Overview of the job This is a Divisional HQ first line management role reporting to the Deputy Director NPS. Leading and managing a team of business administrators to deliver business- specific and transactional office based activities to support the work of the NPS Division. Responsible for coordinating and allocating work across the team, taking into account current workload, skills and knowledge of individual team members. Summary The purpose of the role is to lead and manage the divisional administrative function and to ensure efficient and effective running of the Support Hub, which provides the full set of business support services to the NPS Division. The post also undertakes a variety of specific activities and duties for which the job holder is held personally accountable, commensurate with their grade. Responsibilities include: • Managing a team providing business services support • Provision of support to the NPS Deputy Director • Effective management of resources Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Business Services support • Manage a team providing the full set of business support services to the NPS Division, which will include: HR Absence management (contact point) Vetting (SPOC) Appraisal, reward and recognition (registers) Gift & hospitality register Training administration (registers) Organisational charts (Divisional) Health & Safety (Divisional) ICT Change requests Information management (Divisional) using established probation systems Quantum point of contact Procurement I-Proc (requests/approvals) Other Meeting administration (Divisional) Event administration (Divisional) Public enquiry line Functional mailbox management (Divisional) Hire Car Booking General Office Administration Alert office notifications Divisional Complaints register Management Support • Leadership, line management and development of a team of administrative staff with responsibility for long term objectives and service quality which will support operational delivery • Liaising with Divisional colleagues to understand service requirements and anticipate future demands, taking the necessary steps to develop innovative solutions • Oversee workflow, allocating tasks and ensuring performance to the required standards • Implementation of administrative systems and procedural changes resulting from new and revised probation policies and procedures • Provide interface with Shared Service Centre and ensure administrative hand-offs and touch points are effectively managed and carried out • Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new hub staff • Acting as the local information manager for the directorate, ensuring compliance with protocol and procedures • Ensuring management information is produced in a timely and accurate manner • Undertaking ad hoc project work on behalf of the Deputy Director • To manage office facilities, overseeing maintenance of the building and its contents, updating office inventory and organising repair work • Undertaking responsibility for health and safety compliance. E.g.: completion and review of COSHH and risk assessments, display screen equipment reviews etc • Responsible for ensuring appropriate adjustments are made to comply with E&D and H&S policy. Determine the effective use of resources • Agree budgets and unit costs for programmes of work • Make proposals for expenditure on programmes of work • Manage budgets and provide unit costings for activities • Advise on financial and resourcing issues to inform objectives and forward planning Effectively Manage and Develop staff • Manage and develop staff • Demonstrate leadership skills in dealing with staff • Address poor performance • Provide effective supervision/coaching/appraisal • Ensure sickness absence initiatives are applied to achieve performance objectives and enhance productivity • Resolve capability/grievance/harassment/complaints in accordance with organisational policies • Address conduct issues and resolve conflict • Implement human resource policies Use communication effectively • Providing information, feedback and advice • Influencing and persuading • Chair and participate in meeting using appropriate skills, styles and approaches Enhance your own performance • Manage own resources and professional development Use information to take critical decisions • Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary • Develop and utilise data to identify trends and take appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance • Plan, implement and manage systems for the exchange of sensitive information, data and intelligence Manage Diversity and Quality • Develop a culture and systems that promote equality and value diversity • Implement the diversity policies of the service and collaborate effectively with the Equalities and Diversity Unit 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 alternations 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.. Location : GU1 4RS

Job description This is an exciting opportunity to join a well established, growing team as we look to expand our existing commercial contracts and qualification and training provision. The postholder will play a key role in training prisoners in our commercial Industries workshops, ensuring that expected production levels and quality standards are achieved. Delivery of industry recognised qualifications is also a key aspect of the role. The postholder will be required to supervise prisoners in the workshop, ensuring adherence to security and health and safety practices. The successful candidate will receive the required training and PPE. There may also be opportunities to complete further training and qualifications to support onsite delivery objectives. Additional Information 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 on 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. If you are a current NPS employee, this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff. The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidate's Business Unit, which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment. Benefits Annual