Overview
This is a management job in an establishment.
This is a non-rotational, non-operational role with line management responsibilities.
Summary
The job holder will be responsible for developing mutually beneficial relationships with the local community to promote the work of HMPPS and the establishment in order to increase awareness of and create opportunities for supporting prisoners whilst in custody and following their release.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
* Manage communications/public relations links between the local community and the establishment by responding to requests for information, representing the establishment at external activities and promoting the work of the National Offender Management Service (HMPPS) / the establishment amongst community groups and organisations.
* Develop local strategy to engage with outside industry, maintaining networks to research funding streams to maximise awareness of the opportunities for prisoners.
* Ensure links with partnership opportunities for prisoners that complement the establishment's regime and offer opportunities to practice work skills developed in custody or linked to future employment aspirations.
* Monitor prisoner placements regularly to check that employers, trainers and colleges comply with Health and Safety Executive regulations. Send any observation paperwork to the assigned Health and Safety person.
* Coordinate visits to establishments by representatives of partner organisations.
* Identify opportunities for employers/employer representative bodies to promote training/employment for ex-offenders and develop processes with employers to secure funding/appropriate agreements as required.
* Advise and work with colleagues in the learning, skills, employment and activities teams to strengthen relationships and working links through the flow of relevant and timely information.
* Advise external stakeholders to identify initiatives to promote the work within the local community to reduce reoffending rates, exchanging information as required.
* Maintain a directory of voluntary/statutory organisations providing services to prisoners within the establishment.
* Maintain links with community services teams, local probation offices, the police, and other local authority bodies to translate and implement national initiatives into workable and successful arrangements within the local community.
* Identify gaps in service provision, including considering diversity and underrepresented groups.
* Develop training placements with local providers and attend necessary risk meetings to ensure processes are in place to support the provider and protect the public.
* Undertake other management tasks including: manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation; manage all staff within their area including performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management.
* Ensure all HMPPS standards and Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) are implemented and managed within the relevant work area.
* Ensure all national and local policies and procedures are implemented and compliant (e.g., National Security Framework, Local Security Strategy, Finance Manual).
* Attend as directed any relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute, either as chair or team member.
* Provide leadership and direction to managers and staff within their defined work area through briefings and effective communication.
* Produce relevant reports as required and ensure all correspondence is replied to within agreed timescales.
* Liaise and form good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Manage resources to deliver the activities within the defined work area, and contribute to mid-to-long term business planning.
* Ensure the defined work area and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards safety compliance.
The duties/responsibilities listed describe the post as it is at present and are 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 with the job holder.
Other Requirements
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.
Behaviours
* Making Effective Decisions
* Communicating and Influencing
* Working Together
* Managing a Quality Service
* Technical Requirements
Qualifications
The job holder will have relevant qualifications in the area of work such as Commercial Activity Management, recognised training qualifications, or be an accredited assessor, and have specialist knowledge/experience in a relevant industry. Must keep up to date with knowledge/working practices in areas of expertise.
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