The Role The CEO sets the strategic direction of the Office of the Victim’ Commissioner (OVC); You provide key support to the Victims’ Commissioner (VC) in delivering his/her agenda. You brief and advise the VC on key strategic and politically sensitive issues. You manage the team and the budget; represent the VC where required; and act as a link between the OVC and the MoJ. The CEO is required to have a broad understanding of the criminal justice system at both a strategic and political level so as to advise the VC and assist them in developing informed policy positions. You will have verified expertise in working with ministers and senior officials as well as the third sector. The CEO will oversee the development of all VC policy and research and will also oversee all communication activity, including national media and social media. The CEO represents the VC (in their absence) at ministerial meetings and meetings of the Criminal Justice Board and can also expect to be called to give evidence before Parliamentary Select Committees (for example, the Justice Select Committee) and public inquiries (for example, the COVID Inquiry). When the CEO appears before a select committee or inquiry, they assume accountability for the work of the OVC and the Commissioner. Questions might cover resourcing, priorities, future work plans, relationship with the Department and other agencies etc, as well as VC policy positions. You will set the agenda and chair the VC’s Advisory Group, which comprises of senior practitioners from a range of disciplines from across the criminal justice system and politics. A key area of focus for you as CEO will be inducting a new VC and overseeing the restructure of the Office of the VC so that it can adapt to the extended remit and new priorities of the VC. Office restructures are challenging and require you to demonstrate exceptional proven leadership and handling skills demonstrating the necessary level of change experience. As CEO you will also play a critical role in developing a more impactful VC presence across the criminal justice system as envisaged by the current government. You will need to have the strategic vision and leadership skills required to make this evolution of the VC role a reality. The CEO is operating within a challenging fiscal situation where there will be searching VFM questions and efficiency considerations being asked of the department. Strong financial management and oversight that ensures efficient use of resources is key to the role as you will be the budget holder with accountability to the MoJ. Key Responsibilities Reporting directly to the Victim’s Commissioner: The role involves challenging and varied responsibilities. These include: leading the OVC, drafting the VC’s strategic plans, briefing the VC on a range of strategic and political issues within the criminal justice system, representing the VC at meetings with key stakeholders, overseeing the OVC to deliver key outputs in support of the VC’s Strategy. Managing a team of nine staff (with additional resources anticipated on the back of the new provisions in the Victims and Courts Bill), setting the team’s direction to deliver the Strategic Plan, and prioritising the team’s resources effectively. Managing input into VC responses to Government consultations and the development of key policy initiatives, so that they meet the priorities of their Strategic Plan and respond to changes in the victim landscape. Drafting speeches for the VC, informing and influencing key policy positions and overseeing research. Developing close working relationships with a very wide range of key stakeholders across Whitehall. Handling (in the absence of the Communications Manager) reactive media enquiries (in and out of office hours) and preparing to take and op eds (articles reflecting the opinion of the author) at short notice. Demonstrating strong presentation skills, so as to be able to speak publicly with confidence and deliver presentations to a high standard at workshops and high-profile external meetings. Additional Responsibilities Additional responsibilities will include: On an ad-hoc basis, advising and briefing the VC on wide range of strategic and political issues affecting victims within the criminal justice system, including meetings with Ministers, senior judiciary and heads of criminal justice agencies, Parliamentarians, CEOs of third sector organisations, Police and Crime Commissioners and academics. Giving evidence to select committees and public inquiries. Briefing the VC at very short notice when they appear in the national press and on social media Overseeing all OVC recruitment and any restructuring of the OVC as required, to ensure the team is meeting the strategic objectives of the VC; Working with finance business partners to manage the OVC’s budget; and Collaborating with the MoJ through the Public Bodies Centre of Expertise, policy teams and other central MoJ corporate support services.. Location : SW1H 9AJ

Prison Officer - HMP Maidstone HMP Maidstone, 36 County Rd, Maidstone ME14 1UZ Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Maidstone Region: Kent, Surrey & Sussex Vacancy type: Merit From 4 April 2024, the Government increased the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas. The change means that HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot guarantee sponsorship for those seeking sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are applying to be a prison officer and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: • communicating and influencing • managing a quality service • making effective decisions • caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: • be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment • meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements • pass a medical and fitness assessment • meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes • for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. • Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will be invited to complete stage 1 of the online test, to see if you have the basic judgement and numerical skills. If you pass, we will invite you to complete stage 2 of the online tests, which is a task-based assessment. If you pass the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre (OAC). Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, we will invite you to complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. • 37 hours a week = £33,746 a year • 39 hours a week = £35,875 a year • 41 hours a week = £38,003 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits • 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) • paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% • cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code 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 recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.. Location : Maidstone, Kent