Leave -The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days, this will continue to be the case. Bank, Public and Privilege Holidays -You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays. These hours are added to your annual leave allowance. There is a requirement to work some public and bank holidays subject to your shift pattern and the operational needs of the establishment Pension -The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best. Work Life Balance HM Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ Season Ticket Advance -After two months' service, you'll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work Childcare Vouchers For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers Training HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including areas such as Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes -There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts -All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles Eligibility -All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post -All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS -All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist Working for the Civil Service The sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's . Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail ); * To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ( ); * To the Civil Service Commission (details available ) As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our . Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the and the . A Great Place to Work for Veterans The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'. MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion. Civil Service Nationality Rules 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 Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Reserve list A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles. Ministry of Justice. Location : Wetherby, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Overview of the job This is a Divisional HQ first line management role reporting to the Deputy Director NPS. Leading and managing a team of business administrators to deliver business- specific and transactional office based activities to support the work of the NPS Division. Responsible for coordinating and allocating work across the team, taking into account current workload, skills and knowledge of individual team members. Summary The purpose of the role is to lead and manage the divisional administrative function and to ensure efficient and effective running of the Support Hub, which provides the full set of business support services to the NPS Division. The post also undertakes a variety of specific activities and duties for which the job holder is held personally accountable, commensurate with their grade. Responsibilities include: • Managing a team providing business services support • Provision of support to the NPS Deputy Director • Effective management of resources Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Business Services support • Manage a team providing the full set of business support services to the NPS Division, which will include: HR Absence management (contact point) Vetting (SPOC) Appraisal, reward and recognition (registers) Gift & hospitality register Training administration (registers) Organisational charts (Divisional) Health & Safety (Divisional) ICT Change requests Information management (Divisional) using established probation systems Quantum point of contact Procurement I-Proc (requests/approvals) Other Meeting administration (Divisional) Event administration (Divisional) Public enquiry line Functional mailbox management (Divisional) Hire Car Booking General Office Administration Alert office notifications Divisional Complaints register Management Support • Leadership, line management and development of a team of administrative staff with responsibility for long term objectives and service quality which will support operational delivery • Liaising with Divisional colleagues to understand service requirements and anticipate future demands, taking the necessary steps to develop innovative solutions • Oversee workflow, allocating tasks and ensuring performance to the required standards • Implementation of administrative systems and procedural changes resulting from new and revised probation policies and procedures • Provide interface with Shared Service Centre and ensure administrative hand-offs and touch points are effectively managed and carried out • Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new hub staff • Acting as the local information manager for the directorate, ensuring compliance with protocol and procedures • Ensuring management information is produced in a timely and accurate manner • Undertaking ad hoc project work on behalf of the Deputy Director • To manage office facilities, overseeing maintenance of the building and its contents, updating office inventory and organising repair work • Undertaking responsibility for health and safety compliance. E.g.: completion and review of COSHH and risk assessments, display screen equipment reviews etc • Responsible for ensuring appropriate adjustments are made to comply with E&D and H&S policy. Determine the effective use of resources • Agree budgets and unit costs for programmes of work • Make proposals for expenditure on programmes of work • Manage budgets and provide unit costings for activities • Advise on financial and resourcing issues to inform objectives and forward planning Effectively Manage and Develop staff • Manage and develop staff • Demonstrate leadership skills in dealing with staff • Address poor performance • Provide effective supervision/coaching/appraisal • Ensure sickness absence initiatives are applied to achieve performance objectives and enhance productivity • Resolve capability/grievance/harassment/complaints in accordance with organisational policies • Address conduct issues and resolve conflict • Implement human resource policies Use communication effectively • Providing information, feedback and advice • Influencing and persuading • Chair and participate in meeting using appropriate skills, styles and approaches Enhance your own performance • Manage own resources and professional development Use information to take critical decisions • Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary • Develop and utilise data to identify trends and take appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance • Plan, implement and manage systems for the exchange of sensitive information, data and intelligence Manage Diversity and Quality • Develop a culture and systems that promote equality and value diversity • Implement the diversity policies of the service and collaborate effectively with the Equalities and Diversity Unit 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 alternations 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.. Location : RH10 1BW

