We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity. Overview Job holders within this Group Profile will be responsible for managing the transactional activity within their relevant administrative Hub. They will line manage staff and apply all Human Resources (HR) related policies and practices and be able to carry out all aspects of people management such as staff management, disciplinary investigations, performance management and staff appraisals. This is a non operational role which may involve contact with prisoners depending on their area of work. Characteristics Typical tasks associated with this Group Profile include: • Contribute toward the development of local policy, procedures and practice and ensure consistency of application • Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation • Manage the achievement of Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) and standards within the work area, verifying and signing off documentation as appropriate • Attend relevant unit meetings as required to provide feedback on good practice examples, to promote awareness for better and more efficient ways of working • Analyse and act on data collected by the Hub and produce any relevant reports to show findings • Ensure that data entered into local and national systems is accurate and in accordance with agreed timescales • Monitor performance of the Hub • Draft all external and internal communications on behalf of the Hub • Provide Head of Function with management information relating to the relevant area • Be responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management • Act as first point of contact for relevant external stakeholders • Act as requisitioner or approver dependant on local policy Job Descriptions relating to this Group Profile The job holder once in post will be in matched to a job description; a sample list is shown below. The post is rotational so the job holder could during their career carry out the role of different job descriptions. • Hub Manager : People • Hub Manager : Business • Hub Manager : Offender Management • Hub Manager : Activities • Hub Manager : Regional People Wales Essential Skills/ Qualifications/ Accreditation/ Registration Job holders must complete specific training in their specialism once they take up post. Internal applicants Newly promoted staff to the following Band 5 first line manager roles (Hub Managers, Custodial Managers and Facilities & Services Managers) in Establishments are required to complete a qualification as part of their work objectives where these training packages are available Staff that have mapped or re-graded to Band 5 who have previously worked at an equivalent level will not be required to undertake the qualification. External applicants All external staff joining as a Band 5 Hub Manager or Facilities and Services Manager in an Establishment are required to complete the qualification where available. Essential Skills: • Able to deal effectively and assertively with staff at all levels • Able user of MS Word and MS Excel • Information collation and analysis Hours of Work and Allowances 37 hour working week