Join to apply for the Court Centre Manager role at Crown Prosecution ServiceContinue with Google Continue with Google2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Court Centre Manager role at Crown Prosecution ServiceContentsLocationManchesterAbout The JobJob summaryAs a Court Centre Manager for CPS North West, you are responsible for the coordination of all casework and administrative activity in one of the Area’s busiest Crown Court centres.You are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the court including the deployment or paralegal officers and paralegal assistants to court duties.You provide leadership as SPOC contact for the Court Centre with external partners including HMCTs and external Counsel, including the implementation of major change initiatives.You take a pivotal role within the local community and with Criminal Justice System (CJS) partners to drive through strategic change and improvements within the Unit and with key stakeholders, and to meet the needs of the Service, key stakeholders and the national framework.The Crown Prosecution Service is based in England and Wales. If you’re applying for this role and live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, you must let us know when accepting this offer as you need permission to work from your home address if hybrid working is part of your role. There’s no guarantee that we will grant this approval.You must be aged 18 before starting in this role. The start date is expected to be 8-12 weeks after the application deadline.As part of this role, you are expected to undertake direct line management responsibilities.This post involves regular attendance at designated court centre and occasional attendance at office locations in Manchester and Preston.Job DescriptionYour roles and responsibilities include:Setting, monitoring and reviewing the performance of direct reports, whilst implementing appropriate HR policies by setting appropriate targets and ensuring regular reviews with your teamManage the day-to-day business of the court centre ensuring the deployment of Paralegal Officers and Paralegal Assistants to court duties is in line with the national agreement and makes efficient use of resources.To be the visible and proactive focal point of engagement with CJS partners, agencies and other stakeholders for all casework enquiries, trouble-shooting and problem-solving within the court centre.Responsible for ensuring all cases listed for hearing are progressed andany outstanding casework actions are completed wherever possible to avoid an adjournment.Proactively build and maintain good working relationships with Criminal Justice partners and external agencies to ensure the smooth operation and effective delivery of CPS business;Monitor compliance and complete assurance checks with Casework Standard Operating Practice (SOP) systems and processes at court to ensure that casework and administrative functions are delivered efficiently and effectively.Supervise the daily updating of the Case Management System within requisite targets and ensuring all counsel activity is accurately recorded.Deal with urgent casework enquiries from Paralegal Officers and Paralegal Assistants providing advice and guidance to facilitate timely resolution.A copy of the full job description is available if requested from ben.savage@cps.gov.uk.Person specificationGCSE and A-Level results won't hold you back. We know that some people find their skills and passions when they leave school, so we won't take these into account.It is desirable that you have the below experience but this is not required to apply:Line Management ExperienceBehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Managing a Quality ServiceChanging and ImprovingDelivering at PaceLeadershipWorking TogetherBenefitsAlongside your salary of £34,680, Crown Prosecution Service contributes £10,046 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Join the Crown Prosecution Service and find your purpose.The Crown Prosecution Service is passionate about ensuring that we're a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We're a committed equal opportunities employer, creating a culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and individuality is truly appreciated.This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks covering disability, faith and belief, LGBTQI+, race, social mobility alongside our mental health first aiders programme and wellbeing sessions.The Crown Prosecution Service commits to offer its employees the following experience.You can do impactful, purposeful work that’s making a difference to your local communities.You are able to learn and grow, with access to the right opportunities and resources.We care about your wellbeing.We want you to feel valued, trusted and included.We also offer the following range of benefits:Civil Service contributory pension of up to 28.9%25 days’ leave, increasing to 30 days after 5 years£350 each year to spend on personal developmentlawyer training programme for all new prosecutorsan extra privilege day to mark the King's birthdaycompetitive maternity, paternity and parental leaveflexible working including flexitime, and a family friendly approach to workCycle2Work scheme, employee savings.Diversity at the Crown Prosecution Service is about inclusion, embracing differences and ensuring our workforce truly reflects the communities we serve. We want you to feel that you belong and can thrive, whatever your background, identity or culture. As a Disability Confident employer, we're happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments and improve your recruitment experience. If you'd like any reasonable adjustments made to our recruitment process, let us know within your application or contact ben.savage@cps.gov.uk.The Crown Prosecution Service has fixed rates for its Higher Executive Officer grade – a developing rate (the starting salary) and a spot rate (the maximum salary). Applicants typically join us on the developing rate and, after completing a 18-month development period, move to the spot rate – this is subject to your line manager confirming that you’re performing the role to a satisfactory standard.If you’re joining the Crown Prosecution Service on a lateral transfer from another government department, you should contact us about the impact on your salary and the implications of any time you’ve already spent at that grade before applying or accepting an employment offer. Your salary may be adjusted if your location changes when you join us. This adjustment also takes into account any existing allowances that may have previously been consolidated into your basic pay – there’s no guarantee that you can retain these when you transfer.We want to ensure our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment. We offer a hybrid working policy. There is an expectation that you spend at least 40% of your contracted hours over a four-week period at court, in an office or another official workplace depending on business need and the kind of work you're doing. For this role, however, it’s likely that you will spend closer to 100% of your time in court. You must consider if the commute from your home to court is a feasible distance to