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Head of Area Executive Director’s Office - South East & East(Ref: 90288)

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HM Prison and Probation Service

8d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid, Senior & Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    People, HR & Administration
  • Winchester

AI generated summary

  • You need senior management experience, strong stakeholder skills, team leadership, strategic planning, risk management ability, adaptability, and familiarity with prisons and probation services.
  • You will lead the Area office team, manage executive support and business processes, oversee strategic planning, improve collaboration, and represent the Area Executive in communications and performance management.

Requirements

  • Job requirements:
  • - Significant experience in a senior management role.
  • - Strong stakeholder management skills.
  • - Proven ability to lead and develop teams.
  • - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • - Experience in strategic planning and business management.
  • - Ability to manage risk and make sound judgements.
  • - Capacity to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments.
  • - Familiarity with prisons and probation services.
  • - Understanding of wider Agency and Ministerial objectives.
  • - Skills in performance assurance and risk management.

Responsibilities

  • Providing strong leadership to the immediate Area office team and, as part of the Area Executive Senior Management Team, helping to establish a healthy culture and leading through challenges and change.
  • Management of the Area Executive Office to ensure that the Area Executive Director is fully supported, this will include establishing and overseeing effective business management processes within the Area Office team and with PGDs and RPDs, ensuring that accountabilities and responsibilities are agreed and understood, and that work is undertaken at the appropriate level with escalation as appropriate.
  • Strategic and business planning for the Area, working closely with the wider Area team and ensuring an understanding of wider organisational objectives to identify Area priorities. Oversight of plans to ensure that these are effectively recorded, communicated, and monitored.
  • Playing a key role in the continuous improvement of the Area to promote safe and secure prisons, effective rehabilitation, protection of the public and reductions in reoffending. This will include identifying opportunities for better ways of working and improved join-up between prisons and probation and across the Area, including maintaining and developing constructive links with key organisations and partners.
  • Working with performance leads and teams, oversight of performance, assurance and risk management of prisons and probation services within the Area to be able to advise and brief the AED appropriately. This includes ensuring areas of concern are flagged as well as recognition of improvements and overseeing a coordinated response and monitoring of progress.
  • Representing the Area Executive Director, undertaking activities on their behalf, including attending meetings as required.
  • Managing the Area Executive Office’s relationship with headquarters (MoJ and HMPPS) to ensure efficient processes, effective communication and information sharing and utilisation of central expertise.
  • Work alongside Business Partners to ensure effective workforce planning and budget management for the office and Area.
  • Providing advice and briefings to HQ and Ministers on high-profile issues within the Area as well as any Area-wide issues or those impacting multiple prisons/PDUs within the Area, consulting closely with the operational line on the detail.
  • Building productive working relationships with the rest of the Area Executive Senior Management Team and their wider teams to ensure the effective running of the Area as a cohesive unit.

FAQs

What is the salary for the Head of Area Executive Director’s Office position?

The salary for this position is £75,185, with an additional contribution of £20,976 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

What are the key responsibilities of the job holder?

The job holder is responsible for providing leadership to the Area Executive Office, managing business processes, planning strategically for the Area, promoting continuous improvement, overseeing performance and risk management, and representing the Area Executive Director in various activities.

Is this position open to operational and non-operational staff?

Yes, this role is a non-operational position that is open to both operational and non-operational staff.

What kind of support does the role offer to the Area Executive Director?

The role involves ensuring that the Area Executive Director is fully supported through efficient business management processes, problem-solving, providing relevant advice, and managing risks appropriately.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this position?

Yes, the role offers access to learning and development opportunities to enhance professional skills.

Is attendance required in London for this role?

Yes, attendance in London and other venues for meetings will be required.

What behaviors will candidates be assessed against during the selection process?

Candidates will be assessed against the following behaviors: Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, and Leadership.

What types of working arrangements are available for this position?

The working environment supports a range of flexible working options to enhance work-life balance.

What are the nationality requirements for this job?

The job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, and certain EU nationals, among others with the right to work in the UK.

How does the role contribute to HMPPS priorities?

The job holder provides leadership and strategic direction for the Area Executive Directorate, ensuring that their work contributes to HMPPS priorities and managing risks effectively.

Will feedback be provided after the selection process?

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Who should candidates contact for recruitment inquiries?

Candidates can contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team at Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com or by calling 0845 241 5358 for recruitment inquiries.

HM Prison and Probation Service

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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.