Overview of the job This is a Divisional HQ first line management role reporting to the Deputy Director NPS. Leading and managing a team of business administrators to deliver business- specific and transactional office based activities to support the work of the NPS Division. Responsible for coordinating and allocating work across the team, taking into account current workload, skills and knowledge of individual team members. Summary The purpose of the role is to lead and manage the divisional administrative function and to ensure efficient and effective running of the Support Hub, which provides the full set of business support services to the NPS Division. The post also undertakes a variety of specific activities and duties for which the job holder is held personally accountable, commensurate with their grade. Responsibilities include: • Managing a team providing business services support • Provision of support to the NPS Deputy Director • Effective management of resources Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Business Services support • Manage a team providing the full set of business support services to the NPS Division, which will include: HR Absence management (contact point) Vetting (SPOC) Appraisal, reward and recognition (registers) Gift & hospitality register Training administration (registers) Organisational charts (Divisional) Health & Safety (Divisional) ICT Change requests Information management (Divisional) using established probation systems Quantum point of contact Procurement I-Proc (requests/approvals) Other Meeting administration (Divisional) Event administration (Divisional) Public enquiry line Functional mailbox management (Divisional) Hire Car Booking General Office Administration Alert office notifications Divisional Complaints register Management Support • Leadership, line management and development of a team of administrative staff with responsibility for long term objectives and service quality which will support operational delivery • Liaising with Divisional colleagues to understand service requirements and anticipate future demands, taking the necessary steps to develop innovative solutions • Oversee workflow, allocating tasks and ensuring performance to the required standards • Implementation of administrative systems and procedural changes resulting from new and revised probation policies and procedures • Provide interface with Shared Service Centre and ensure administrative hand-offs and touch points are effectively managed and carried out • Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new hub staff • Acting as the local information manager for the directorate, ensuring compliance with protocol and procedures • Ensuring management information is produced in a timely and accurate manner • Undertaking ad hoc project work on behalf of the Deputy Director • To manage office facilities, overseeing maintenance of the building and its contents, updating office inventory and organising repair work • Undertaking responsibility for health and safety compliance. E.g.: completion and review of COSHH and risk assessments, display screen equipment reviews etc • Responsible for ensuring appropriate adjustments are made to comply with E&D and H&S policy. Determine the effective use of resources • Agree budgets and unit costs for programmes of work • Make proposals for expenditure on programmes of work • Manage budgets and provide unit costings for activities • Advise on financial and resourcing issues to inform objectives and forward planning Effectively Manage and Develop staff • Manage and develop staff • Demonstrate leadership skills in dealing with staff • Address poor performance • Provide effective supervision/coaching/appraisal • Ensure sickness absence initiatives are applied to achieve performance objectives and enhance productivity • Resolve capability/grievance/harassment/complaints in accordance with organisational policies • Address conduct issues and resolve conflict • Implement human resource policies Use communication effectively • Providing information, feedback and advice • Influencing and persuading • Chair and participate in meeting using appropriate skills, styles and approaches Enhance your own performance • Manage own resources and professional development Use information to take critical decisions • Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary • Develop and utilise data to identify trends and take appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance • Plan, implement and manage systems for the exchange of sensitive information, data and intelligence Manage Diversity and Quality • Develop a culture and systems that promote equality and value diversity • Implement the diversity policies of the service and collaborate effectively with the Equalities and Diversity Unit 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 alternations 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.. Location : CT11 9DH