Prison officer – HMP Pentonville HMP Pentonville, Caledonian Rd, London N7 8TT Starting salary: £41,984 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: London Region: London Vacancy type: Merit From 4 April 2024, the Government increased the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas. The change means that HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot guarantee sponsorship for those seeking sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are applying to be a prison officer and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: • communicating and influencing • managing a quality service • making effective decisions • caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: • be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment • meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements • pass a medical and fitness assessment • meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes • for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. • Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will be invited to complete stage 1 of the online test, to see if you have the basic judgement and numerical skills. If you pass, we will invite you to complete stage 2 of the online tests, which is a task-based assessment. If you pass the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre (OAC). Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, we will invite you to complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. • 37 hours a week = £39,493 a year • 39 hours a week = £41,984 a year • 41 hours a week = £44,474 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits • 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) • paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% • cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code 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 recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.. Location : Islington, North London

This is not your average catering job. It is a great chance to put your catering qualifications and skills into practice and make an impact far beyond the kitchen. As part of the prison’s catering team, you’ll be working in a professional industrial kitchen environment, with a good salary, pension and Civil Service benefits including apprenticeship opportunities ‘earn while you learn’. Unlike traditional restaurant jobs, you won’t have to work late into the evening. You’ll oversee the work of offenders to prepare and cook quality, nutritional meals for the entire prison. Plus, you’ll play your part in helping them turn their lives around - supporting them to learn new skills and work towards gaining qualifications to increase their chances of employment and reduce their likelihood of reoffending when they leave prison. Hours and salary You will work a 37-hour week and shift patterns are in place which include hours outside of 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, weekends and public holidays. You will receive a 20% unsocial hours payment in addition to your basic pay, subject to working these hours. All roles can be open to part-time and job share arrangements subject to the business need/operational requirement. However, you will still be required to undertake the full range of shifts. As a new recruit, you will start on the minimum salary. Band 3 salary minimum inclusive of 20% unsocial hours allowance - £33,746 Band 3 salary maximum inclusive of 20% unsocial hours allowance - £35,533 Qualifications and experience · Level 2 certificate in food production within hospitality and catering or equivalent · Food hygiene certificate at Level 2 In addition, you must be: · Familiar with all current health, safety and hygiene related regulations for working in a kitchen · Able to demonstrate competency within an industrial kitchen environment · Able to speak with confidence in English Please note refresher training in food safety (HACCP) should be completed at three year intervals. Tips for applying You will need to provide an anonymised CV and answer questions which outline your past experience. You will also need to answer specific ‘behavioural’ questions. We will ask you how you would react in your job. Behaviours: · Developing self and others · Managing a quality service · Communicating and influencing · Making effective decisions · Working together. Location : TS15 9PA