travel before making an application. If you’re successful, we will discuss this before you take up the post.The Crown Prosecution Service also has a range of development programmes to support all aspiring, new and experienced managers with developing the skills, behaviours and knowledge to build their confidence and capability. Our Manager Induction Programme is mandatory for all newly appointed managers. This is a fantastic opportunity to support all our new Crown Prosecution Service managers with the tools required to perform effectively in their roles.Things you need to knowSelection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience.Recruitment processThe recruitment process consists of an online application and interview. This is expected to take place week commencing 21 July 2025.Your interview takes place online through Microsoft Teams. A member of our recruitment team will be in touch with guidance. If you have any queries about this, contact ben.savage@cps.gov.ukPersonal statementWe ask you to complete a personal statement of no more than 1,250 words. You need to address the core behaviours for this role, which are:Managing a Quality ServiceChanging & ImprovingDelivering at PaceIn addition, you need to demonstrate the Crown Prosecution Service or Civil Service values.The panel has the right to assess the lead behaviour ‘Delivering at Pace’ first. If the standard on this behaviour isn’t met, the other behaviours won’t be considered and your application won’t progress. The panel also has the right to raise the minimum standard pass mark. The panel may also refer to the lead behavior at the interview stage to determine merit order.InterviewWe use behaviours to help us understand your experience, to see if you're a good fit for the role. You are assessed against HEO in the Civil Service success profiles behaviours framework. We are assessing 4 behaviours at interview stageChanging & ImprovingDelivering at PaceLeadershipWorking TogetherCV You’re not required to upload your CV. However, when submitting your application there is a ‘CV section’. You are required to provide information about your employment and/or academic history for the past three years. The CV section will be used as supporting evidence, it won’t be assessed.It’s your responsibility to provide the specified information in the requested format to ensure that you're considered for the post.If you're unable to cover three years through employment or academic history, you must provide a character reference for clearance purposes.StrengthsStrengths are tested at interview stage - the strengths tested are not shared before the interview.Online testsBefore submitting your application, you’re invited to complete an online Civil Service judgment test. You must successfully complete the test to progress to the next stage. Please complete the online test as soon as possible – we recommend within 24-48 hours. The closing date for the test is 04 July 2025.We send you an invitation to take the test and provide full instructions about how to complete it. The test can’t be taken on mobile phones or tablets.For more guidance about the online Civil Service tests, please see the GOV.UK website: Civil Service online tests - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)AccuracyYou must ensure that your application, including your personal statement and behaviour examples, are truthful and factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own.OtherThis is a full-time post. We do consider requests for flexible, part-time working and job share, always considering the operational needs of the department.ClearanceIf successful, you are required to secure a Disclosure and Barring Service check, for which you must have a current valid UK address.If successfully appointed, we ask you to complete a character enquiry form and nationality and immigration questionnaire.If you're a Crown Prosecution Service member of staff, you won’t need to do a Disclosure and Barring Service check as you already hold this clearance.The job you’re applying for is covered by Article 3(a) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, consequently Section 4(2) of that Act doesn’t apply. You’re required to disclose all previous convictions and cautions including spent convictions. Failing to make a full declaration will result in withdrawing your offer of employment if our checks reveal convictions that haven’t been disclosed.Reserve listIf you're recommended by the selection panel but not appointed to the current vacancy, you’re put on a reserve list for 12 months. You may be offered another Court Centre Manager post in CPS North West if a vacancy comes up during this period. We may also approach candidates on the waiting list to fill other roles that require similar knowledge and experience.FeedbackWe only provide feedback if you attend an interview or assessment.Fraud checkThe Crown Prosecution Service provides a Fair Processing Notice to all new applicants after they’ve been successful at interview. These candidates are informed that, as one aspect of pre-employment screening, their personal details – name, National Insurance number and date of birth – are checked against the Internal Fraud Database. We won't employ anyone included on the database unless they can demonstrate exceptional circumstances.The Strategic Resourcing team in the Crown Prosecution Service will, on behalf of the vacancy holder, inform applicants when they are refused employment because of their inclusion in the Internal Fraud Database.Civil Service CommissionIf you’re dissatisfied with the recruitment process and wish to make a complaint, please contact Strategic.Resourcing@cps.gov.uk with your concerns.If you remain dissatisfied and wish to make a further complaint, please click on the following link to the Civil Service Commission complaints page https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/civilservicerecruitmentcomplaints/Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles can be found athttps://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/Details of the Civil Service Nationality Rules are located at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rulesCandidates are subject to UK immigration requirements. For the most up-to-date information on the requirements of working in the UK, please go to the UK Visas and Immigration website at https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visasFeedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability and Experience.SecuritySuccessful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.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 requirementsThis job is broadly open to the following groups:UK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals 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 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (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.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (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 InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).Apply and further informationOnce this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. 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