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Assistant Controller – HMP Dovegate(Ref: 5532)

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HM Prison and Probation Service

13d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Nottingham

AI generated summary

  • You must meet security checks, be a UK, EU, or Commonwealth national, or eligible for EUSS, and comply with civil service standards and diversity principles.
  • You will oversee contract compliance, support monitoring arrangements, conduct performance analysis, coordinate reviews, and maintain penalty point records.

Requirements

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  • Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check
  • People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks
  • This Job Is Broadly Open To The Following Groups
  • UK nationals
  • nationals of the Republic of Ireland
  • nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
  • individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
  • Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
  • The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants
  • We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles
  • The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities
  • We run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria

Responsibilities

  • The Deputy Controller (B7) is the senior on-site representative of the Prison Contracts Group, their role is to oversee and report the activities, outputs and deliverables as stated in statute, contract, and law within a prison setting.
  • They have responsibility for monitoring the contract, act as the authority in a number of contexts and oversee the contract and operations delivered inside the establishment.
  • They are accountable to the Controller and Head of Group on areas of delegated authority.
  • The Contract Assurance Specialist (B5) is responsible for the production of complex strategic reports, including in-depth research and statistical analysis for high-level management information to support decision making.
  • They develop and undertake quality assurance procedures to ensure data is captured correctly and efficiency savings are identified, therefore ensuring that contracts are compliant and work effectively.
  • The Assistant Controller (B4) is a specialist role that supports assurance in contract and delivers support to the Controller/Deputy Controller in the formal monitoring arrangements.
  • The Assistant Controller will also carry out assurance and compliance work, co-ordinate Notice of Change (NOC) reviews, analyse and present performance progress at monthly and quarterly meeting (highlighting successes and failings), maintain accurate collation of penalty points, and other core contract management tasks.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Assistant Controller – HMP Dovegate (Ref: 5532).

Where is the location of this job?

This position is based at HM PRISON DOVEGATE, UTTOXETER, ST14 8XR.

What is the salary for the Assistant Controller position?

The salary for the Assistant Controller position is £31,995, with an additional contribution of £9,268 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

What benefits are offered to employees in this role?

Employees receive benefits such as access to learning and development, a flexible working environment, inclusion and diversity support, a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, and a season ticket advance.

What type of contract management does the Prison Contracts Group (PCG) handle?

The PCG handles the operational contract management of a portfolio that includes Prisoner Escort Custody Service, Electronic Monitoring, Community Rehabilitation Services, Prisoner Education, and various operational contracts.

What are the key responsibilities of the Assistant Controller?

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting assurance in contract monitoring, carrying out compliance work, coordinating Notice of Change reviews, analyzing performance progress, maintaining accurate records of penalty points, and conducting core contract management tasks.

What behaviors will be assessed during the selection process?

The behaviors assessed will include Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, and Working Together.

How will the interviews for this position be conducted?

Interviews will be conducted face-to-face at HMP Dovegate, Moreton Lane, Uttoxeter, ST14 8XR.

What security checks are required for candidates?

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

Who can apply for this position?

This job is broadly open to UK nationals, EU nationals with settled status, Commonwealth nationals with the right to work in the UK, and certain other groups specified in the announcement.

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Mission & Purpose

The Prison and Probation Service in the UK is responsible for the management of prisons and the supervision of offenders in the community. Their ultimate mission is to protect the public by reducing reoffending and ensuring offenders are safely and securely managed. Their purpose is to support rehabilitation, provide opportunities for offenders to reform, and ensure they are prepared for successful reintegration into society. The service is committed to maintaining safety, security, and effectiveness in the criminal justice system.