Job Title Senior External Affairs Manager Grade Senior Executive Officer / SIO Department Ministry of Justice Reports to: Grade 7 / G7 Job Outline About the Ministry of Justice From keeping drugs out of prisons and cutting crime, to overhauling sentencing laws and delivering justice for victims – the Ministry of Justice is doing important work to make our streets safer as part of the Government’s Plan for Change. It’s a large department, often at the forefront of the news agenda and our relationships with stakeholders across the justice system are crucial. Our small External Affairs team plays a key role helping to build and maintain those relationships to enhance policy development and improve the delivery of our services. The team supports colleagues across the department navigate the complex landscape of agencies, charities and advocates which it interacts with. The team provides regular updates to our stakeholders and a route into policymakers. It also has a renewed focus on collaborating with our stakeholders to communicate government policy and initiatives. This involves working with other communications colleagues in the press office, digital, visits and internal communications. And with a diverse remit including prisons and probation, family justice, victim support and the courts system, no day is ever the same in this busy office. About the role Working as a Senior External Affairs Manager within this team is an exciting challenge and will certainly develop you as a professional communicator. We are looking for a proactive and skilled individual to drive high-quality stakeholder engagement and produce plans which help mitigate criticism and boost third-party support in the media. In this role you will build, develop and maintain effective relationships with a diverse range of key stakeholders, contribute to strategic communications planning, and support senior civil servants, Ministers and the Lord Chancellor in their engagement activities. You will work within a fast-paced environment, responding quickly to changing priorities while maintaining strategic focus. This role requires excellent judgement, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to navigate complex policy landscapes while building trusted relationships. The Communications Team at the Ministry of Justice prides itself on its supportive, collaborative culture and diversity, and is often highlighted for its innovative, impactful work. Ensuring our colleagues have a good work-life balance is important to us and our flexible working policy helps those with caring responsibilities. About the GCS By joining a communications team, you will become a member of the Government Communications Service, a profession of around 6000 communicators working in government departments, agencies and arm’s length bodies. You’ll benefit from continuous professional development from our new learning and development curriculum, a network of skilled communicators sharing best practice, mentoring opportunities, and more! For more information on how becoming a part of the Communications Profession can support your career and development please visit our careers page. For our top tips on how to write your application, please take a look at our recruitment top tips for candidates guide. Key Responsibilities Your key responsibilities will be: Identifying influential stakeholders across the justice system, monitoring their positions on key issues, and producing regular reports. Developing and implementing comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategies that align with departmental priorities and policy goals. Managing relationships through direct engagement, events, visits and tailored communications while building advocacy for government initiatives. Contributing to cross-cutting communications campaigns, ensuring stakeholder perspectives are integrated into planning and delivery. Collaborating with stakeholders to find communications activity we can link-up to build the case for changes the government is making. Working with the press office and digital communications teams to find ways to involve our stakeholders in MoJ communications plans. Coordinating with colleagues across government, in particular those involved in the Safer Streets mission, to ensure a joined-up approach to external engagement. Evaluating the impact of stakeholder engagement activities to demonstrate value and inform future approaches. Supporting the development of an External Affairs Manager (HEO grade). With the support of an experienced network of peers and a strong focus on professional development, you will continue to develop skills in these areas. Your work with colleagues across different communications disciplines places you in a good position to build a wide-range of communications expertise. Person Specification Government Communications is determined to ensure that the profession is representative of the audiences we are communicating with and welcomes applications from the widest range of people of different backgrounds, cultures and experiences. You can find out more by visiting https://gcs.civilservice.gov.uk/. Location : London, UK

Prison officer – HMP Leicester HMP Leicester, 116 Welford Rd, Leicester LE2 7AJ Starting salary: £35,875 (for a 39 hour week inc 20% unsocial) City/Town: Leicester Region: Midlands Vacancy type: Merit From 4 April 2024, the Government increased the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas. The change means that HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) cannot guarantee sponsorship for those seeking sponsorship via the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are applying to be a prison officer and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. HMPPS will continue to comply with UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria here. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to carry out many different roles in any one day. During the recruitment process you will be assessed on: • communicating and influencing • managing a quality service • making effective decisions • caring To become a prison officer, you will need to: • be at least 18 years old at the commencement of employment • meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements • pass a medical and fitness assessment • meet the required eyesight standard in both eyes • for safety reasons, meet a suitable standard of hearing. • Whilst tattoos are permitted, including those that are visible, they must not be deemed as offensive, discriminatory, violent, or intimidating in any way. Facial tattoos are generally not acceptable, except where this is for cultural, religious, or medical reasons. For safety reasons, everyone training to be a prison officer needs a suitable standard of hearing (without the use of hearing aids). To work in a high security prison (category A) you must have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 years. How to apply Once you have completed your initial application form. You will be invited to complete stage 1 of the online test, to see if you have the basic judgement and numerical skills. If you pass, we will invite you to complete stage 2 of the online tests, which is a task-based assessment. If you pass the online tests, we will invite you to an online assessment centre (OAC). Once you’ve successfully completed the OAC and you are allocated to a vacancy, we will invite you to complete a medical and fitness test. This will cover an eyesight test, hearing test and basic health screening, including a blood pressure check. Pay The initial training is 37 hours a week. After training, you can choose to work 37, 39 or 41 hours a week. Your annual salary will reflect your weekly hours. • 37 hours a week = £33,746 a year • 39 hours a week = £35,875 a year • 41 hours a week = £38,003 a year All salary figures quoted include any additional allowances. The standard working week of a prison officer is based on a 39 hours per week shift pattern. Benefits • 25 days’ annual holiday (rising to 30 days after 10 years’ service) • paid time off for public holidays and 1 extra privilege day • Civil Service pension with employer contributions of 28.97% • cycle to work scheme, travel loans and other benefits Read more about prison officer benefits Job offers: merit vacancy This is a merit job vacancy. If you are successful at the online assessment centre, you will be added to a merit list based on your score. When all applicants have completed the assessment centre, the prison will make job offers to individuals with the highest scores first when positions become available. You can stay on the merit list for 12 months. After this, you’ll need to apply again. Operational Support Grade Role Our Online Assessment Centre (OAC), will not only assess you against the key criteria to become a prison officer but will also determine your suitability for appointment as an operational support grade OSG If following attendance at your OAC, you are unsuccessful in your application to become a prison officer, we may instead offer you an alternative role as an OSG. Operational support grade - Ministry of Justice The Civil Service Code 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 recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles you can raise a complaint by contacting Shared Services Connected Ltd: call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or email Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com Diversity & Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Reasonable adjustment support Just tick ‘yes’ when it asks if you think you might need a reasonable adjustment.. Location : Leicester, Leicestershire

