Head of Area Executive Director’s Office – South East & East – 90288

90288 - Head of Area Executive Director’s Office - South East & East

Number of jobs available: 1

Detail of reserve list: 12 Months

Region: East of England, South East

City/Town: Ashford (Kent), Brighton and Hove, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, Norwich, Rochester, Winchester

Grade: Grade 6

Band: 10

Post Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other

Role Type: Administration / Corporate Support, Business Management & Improvement

Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? Yes

Overview of the job

The job holder will report directly to the Area Executive Director and will be part of the Area Executive Senior Management Team, accountable for the performance and development of prisons and probation services within the Area. This is a leadership role, managing and developing an immediate team and establishing strong working relationships with the Area Executive Senior Management Team.

The job holder will be responsible for the management, oversight, and development of the Area Executive Office function, ensuring work is progressed and prioritised effectively. They will make sound judgements on decisions that they can make on behalf of the Area Executive Director.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities, and duties:

1. Providing strong leadership to the immediate Area office team.
2. Management of the Area Executive Office to ensure that the Area Executive Director is fully supported.
3. Strategic and business planning for the Area.
4. Playing a key role in the continuous improvement of the Area.
5. Working with performance leads and teams to oversee performance, assurance, and risk management.
6. Representing the Area Executive Director, undertaking activities on their behalf.
7. Managing the Area Executive Office’s relationship with headquarters.
8. Providing advice and briefings to HQ and Ministers.
9. Building productive working relationships with the Area Executive Senior Management Team.

Behaviours

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions

Ability

• Ability to represent HMPPS to stakeholders at senior management level.
• High level written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to function effectively and autonomously in a challenging environment.

Experience

• Experience of business planning and budget management.
• Proven senior manager with previous operational experience.
• Effective high-quality skills to lead and manage staff.

Hours of Work

37 hours

Additional Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working.

Benefits

• Annual Leave
• Pension
• Work Life Balance
• Training and Development Opportunities

Eligibility

All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.

How to Apply

For further details on how to apply, please refer to the application instructions provided.