- 1
- 1
Region
- South West
- Cheltenham, Gloucester
- NPS COUNTY OFFICES CHELTENHAM, GL50 3EW, NPS TWYVER HOUSE GLOUCESTER, GL1 1DR
- Other
- NPS Pay Band C
- Permanent
- Full Time
- Senior Leadership
Overview of the job
Heads of Operational Functions are deployed to a variety of roles so as to provide leadership of staff and operations.
Summary
To provide management and leadership within the National Probation Service(NPS) with responsibility for resources and the operational and strategic direction and management of the Service within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or any other operational unit and/or functional area of activity.
In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
Heads of Operational Function may be required to undertake any combination, or all, of the duties and responsibilities set out below.
- Lead, innovate and develop local strategies in line with the national strategic framework
- Effectively lead cluster operational delivery and contribute corporately to national operational delivery and priorities
- Lead the NPS in local strategic partnerships and ensure appropriate representation within wider partnership frameworks
- Represent the NPS at national partnerships and development meetings in line with delegated functional lead and decision making responsibilities.
- Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation
- Manage competing demands within (geographical) area of responsibility
- Responsible for the various functions across the division; including line management of middle managers.
- Manage resources effectively.
- Oversee the Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) locally in conjunction with other responsible authorities including the chairing of MAPPA level 3 meetings
- To make decisions and provide advice on the management of offenders where senior management authorisation or involvement is necessary e.g. authorising the recall of offenders to prison
- Oversight of the management of complaints within the Operational Function and direct involvement in complaint resolution where necessary
- Undertake all Human Resources (HR) related policies and practices including overseeing local recruitment, Attendance Management, Disciplinary Investigations, Performance Management and Staff Appraisals, chair grievance and other hearings.
- Work effectively with your respective Divisional Senior Leadership Team and take lead responsibility nationally for specific projects/portfolios
- Deputise for the Deputy Director as required in the LDU / operational unit functional area of activity
- Work with MOJ/NOMS Communications on a range of products
- Implement NOMS equality strategy
- Responsible for ensuring the defined work areas and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards Health and Safety compliance
- Carry out agency responsibilities for victims.
- Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies
- Discharge estates responsibilities for Head of Operational Function
- Demonstrate prosocial modelling skills by consistently reinforcing prosocial behaviour and attitudes and challenging antisocial behaviour and attitudes.
- Work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS
The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alteration sand additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.
Significant adjustments may require re-examination under job evaluation and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
Behaviours
- Leadership
- Communicating and Influencing
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Changing and Improving
- Working Together
Essential Experience
- Significant experience at middle manager level, holding relevant responsibilities in at least two different settings.
- Substantial experience of line management of staff, including supervision, appraisal and motivating.
- Lead monitoring performance in area of responsibility against pre
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