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. Fixed T e rm - 1 Year This is an exciting opportunity to work within the Argyll & Bute Public Health team as a Health Improvement Lead for a one year period. To provide effective operational management and professional leadership to a discrete team of Health Improvement staff within the overall Health Improvement Team, with responsibility for an extensive portfolio of health improvement, engagement and health inequalities work. Provide leadership for health improvement work streams, reflecting policy and practice, which specifically address local health needs and strengthen the Argyll and Bute HSCP contribution and impact on the National Health and Wellbeing Outcomes and support the Board to deliver upon the Population Health Framework. To influence and provide health improvement leadership within Argyll and Bute HSCP and key partner agencies in order to contribute to the strategic development and implementation of a portfolio of health improvement work streams. The post holder will support the development of health improvement within Argyll and Bute HSCP, to raise the profile of health improvement and to deliver effective and efficient programmes of work across population groups and communities. The post holder will provide specialist public health/health improvement expertise at an advanced level, managing resources (staff/budget) to improve service delivery and the health and wellbeing outcomes of the population This post will work across the Argyll and Bute HSCP Area working to an agreed portfolio of work. There will be opportunities for partnership working with other partners across Argyll & Bute. A driving licence and experience working in a Health Improvement Lead role is essential. Informal Enquiries to: Sam Campbell email: samantha.campbell3@nhs.scot What is it like to work for the Health and Social Care Partnership in Argyll and Bute? Additional Information For Candidates You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes Posts close at midnight on the indicated date For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through. Location : Lochgilphead, Scotland, United Kingdom

Organisation: South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Role: Head of PMO Salary: 8C Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Deadline: 24th August At South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SECAmb) we are proud to provide emergency medical services to Kent, Surrey, and Sussex, as well as parts of North East Hampshire. We are an ever-evolving Ambulance Service, and our work environment is highly rewarding. We respond to 999 calls from the public, urgent calls from healthcare professionals and provide NHS 111 services across four Integrated Care Systems. We have an extremely exciting opportunity to join our Trust as Head of PMO. We are seeking an exceptional Head of PMO to lead the development and oversight of our newly established Programme Management Office (PMO). This is a crucial leadership role within the Strategy and Transformation Directorate, responsible for ensuring effective programme governance, resource allocation, and delivery of strategic priorities. This role will provide strategic leadership across three core portfolio areas, which include: • Delivering High Quality Care • Ensuring Our People Enjoy Working at SECAmb • Being a Sustainable Partner The successful postholder will manage our PMO and bring significant experience of establishing and embedding robust PMO frameworks. They will provide expert guidance programme governance, risk management, benefits realisation, and be comfortable engaging with senior and executive directors. In return, you could be part of an upward journey, in which there is both support and permission to ensure we establish an outstanding PMO while fostering a positive working environment where staff can flourish. Please note: SECAmb have partnered with Hunter Healthcare for the recruitment of this role and all enquiries should be directed to Hunter Healthcare via the contact details below. Head of Programme Management Office (PMO) - South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust - Hunter Healthcare About the Role This is a senior leadership position within the Strategy & Transformation Directorate, responsible for ensuring effective programme governance, resource allocation, and delivery of strategic priorities. The post-holder will: • Establish and embed robust PMO frameworks, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. • Oversee portfolio performance reporting at senior and executive levels. • Provide expert guidance on programme governance, risk management, and benefits realisation. • Lead and develop a high-performing team of Portfolio and Programme Managers to ensure quality programme delivery. • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive transformation across operational, clinical, and support services. • Option to join NHS pension scheme • A minimum 27 days' holiday each year, increasing after 5 years’ service. • Personal and professional development and training opportunities. • Salary Sacrifice schemes for cars or push bikes. • Access to occupational health and counselling services. • Award winning wellbeing hub • Back up buddy App • Access to NHS discounts, offering NHS employees a range of money-saving deals About You The successful candidate will have significant experience in PMO leadership, preferably within the NHS or a complex public sector organisation. You will bring: • Proven expertise in programme management, portfolio governance, and transformation. • Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels. • Knowledge of NHS governance structures and experience in healthcare improvement programmes. • A strategic and analytical approach, with the ability to oversee multiple complex programmes. • Relevant professional qualifications in portfolio and programme management (e.g., MSP, PRINCE2). This is a unique opportunity to shape and lead a newly established PMO, playing a key role in delivering SECAmb’s strategy and driving transformation across the Trust. SECAmb is committed to upholding its core values of Kindness, Courage, and Integrity, fostering a positive and inclusive working environment where staff are supported to deliver the best possible care to our communities. This advert closes on Friday 22 Aug 2025. Location : Crawley, RH10 9BG

