HM Prison and Probation Service
Programme Manager - HMP Long Lartin (Ref: 19246)
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Programme Manager - HMP Long Lartin (Ref: 19246)
Programme Manager – PM: Programme Manager
Location: HM Prison Long Lartin, Evesham, WR11 8TZ
About HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS)
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Job Title & Grade
Programme Manager (PM: Programme Manager)
- Group Profile: Programme Manager
- Organisation Level: First Line Management
- Band: 6 (Civil Service Banding Guide)
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week (unsocial hours allowances may apply)
Overview & Purpose
This is a management role within a custodial establishment, focused on planning, delivering and overseeing accredited offending behaviour programmes. The position ensures adherence to HMPPS accreditation standards, organisational policies, and the Interventions Integrity Framework (IIF), while promoting offender rehabilitation, compliance, and reducing reoffending.
Key Objectives:
- Deliver high-quality interventions that align with culinary rehabilitation strategies and prisoner education goals
- Consult on prison policies, training staff and integrating programmes with broader risk management systems (e.g., MQPL/HMIP frameworks)
- Maintain accountability for performance metrics, resource allocation, and continuous improvement
- Act as lead for the AIM team, supporting multidisciplinary oversight of group members’ treatment needs
Responsibilities
Strategic & Operational Management
- Direct the administration and facilitation teams, ensuring staff training for CPD, intervention planning, and programme supervision.
- Create and monitor an annual programme delivery plan with measurable milestones, resource allocation, and value for money.
- Collaborate locally/regionally/nationally with psychology teams, senior leaders (HMPPS), and national testers to drive improvements.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Attend local national meetings to review initiatives, compliance, and policy updates aligned to HMPPS Rehabilitative Strategy.
- Maintain open communication with Senior Management Teams and translate Heads of Reducing Reoffending Teams (ROT) policies into actionable protocols.
- Contribute to Quality Assurance (QA) feedback and action-planning for areas flagged by HMIP, MQPL, or self-assessment reviews, ensuring continuous compliance.
Performance & Accountability
- Present data-driven insights on programme performance to Senior Leaders and National Teams, reflecting policy objectives.
- Oversee provision of both accredited and non-accredited programmes, ensuring equitable access.
- Implement alterations and additional tasks aligned to the IIF framework or HMPPS strategic directives (e.g., integrating offender-focused initiatives).
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Team Leadership
- Lead AIM (Accreditation, Improvement, Monitoring) Team to streamline the treatment pathway for prisoners.
- Foster cross-staff collaboration among offenders, case managers, and clinical teams.
Support & Flexibility
- Fulfil duties in English language (or Welsh, if specified in Wales) as required.
- Potential for additional responsibilities dropdown or task adjustments discussed via evaluations.
Behaviours (Candidate Assessment Criteria)
Assessment aligned to the Civil Service Success Profile:
- Making Effective Decisions – Critical analysis, risk management
- Changing and Improving – Problem-solving, innovation
- Communicating and Influencing – Transparent updates to stakeholders
- Working Together – Cross-team alignment with Prison Psychology/Probation
- Managing a Quality Service – Consistancy of best practice delivery
- Developing Self and Others – Casino training, coaching facilitators
Requirements & Experience
- Essential:
- Proven management experience (Band 6 role or equivalent), demonstrating leadership in people/c()`ols("Staff ProcessesUsual team supervisionطاقال
- Effective organisational skills to meet strategic and operational demands (e.g., delivery under budget constraints)
- Ability to work within multi-disciplinary settings (justice, welfare, education)
- Desirable:
- Prior experience with offending behaviour programmes, HM Prison/Probation Service, or rehabilitative frameworks
- Understanding of accreditation standards or IIF/Intervention directives
Person Specification (Key Factors)
1. Technical Skills
- Knowledge of HM Prison policy implementation and provision of offender rehabilitation support.
- Understanding of quality assurance, data reporting and strategic planning for at-risk populations.
- Experience assessing programs for effective outcomes measurement.
2. Technical Requirements (Civil Service Mandates)
For Internal Candidates:
- Promoted to Band 6: Predicate completion of the New Manager Programme within three years of promotion.
- Re-graded from prior Band 6 role: Waiver applies if credit for approximate equivalence exists.
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For External Candidates:
- New appointments: Must enrol in New Manager Programme within three years of appointment.
Pension Benefits:
- Total package includes:
- £41,197 civ salary + £11,934 employer contribution to CPPB (Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension)
- 28.97% pension contribution (employer), along with Leave Package covers public holidays and normal annual leave.
Benefits
- Civil Service Pension with competitive contributions + loss-adjusted allowance linked to defined benefit terms.
- Professional Development – Access to mentoring, training (CSS Learning).
- Work-Life Care – Options for flexible hours to support personal balance.
- Inclusion & Diversity – Committment to awareness, anti-bias, and equal opportunity.
- Support Framework – Support for staff outcomes: Parental leave, Disability Confident, Hackney veterans policy.
Selection Process
- Assessment Phase: Focus on behaviours and strengths vs. Civil Service Success Framework
- Note – Feedback given only to interview-successful candidates.
Additional Considerations:
- Counter-terror check – Mandatory (including ाता Standard-square Conseil.
- DDA access: Initatives span disability confidence for applicant selection.
How to Apply
Closing Date: [Insert Date] Contact: Team details available at Candidate Info Link
- Queries: Enquiries directed to:
- SSCL Recruitment – moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk or 0345 241 5358
Eligibility & Nationality
Applicants permitted proportionate when meeting: ✅ UK/EU nationals or EU equivalent (Plus Residency Status) ✅ Turkish nationals – certain family members holding Work Permit Pre-1/Dec/19 ✅ Labour parity holders for Resettlement (check eligibility).
For more information see:Civil Service Nation Exemplars
Further Resources
Legal Frameworks:
Civil Service Code (non-discriminatory conduct) CivilServicecommission Principles
Job Note on Implementation: The listed duties are illustrative; terms are subject to review and recommendation via evaluation schemes (Job kung Scheme Submission Computation structure).
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