Overview of the job This is a Divisional HQ first line management role reporting to the Deputy Director NPS. Leading and managing a team of business administrators to deliver business- specific and transactional office based activities to support the work of the NPS Division. Responsible for coordinating and allocating work across the team, taking into account current workload, skills and knowledge of individual team members. Summary The purpose of the role is to lead and manage the divisional administrative function and to ensure efficient and effective running of the Support Hub, which provides the full set of business support services to the NPS Division. The post also undertakes a variety of specific activities and duties for which the job holder is held personally accountable, commensurate with their grade. Responsibilities include: • Managing a team providing business services support • Provision of support to the NPS Deputy Director • Effective management of resources Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: Business Services support • Manage a team providing the full set of business support services to the NPS Division, which will include: HR Absence management (contact point) Vetting (SPOC) Appraisal, reward and recognition (registers) Gift & hospitality register Training administration (registers) Organisational charts (Divisional) Health & Safety (Divisional) ICT Change requests Information management (Divisional) using established probation systems Quantum point of contact Procurement I-Proc (requests/approvals) Other Meeting administration (Divisional) Event administration (Divisional) Public enquiry line Functional mailbox management (Divisional) Hire Car Booking General Office Administration Alert office notifications Divisional Complaints register Management Support • Leadership, line management and development of a team of administrative staff with responsibility for long term objectives and service quality which will support operational delivery • Liaising with Divisional colleagues to understand service requirements and anticipate future demands, taking the necessary steps to develop innovative solutions • Oversee workflow, allocating tasks and ensuring performance to the required standards • Implementation of administrative systems and procedural changes resulting from new and revised probation policies and procedures • Provide interface with Shared Service Centre and ensure administrative hand-offs and touch points are effectively managed and carried out • Participate in the recruitment, selection and induction of new hub staff • Acting as the local information manager for the directorate, ensuring compliance with protocol and procedures • Ensuring management information is produced in a timely and accurate manner • Undertaking ad hoc project work on behalf of the Deputy Director • To manage office facilities, overseeing maintenance of the building and its contents, updating office inventory and organising repair work • Undertaking responsibility for health and safety compliance. E.g.: completion and review of COSHH and risk assessments, display screen equipment reviews etc • Responsible for ensuring appropriate adjustments are made to comply with E&D and H&S policy. Determine the effective use of resources • Agree budgets and unit costs for programmes of work • Make proposals for expenditure on programmes of work • Manage budgets and provide unit costings for activities • Advise on financial and resourcing issues to inform objectives and forward planning Effectively Manage and Develop staff • Manage and develop staff • Demonstrate leadership skills in dealing with staff • Address poor performance • Provide effective supervision/coaching/appraisal • Ensure sickness absence initiatives are applied to achieve performance objectives and enhance productivity • Resolve capability/grievance/harassment/complaints in accordance with organisational policies • Address conduct issues and resolve conflict • Implement human resource policies Use communication effectively • Providing information, feedback and advice • Influencing and persuading • Chair and participate in meeting using appropriate skills, styles and approaches Enhance your own performance • Manage own resources and professional development Use information to take critical decisions • Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary • Develop and utilise data to identify trends and take appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance • Plan, implement and manage systems for the exchange of sensitive information, data and intelligence Manage Diversity and Quality • Develop a culture and systems that promote equality and value diversity • Implement the diversity policies of the service and collaborate effectively with the Equalities and Diversity Unit 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 alternations 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.. Location : BN2 9QA

The Personnel Security Vetting team is expanding as we enter a new era of enhanced vetting within HMPPS. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team at the forefront of personnel security, playing a vital role in protecting the organisation from potential threats. As a Security Vetting Officer, you will carry out a range of vetting checks across different applicant groups, helping to ensure that those joining HMPPS share our values and do not pose a risk to the safety, integrity, or mission of the organisation. Your work will directly support the delivery of secure and effective services across the agency. Please note Although the advert lists the address as HMP Gartree, the role is based at Foxley House, an external building separate from HMP Gartree. Foxley House is a national team facility and is not affiliated with the prison itself. A 30-minute risk identification desktop exercise will be presented during the interview Overview of the job The Personnel Security Vetting team are part of Risk and Capabilities Unit in the Directorate of Security. Located in Newport, Wales and Manchester, the team is responsible for evaluative decisions on the suitability of all applicants applying to join the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS Agency who are subject to security vetting. The team contribute to the management of corporate risk on behalf of the organisation, working