Overview
Heads of Operational Functions are deployed to a variety of roles so as to provide leadership of staff and operations.
Summary
To provide management and leadership within the National Probation Service(NPS) with responsibility for resources and the operational and strategic direction and management of the Service within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or any other operational unit and/or functional area of activity.
To represent the Deputy Director with external agencies/Stakeholders and staff as appropriate.
In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.
The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
May be required to participate in out of hours senior management on call rota.
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
* 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
* To represent the Deputy Director with external agencies/Stakeholders and staff as appropriate.
* In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.
* The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.
* May be required to participate in out of hours senior management on call rota.
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