Head of Operational Function (Head of Service) London Probation Service: PDU Enfield & Haringey (Ref:789)

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 NPS-JES-0034_ Head of Operational Function_v4.0 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 x 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 The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post at present and are not exhaustive. 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.
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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., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Changing and Improving
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Delivering at Pace
+ Leadership
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Managing a Quality Service
+ Seeing the Big Picture, This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
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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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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.

+ 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
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
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