This position is based at KIDDERMINSTER MAGISTRATES KIDDERMINSTER, DY10 1QQ Job Summary Please refer to Job Description Job Description Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going. We have an exciting opportunity for a SEO Operations Manager. If you’re customer focussed, intent on delivering excellent service, enthusiastic about leading and motivating a team, then this role gives you the opportunity to play a pivotal role within HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). About Us Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is a key function within HM Courts and Tribunal Service (HMCTS) and plays a central role in delivering justice. We work alongside the criminal courts in England and Wales to ensure convicted parties comply with fines and other financial penalties imposed by the courts. This department is also responsible for compliance with Confiscation Orders imposed by the Crown Courts and the payment of Fixed Penalty tickets issued by police forces. We manage centralised administrative and contact functions (telephone helpdesks) and we’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. Your role As Operations Manager you will develop and implement strategies which deliver organisational change, establish a consistent and customer focussed service and ensure effective deployment of resources to live within allocated budget. Design, build and maintain effective liaison with HMCTS colleagues, user groups and representative organisations, representing the Deputy Head of Operations where necessary. Work with managers across the region to ensure cohesive delivery of the business plan and act as Responsible Officer as required. You will be responsible for establishing and enhancing effective working relationships with HMCTS colleagues, supporting agencies, voluntary and user groups. Working with agencies to improve the level of service offered to users - providing direction and close support to Delivery Managers, setting local priorities which are consistent with regional and national priorities. You will use Staff Survey Action Plans / local TU liaison / Staff Forums to effect good working relationships with staff and to improve service delivery and staff morale / motivation. Working collaboratively with all areas of the business to fully utilise MI, ensuring performance targets are monitored, reviewed and achieved. Managing conflicting demands through reprioritisation and negotiation, using the strengths of individuals and teams to achieve results. You will be proactive in reviewing processes to identify improvements, understanding and managing associated risks; building on team strengths to deliver business outcomes and involve the team in developing plans and consistent messages. Being held accountable for ensuring Governance, risk management registers and contingency plans are in place and updated annually/monthly, ensuring compliance with HMCTS values, policies, and procedures (including diversity, attendance, and discipline, HMCTS Assurance Programme) and contribute to ongoing development. Your Skills And Experience Proven experience in a senior operations or management role, preferably within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment. Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading teams through change. Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to maintain relationships at all levels. Experience in budget management and resource allocation. Lead by example, coaching and developing staff to achieve high performance standards. If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role apply today. For a full job description, please read supporting document included below before applying. Further details New recruits to the Civil Service joining MoJ are expected to join at the band minimum. These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public. Non-contractual hybrid working may be available, but arrangements will be determined by the business and will only be available when it has been established that delivering the service from home can be done effectively. We cannot facilitate requests for a particular work from home/working in the office schedule. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. Occasional Travel To Other Courts For this post, occasional travel to other National Services sites may be required. Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going. We have an exciting opportunity for a SEO Operations Manager. If you’re customer focussed, intent on delivering excellent service, enthusiastic about leading and motivating a team, then this role gives you the opportunity to play a pivotal role within HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Occasional Travel To Other Courts For this post, occasional travel to other National Services sites may be required. Person specification Please Refer To Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Alongside your salary of £41,463, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £12,011 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. 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. Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Feedback 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 and Experience. 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. 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 Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service 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 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. Diversity and Inclusion The 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). This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Telephone : 0345 241 5359 Recruitment team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints/ https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/5681?entityId=5681