Advert INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Roads and Grounds Operations Relief Driver / Roadworker 2, Hoy Hours are offered on an as and when required basis throughout the winter maintenance season £15.38 / £15.81 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance) A shift allowance will be paid for unsocial hours worked where appropriate Interested parties for this position must be resident on the island of Hoy. We are looking for a Relief Driver / Road Worker 2 on the Island of Hoy. This position is to assist the Team Leader Operations in the delivery of a safe, compliant, effective winter maintenance service which is undertaken by the Roads and Grounds Operations Team. You will be working on a week on week off rota to assist with the delivery of gritting and, where required, reactive repairs associated with flooding and storm damage. During this period you will be paid an additional weekly stand by allowance for the week that you are on duty. You must have experience with health and safety and safe vehicle operation, along with experience working with the public and colleagues. To be appointed at Grade C: You must hold a full and current Class B Driving Licence and will be required to achieve a Class C LGV Driving Licence within 2 years of appointment. To be appointed at Grade D: You must hold a full and current Class C Driving Licence and Driver CPC. This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance. Prospective applicants are invited to discuss this post by contacting Darren Bisby, Roads and Grounds Team Manager by e-mail Darren.bisby@orkney.gov.uk or telephone 01856 873535 ext. 4224, or Alistair Holmes on 01856 873535 ext. 4226. Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 7 September 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.. Location : Hoy, KW16 3NY

Advert INFRASTRUCTURE AND ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Property and Capital Projects - Architecture Architectural Technologist 35 hours per week Permanent £31,601 - £33,791 / £34,320 - £36,985 / £37,404 - £40,872 £17.32 - £18.52 / £18.81 - £20.27 / £20.50 - £22.40 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance We are recruiting for an Architectural Technologist to join an established Architecture team within Infrastructure and Organisational Development. The post is a career graded post commencing at Grade F with the opportunity to progress up to Grade H once the relevant qualifications, knowledge and experience have been obtained. Our workload currently covers design work and contract management for our new build, refurbishment and maintenance programmes. You should be able to demonstrate design ability, with a good understanding of construction detailing, materials specification and a working knowledge of the Scottish Building Standards. Some experience of contract administration and project management, together with an understanding of contract issues is also required, a knowledge of CDM Regulations is desirable. To be appointed at Grade F, an SVQ 3/HNC qualification in Building/Architectural Studies, or equivalent, is essential, while appointment at Grade G or H requires a minimum of SVQ4/HND in Building/Architectural Studies or equivalent. Grade H appointees will also require to be a full member of CIAT (MCIAT), or equivalent. You should be able to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Orkney to meet the operational requirements of the Service. This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance. For an informal discussion regarding the post, please contact Erlend Hutchison, Team Manager Architecture, e-mail: erlend.hutchison@orkney.gov.uk, or Glen Thomson, Service Manager Property and Capital Programme, e-mail: glen.thomson@orkney.gov.uk or telephone: 01856 873535. Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 31 August 2025 Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.. Location : Kirkwall, KW15 1NY