closely with the Head of Personnel Security Vetting , as well as offering the opportunity to build relationships with individuals and agencies across the criminal justice landscape. The role will contribute to the acceptance or refusal of vetting on over 6,000 applications in the central Ministry and over 22,000 cases per annum in HMPPS. The post holder provides verbal and written advice to senior and recruitment managers in the central Ministry, as well as providing information which contributes to submissions, appeals and PQs. The job role involves close, regular liaison and discussion with recruiting managers and Shared Services vetting teams to ensure any risk to HMPPS is effectively managed. It also involves partnership working with a number of internal and external stakeholders including the police and other criminal justice agencies. This post will be based in Newport or Manchester within one of our vetting hubs. On occasion there may be a requirement to travel for a location other than your base location for full team/unit events. Summary The Security Vetting Officer works as a member of the Personnel Security Vetting team. This team is responsible for making evaluative decisions in a range of substantial work areas on the suitability of applicants to work within the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS; it contributes to the management of corporate risk in compliance with agreed policy and procedures. To ensure all applicants are evaluated on a consistent basis and providing cover for colleagues to ensure business continuity in their absence, making decisions in consultation with the Head of Team where necessary. Review and respond to appeals from applicants refused vetting for HMPPS and Ministry of Justice appointments within agreed timescales. Undertake sampling checks on vetting applications ensuring checks are accurately submitted to third party organisations. To maintain, review and update the record of staff dismissed and workers excluded held on the HMPPS Exclusion List as required in a timely manner. Contribute to the overall operation of the Personnel Security Vetting team, the post holder will establish and develop stakeholder partnerships, ensuring the organisation applies best practice in security vetting in the most cost effective manner. Contribute to the analysis of data on vetting applicants and decisions, identifying trends and patterns which may require revision and change to existing protocols or deliver procedural improvements. Ensure that all applicants are evaluated in compliance with agreed policy and procedural guidelines, consulting with the Head of Team in more complex cases with wider policy, legal or procedural implications. Responsibilities, Activities and Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • Ensure the quality and consistency of decision making, retaining an evidentiary audit trail and knowledge bank for future referral for both the Ministry of Justice and HMPPS. • Operate within the Ministry of Justice SLA constraints and turnaround work to contribute to those timeframes being met. • Consider the applications presented via the Oleeo platform and make balanced decisions on their eligibility and suitability to progress to a panel review. • Direct follow up work for clarification purposes with Shared Services Vetting teams as appropriate. • Provide fair, consistent and defensible decisions on the suitability of applicants, maintaining the security and credibility of the service. • Work collaboratively and liaise regularly with a number of key stakeholders including Disclosure Scotland, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Corporate Security Branch, National Security team in Shared Services, recruiting managers and HRBPs. • Applications under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) should be progressed taking into account relevant policy and codes of practice. • Consider any appeals/representations against a vetting decision whether from an applicant or third party, providing written notification of outcomes in a timely manner ensuring an appropriate audit trail. • Monitor the storage of critical data and customer information to support decision making and conduct regular reviews to ensure it is stored accurately, confidentially and responsibly.. Location : Leicester, Leicestershire

Job Title: Case Handler Grade: Higher Executive Officer (HEO) Location: Court of Protection Background HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply. Overview The Court of Protection make decisions on financial or welfare matters for people who can’t make decisions at the time they need to be made (they ‘lack mental capacity’). We are based in London. Most cases are heard by district judges and a senior judge but can sometimes be heard by High Court judges. Cases can sometimes be transferred to a local court for hearing. We are responsible for: · deciding whether someone has the mental capacity to make a particular decision for themselves · appointing deputies to make ongoing decisions for people who lack mental capacity giving people permission to make one-off decisions on behalf of someone else who lacks mental capacity. · handling urgent or emergency applications where a decision must be made on behalf of someone else without delay · making decisions about a lasting power of attorney or enduring power of attorney and considering any objections to their registration · considering applications to make statutory wills or gifts · making decisions about when someone can be deprived of their liberty under the Mental Capacity Act The key purpose of the role is to · Provide specialist advice, support and guidance to the Court Manager and court staff in achieving the successful throughput of work on a daily basis. · To help team members develop the skills and knowledge to deliver RCJ Group operational objectives. · To provide technical advice and guidance to court users. Key responsibilities · Develop technical knowledge/skills of Court of Protection staff · Deliver a consistent and customer focussed service · Ensure effective