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Operational Manager - Immigration Enforcement (Detention Engagement Team)

Job details
Posting date: 06 August 2024
Salary: £34,350 to £36,755 per year
Additional salary information: Additional allowances of up to 11.89% is applicable on this role (see Further Information for more details).
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 19 August 2024
Location: Bedford
Company: Government Recruitment Service
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 363754/1

Summary

Immigration Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the government’s immigration laws, tackling illegal migration, removing foreign national offenders and immigration offenders from the UK. It also aims to disrupt the organised criminal groups that exploit the vulnerable for their personal gain. Learn more on the Immigration Enforcement careers page.

Do you meet the key eligibility criteria?

In order to be eligible, you MUST meet ALL the following criteria.

  • I am aware that this role is physically demanding, and that I have a high level of mobility and fitness to carry out this role.
  • I am at least 18 years old at the time of application.
  • I can undertake shift work.
  • I will be able to provide all the ID documents required to complete my pre-employment screening and security clearance.

An International & Returns Services Command (IRC) is a secure building that holds detained individuals (residents) who are held prior to their removal from the United Kingdom or for nationality and identification purposes. There are currently six IRCs in England and one in Scotland, with two more planned to open in England soon, Haslar IRC and Campsfield House IRC.

Detention Engagement Teams (DETs) are a dynamic and responsive team, working as part of Detention, Progression and Returns Command (DPRC) to enhance the quality and frequency of engagements between Home Office and the people entering Immigration Removal Centres (IRC). The successful candidate will be part of an exciting initiative within the Home Office which will be both rewarding and energising.

You will be the on-site operational lead for the team, responsible for day-to-day delivery, resolution of issues and escalation as appropriate.
You will also work with Senior Management Team colleagues to improve operational delivery of the DETs, sharing best practice across the DET network.

The successful candidate will report directly to the SEO Area Manager.

Working hours

The DET work on a roster system with shifts generally between 8:00am and 21:00pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

There may be a requirement to work night hours in line with charter flights or other operational needs.

Due to the nature of the role only full-time shift working patterns are on offer. Please consider this when applying.

Please note: The successful candidate will be expected to be vetted at enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and undertake PPST training.