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87627 - Delivery Manager - Cardiff Magistrates' Court

Job details
Posting date: 29 May 2024
Salary: £32,827 to £35,678 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 25 June 2024
Location: CF24 0RZ
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Ministry of Justice
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 87627

Summary

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

Strong leadership is a critical element in this being successful. As a manager within HMCTS the jobholder must provide clear direction and focus, visibly championing the changes which deliver greater efficiencies. The Regional Delivery Directors expect all managers in the clusters to operate in a culture of openness and honesty, demonstrating a commitment to change through involvement and empowerment, and by delivering results.

The key purpose of the role is to

Support the Cluster Manager and Cluster Operations manager by being responsible for managing functions within the cluster.
Key responsibilities

Deliver a consistent and customer focussed service
Ensure effective deployment of resources to meet operational needs.

Ensure the delivery of cluster performance management objectives.
Act as Responsible Officer as required.
Operations
· Maintain effective working relationships with the judiciary, supporting agencies, voluntary and user groups. Working with agencies to improve the level of service offered to users.
· Provide direction and close support to local managers, setting local priorities which are consistent with the business plan
· Lead Staff Forums as part of employee engagement activities to effect good working relationships with staff and to improve service delivery and staff morale / motivation
· Ensure that team targets are met and resources are managed to deliver highly effective performance.
· Identify process improvements, understanding and managing associated risks; building on team strengths to deliver business outcomes.
· Ensure that Governance, risk management registers and contingency plans are in place and updated annually/monthly.
· Ensuring compliance with HMCTS values, policies and procedures (including diversity, attendance and discipline, HMCTS Assurance Programme).
· Ensure that local training needs are identified, assessed and training is delivered.
· Perform Responsible Officer duties. This may include any of the following activities:
o Identify and implement solutions to local problems
o Ensuring IT/Workstation compliance at all times
o Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements
o Ensuring Risk Assessments take place at appropriate times
o Maintenance of an up to date Asset Register
o Ensure any issues regarding level of service for Estates Facilities Management are escalated to MoJ Estates
o Constructively manage complaints within set timescales, and ensure corrective action taken where necessary.
· Apply LEAN principles, tools and techniques to working practices to improve efficiency of operations.

Managing casework
· Working with managers and staff to develop team plans which form part of the overall business plan for the cluster.
· Setting local priorities and objectives within the context of national/regional strategies and plans.