The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is 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 in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Behaviours

• Leadership
• Developing Self and Others
• Changing and Improving
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Making Effective Decisions

Essential Experience

• Mentoring/Coaching skills
• Substantial experience of management of staff, including supervision, appraisal and developing capability
• Experience of monitoring performance in the area of responsibility against predetermined targets, setting local targets and effecting necessary improvements
• Operational planning through effective deployment of available resources and staff to meet operational demands
• Experience of working under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Experience of Health and Safety and Equalities management
• Experience of managing people through organisational change
• Experience of successfully managing relationships including where there is conflict

Technical Requirements

• Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice Integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
• A qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the State for Justice as per Section 10 of The Offender Management Act 2007:
  • Diploma in Probation Studies
  • Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
  • CQSW (with Probation Option)
• Learning and Development qualification
• Detailed understanding of probation qualifications including vocational qualifications and Higher Education contract delivery
• Knowledge and understanding of the L&D process, including evaluation and quality assurance
• Knowledge of the wider criminal justice system and how the agencies work together
• Able to demonstrate well-developed IT skills, including evidence of ability to interpret and apply performance reports
• Evidence of ability to provide a practice perspective on policy development

Ability

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prepare high-level written reports including data analysis and making strategic proposals.

Additional Information

This is an exciting opportunity to join the KSS Learning and Development Team as a Probation Learning Manager undertaking the Probation Learner Project Manager role leading on the delivery of continuous professional development (CPD) within the region to ensure a smooth delivery of learning products and resources. The post holder will act as the link between KSS L&D activity in the region and the centre, identifying delivery risks and brokering solutions. They will work in partnership with the Design Faculty to shape the national training agenda responding to identified regional needs and will lead on the delivery of a wide range of L&D projects or portfolios and promote and champion the Probation Service L&D model & a positive learning culture.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed upon the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

• Annual Leave: Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
• Pension: The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF). Please visit www.gmpf.org.uk for further information.
• Training: The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.
• Networks: The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.
• Eligibility: All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post.
• Support: A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share. Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services. For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/. Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave. Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

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