deployment of resources within allocated budget · Work with managers across the Royal Courts of Justice Group to ensure the delivery of Group performance objectives. · Act as Authorised Court Officer making orders and directions, as required · Act as Responsible Officer as required. Operations · Work to maintain and develop effective partnerships with the judiciary, supporting agencies, voluntary and user groups. · Attend client service review meetings covering performance, service improvements, quality and processes · Advise the Operations Manager and senior staff of issues regarding and arising from performance and service improvement · Be effective in the sharing of knowledge and in the management of technical/decision making information to enable staff to perform/deliver customer service to a high standard · Identifying and proposing solutions to improve business delivery, to enable teams to be effective as they can be · Ensuring compliance with HMCTS values, policies and procedures (including diversity, attendance and discipline, HMCTS Assurance Programme). · Liaise with the Customer Service Officer and Disability Contact Officer as necessary to assist court users with particular needs to ensure they receive a co-ordinated service · Liaise with the Operations Manager on ways to meet local training needs and assist in the preparation of local training programmes · Keep abrest of changes to legislation and process development · Conduct HAP controls as required, to access the level of compliance. Help develop new controls to mitigate areas of weakness to ensure compliance with HMCTS policies and procedures. · Attend daily TIB meetings to promote continuous improvement using 3C and Problem-Solving tools. Location : WC1V 6NP

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • May participate in the selection process of prisoners for the workshop/area of work. • Induct prisoners to the workshop/area of work and train them in aspects such as health and safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH), machinery and tools usage. • Provide support for prisoners where required; tailor learning and training requirements to individual needs. • Set work schedules and manage targets/quality standards, maintaining delivery of contractual arrangements. • Assess and evaluate skills of prisoners up to national qualification standards. • Supervise and maintain discipline of prisoners within workshop/area of work, responsible for performance, motivation, discipline, appraisal and development of prisoners. • Maintain regular communications via radio net in accordance with Local Security Strategy (LSS). • Open and complete Assessment Care in Custody and Teamwork (ACCT) forms, Violence Reduction Incident Reports (VRIR) and Security Information Reports (SIRs) when required and contribute to Incentive Earned Privileges (IEP) reports. • Will conduct a metal detector scan or rub down search of prisoners attending and leaving their own workshops. • Provide quality assurance against product specification. • Log attendance and approve prisoner hours worked and wages including recording piece work where appropriate. OR-JES-2394-JD-B4 : SPI : Warehousing and Performing Manufacturing Operations v3.0 • Carry out fabric and tool checks of workshops and maintain security of areas, logging any tool/equipment faults. Undertake planned maintenance programme on machinery. • Contribute to prisoner reports including parole and sentence planning. • Complete regime monitoring information and update prisoner training records. • Contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments relating to the workshop/ area of work and specialist areas. • Request materials and estimate usage in order to meet work targets. • Initiate product development reviews to maintain workshop/area of work output levels, and to provide variety of work and experience for prisoners. • Participate in self-audit and in achieving Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs). • Complete administration activities to support the smooth running of the workshop.. Location : LE15 7RD

Overview of the job This is an administrative role based within the Probation Service (PS) Directorate in HMPPS. The job holder reports to the designated Line Manager and supports the provision of business specific and transactional office-based activities. The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide reception duties and a range of administrative support services. The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is to offer support and cover during periods of absence, for which training will be provided. The job holder must promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in the performance of the post in a way that embraces Equality and values Diversity. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. NB: Core Hours include regular unsocial hours (evenings and/or weekends) as determined by the business need. Summary To provide an effective and efficient first point of contact with all visitors, telephone callers and undertake administrative functions in accordance with service policy and procedures. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • To be first point of contact for Probation Service and greet people on probation and visitors professionally both face to face and via telephone and email, logging their arrival and departure, ensuring the appropriate member of staff is notified and issue visitor passes and security fobs as necessary. • Through observation and situational awareness to use tact and diplomacy to diffuse potentially violent situations and recognising where additional support is required, be that internal management or external security/policing presence, and to be alert to conversations that might indicate a safeguarding/risk issue and take appropriate remedial action such as emailing the Probation Practitioner and updating Delius. • Answer all enquiries, while on Reception, relating to basic information about the Probation Service and local Person on Probation support services such as the provision of food banks, referring