Head of Service - Bristol - South Gloucestershire - Full Time - Permanent (Ref: 19644)

Job summary

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Job description

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

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 pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes. Work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS. Carry out safeguarding children duties in accordance with the NPS statutory responsibilities and agency policies

Discharge estates responsibilities for Head of Operational Function Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes. Work within the aims and values of NPS and NOMS

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential where the post holder has line management of operational units responsible for the supervision and/or risk management of offenders: Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice
Or, a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.
The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
Diploma in Probation Studies,
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option.)
Knowledge of Health and Safety and Equalities legislation.
Knowledge of the wider Criminal Justice System.
Current knowledge of effective practice in managing risk and reducing reoffending

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions
• Seeing the Big Picture

Benefits

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

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Selection process details

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Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

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) (opens in a new window)
• 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

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

• Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
• Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
• Telephone : 0345 241 5358

Recruitment team

• Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

Further information

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