HM Prison and Probation Service
Head of Corporate Service (Ref: 22384)
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This position is based at NMS Diadem House, Preston, PR2 2YB, NPS 40 EUROPA BOULEVARD BIRKENHEAD, CH41 4PE
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Job Description
An exciting permanent opportunity has arisen within the North West Probation Service for a Head of Corporate Services. This is a key senior leadership role, providing strategic direction, oversight and assurance across a broad corporate services portfolio in a large, diverse and complex region. The postholder will act as regional lead for key areas including Workforce, Estates and Facilities Management, Risk, Health and Safety, and other corporate services priorities as required.
The Head of Corporate Services will work closely with the Regional Probation Director, senior leaders, PDU Heads and corporate colleagues to ensure effective, consistent and responsive support to operational delivery. The role offers an opportunity to influence regional priorities, strengthen governance and contribute to the continued development of corporate services across the North West.
The successful candidate will provide visible and effective leadership across Corporate Services, supporting the region to deliver its priorities through strong governance, assurance, planning, resource management and partnership working. The role will require strategic thinking, sound judgement, resilience and the ability to work confidently with a wide range of senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities May Include:
- Providing strategic leadership and direction for Corporate Services across the North West region.
- Supporting the Regional Probation Director and senior leadership team through effective governance, assurance and performance oversight.
- Leading and coordinating key corporate functions, including Workforce, Estates and Facilities Management, Risk, Health and Safety, and other regional priorities, to support safe, effective and consistent operational delivery.
- Working collaboratively with PDU Heads, regional leads and national colleagues to resolve issues, manage risk and drive improvement.
- Ensuring corporate services are responsive to regional priorities, business planning requirements and emerging operational pressures.
- Promoting a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture across the Corporate Services function.
We are looking for an experienced and credible senior leader who can operate confidently in a complex regional environment. You will bring strong leadership, excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across operational and corporate teams.
You should be able to balance strategic oversight with practical delivery, manage competing priorities and provide clear advice and assurance to senior stakeholders. A collaborative, inclusive and solution-focused approach will be essential, together with the ability to lead through change and support continuous improvement.
Anyone interested in the role is welcome to have a discussion with Andrea Leather to find out more. To arrange this, please contact Kali Gaffney on 0151 832 3281 or via email on kali.gaffney@justice.gov.uk
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This appointment is initially temporary; however, the post may be made permanent in the future, subject to organisational requirements and business need
Person specification
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Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Communicating and Influencing
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service
- Working Together
- 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
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Successful candidates must undergo a standard (or equivalent) criminal record check.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Contact point for applicants
Job Contact :
- Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
- Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
- Telephone : 0345 241 5358
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Further information
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