more technical enquiries to an appropriate manager. • To deal with all logistics for a building including managing all mail items, ordering PPE and office stationery, meeting room equipment, taking delivery of items and ensuring they get to the right destination and managing room, hot desk and car parking bookings, support and service meeting rooms including preparing for events and event registration as required. • To pay bus fares/travel warrants to people on probation and handle day to day petty cash including collection and transport of petty cash and travel warrants between Probation properties. • To assist in maintaining Health and Safety and security aspects of the building, including acting as key holder, operating the physical security of the building, the testing of fire alarms, testing panic alarms, monitoring CCTV and assisting evacuation measures and where necessary to act as Fire Warden/First Aider and in the absence of a line manager to support risk assessments where trained. • To log building faults and incidents and keep a log of maintenance and repairs escalating issues through the appropriate channels and making decisions (within guidelines) on the urgency of the faults in order to maintain the security of the building. In the absence of the Senior Admin Officer escorting contractors and visitors around the building. Where necessity arises to support the case administration of Person on Probation by providing a confidential and high-level administrative support service to operational teams, to include: • Process and update computer based and manual files and filing systems • Use a range of computer software in providing comprehensive administration support • Produce a range of documentation and correspondence • To access databases for information as necessary and input information as required • Scanning and archiving data, some of which is sensitive and highly confidential 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.. Location : CB1 1EG

Overview of the job This is an administrative role based within the Probation Service (PS) Directorate in HMPPS. The job holder reports to the designated Line Manager and supports the provision of business specific and transactional office-based activities. The job holder works collaboratively with other team members to provide reception duties and a range of administrative support services. The job holder may be expected to support a number of teams/functions within the operational area and is to offer support and cover during periods of absence, for which training will be provided. The job holder must promote diversity and anti-discriminatory practice in the performance of the post in a way that embraces Equality and values Diversity. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. NB: Core Hours include regular unsocial hours (evenings and/or weekends) as determined by the business need. Summary To provide an effective and efficient first point of contact with all visitors, telephone callers and undertake administrative functions in accordance with service policy and procedures. Responsibilities, Activities & Duties The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties: • To be first point of contact for Probation Service and greet people on probation and visitors professionally both face to face and via telephone and email, logging their arrival and departure, ensuring the appropriate member of staff is notified and issue visitor passes and security fobs as necessary. • Through observation and situational awareness to use tact and diplomacy to diffuse potentially violent situations and recognising where additional support is required, be that internal management or external security/policing presence, and to be alert to conversations that might indicate a safeguarding/risk issue and take appropriate remedial action such as emailing the Probation Practitioner and updating Delius. • Answer all enquiries, while on Reception, relating to basic information about the Probation Service and local Person on Probation support services such as the provision of food banks, referring more technical enquiries to an appropriate manager. • To deal with all logistics for a building including managing all mail items, ordering PPE and office stationery, meeting room equipment, taking delivery of items and ensuring they get to the right destination and managing room, hot desk and car parking bookings, support and service meeting rooms including preparing for events and event registration as required. • To pay bus fares/travel warrants to people on probation and handle day to day petty cash including collection and transport of petty cash and travel warrants between Probation properties. • To assist in maintaining Health and Safety and security aspects of the building, including acting as key holder, operating the physical security of the building, the testing of fire alarms, testing panic alarms, monitoring CCTV and assisting evacuation measures and where necessary to act as Fire Warden/First Aider and in the absence of a line manager to support risk assessments where trained. • To log building faults and incidents and keep a log of maintenance and repairs escalating issues through the appropriate channels and making decisions (within guidelines) on the urgency of the faults in order to maintain the security of the building. In the absence of the Senior Admin Officer escorting contractors and visitors around the building. Where necessity arises to support the case administration of Person on Probation by providing a confidential and high-level administrative support service to operational teams, to include: • Process and update computer based and manual files and filing systems • Use a range of computer software in providing comprehensive administration support • Produce a range of documentation and correspondence • To access databases for information as necessary and input information as required • Scanning and archiving data, some of which is sensitive and highly confidential 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.. Location : PE29 3BD