Probation Learning Manager (Ref: 12708)

Job summary

Please refer to Job Description

Job description

Overview of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of all Learning and Development (L&D) activities, including Probation Qualifications, along with aiding an NPS region in meeting business needs. Although based within the NPS the post holder is a member of the wider HMPPS L&D team and reports to a Regional Learning Lead.

The post holder manages the day to day delivery of Probation qualifications at NPS Regional level and provides significant inputs in providing the associated L&D for the NPS. This includes being solution focused in developing initiatives to meet business need and engaging the division in the L&D activities available.

The role is a L&D management function and the post holder will be required to apply their professional skills and specialist knowledge to contribute to the effective delivery of probation qualifications and associated L&D programmes.

The post holder will be required to contribute their knowledge and skills in local and national projects to support continuous improvement of NPS/HMPPS L&D design and delivery.

The post holder will have line management responsibilities for a geographically dispersed team of Practice Tutor Assessors (PTAs). The post holder will also be required to mentor and coach other staff in order to support the professional development across NPS, and on occasion, HMPPS.

Summary

Management and deployment of NPS L&D activities to meet the needs of the region. Ability to deploy resources efficiently and effectively to meet business aims/objectives and national targets in conjunction with the Regional Learning Lead.

Contribute to the development of strategic national learning priorities in conjunction with HMPPS L&D, supporting or aligning the breakdown of these priorities into areas of focus for the region and delivering high quality probation qualifications and associated professional skills training across an NPS region.

Manage a geographically spread team of PTAs to meet the needs of the region. The post holder will be expected to travel within the NPS regions and to national events on a regular basis. This will require occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

• Implement probation qualifications and other L&D activities, exercising autonomy over deployment of resources and decision making to meet priorities and Divisional need.
• Work with Learning Services to develop national probation qualifications policy and the delivery model
• Engage and influence internal and external stakeholders to effectively implement national and divisional L&D priorities and to address emerging issues.
• Monitor learner progression issues and advise, guide and direct line managers and PTAs.
• Provide line management and development of a team of PTAs and undertake all Human Resources (HR) related policies and practices including overseeing local recruitment, Attendance Management, Performance Management, Staff Appraisals.
• Undertake investigations for disciplinary, grievance and other hearings.
• Lead on HMPPS/NPS Communications on a range of L&D products including promotion of NPS qualifications and L&D.
• Represent the NPS at national partnerships and development meetings
• Work in partnership with the L&D Improvement team and the L&D Product Owners to support specific projects/portfolios within Learning Services and the Design Faculty
• The post holder is responsible for maintaining an effective working relationship with middle managers, HEIs, CRCs, wider L&D colleagues and other stakeholders.
• The role will include deputising at a national and regional level for the Regional Learning Lead

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The Job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Behaviours

• Leadership
• Developing Self and Others
• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

Essential Experience

• Mentoring/Coaching skills
• Substantial experience of management of staff, including supervision, appraisal and developing capability
• Experience of monitoring performance in area of responsibility against pre- determined targets, setting local targets and effecting necessary improvements
• Operational planning through effective deployment of available resources and staff to meet operational demands
• Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Experience of Health and Safety and Equalities management
• Experience of managing people through organisational change
• Experience of successfully managing relationships including where there is conflict

Technical requirements

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 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.)
• Learning and Development qualification
• Detailed understanding of probation qualifications including vocational qualifications and Higher Education contract delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of the L&D process, including evaluation and quality assurance
• Knowledge of the wider criminal justice system and how the agencies work together
• Able to demonstrate well developed IT skills, including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports
• Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development

Ability

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare high level written reports including data analysis and making strategic proposals.

Technical Skills

- 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 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:
o Diploma in Probation Studies,
o Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
o CQSW (with Probation Option.)
-Learning and Development qualification
-Detailed understanding of probation qualifications including vocational
qualifications and Higher Education contract delivery
-Knowledge and understanding of the L&D process, including evaluation and
quality assurance
- Knowledge of the wider criminal justice system and how the agencies work
together
- Able to demonstrate well developed IT skills, including evidence of ability to
interpret and apply performance reports

-Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development

Person specification

Please refer to Job Description

Qualifications

-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 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.)

-Learning and Development qualification

Behaviours

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

• Changing and Improving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Developing Self and Others
• Leadership
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

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

• Please refer to the Technical Skills section in the Job Description

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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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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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

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