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90266 - (HM Inspectorate of Prisons) - Research Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Medi 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £37,174 i £40,403 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 18 Medi 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | E14 4PU |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 90266 |
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HM Inspectorate of Prisons (HMI Prisons) for England and Wales is an independent inspectorate which reports on the treatment of, and conditions for, those in prison, young offender institutions and court custody suites in England and Wales, and immigration detention facilities in the United Kingdom. HMI Prisons also inspects Border Force customs custody (jointly with HM Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services) and secure training centres (jointly with Ofsted). By invitation, HMI Prisons inspects some military detention facilities, as well as prisons in Northern Ireland and in other jurisdictions with links to the UK, such as the Isle of Man.
The role of HM Inspectorate of Prisons is to provide independent scrutiny of the conditions for and treatment of prisoners and other detainees, promoting the concept of ‘healthy establishments’ in which staff work effectively to achieve positive outcomes for those detained and for the public.
The Inspectorate’s work constitutes an important part of the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment of Punishment. This Protocol requires signatory states to have in place regular independent inspection of places of detention.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons is an Arm’s Length Body (ALB) of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The Chief Inspector of Prisons is a Crown Appointee, while the staff of the Inspectorate are civil servants employed by the MoJ. The established values of the Inspectorate are:
• Independence, impartiality and integrity are the foundations of our work.
• The experience of the detainee is at the heart of our inspections.
• Respect for human rights underpins our Expectations.
• We embrace diversity and are committed to pursuing equality of outcomes for all.
• We believe in the capacity of both individuals and organisations to change and improve, and that we have a part to play in initiating and encouraging change.
Please note if we receive a large volume of applications, we will sift using the lead behaviour, experience and a technical skill.
Job Description
HM Inspectorate of Prisons - Research Officer
About the role
This post offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to utilise their existing research and analytical expertise and develop and put into practice their people and project management skills. Much of the day-to-day work of the 12-strong Research, Data & Thematics (RDT) team involves conducting surveys in places of detention and analysing the results for use by inspectors. Reporting to one of our Senior Research Officers, the post holder will also help to maintain HMIP’s databases, conduct fieldwork and provide analysis for thematic and other reports, and act as an ambassador for the Inspectorate while on inspections. The job involves regular travel and time away from home carrying out surveys in places of detention (including transporting questionnaires) - on average one or two nights per fortnight.
Responsibilities
• Organising and attending visits to custodial establishments on a regular basis to conduct detainee surveys.
• Processing and analysing survey data, including from detainee and staff
• Checking survey findings for publication in inspection
• Contributing research expertise to thematic reviews and other HMIP publications. This could involve conducting literature reviews, developing research methodology (including cognitive testing), carrying out fieldwork, data analysis and contributing to the drafting of published reports.
• Acting as research lead for a specific policy This includes keeping up to date with relevant research, statistics and policy developments and providing ad hoc support to inspection and policy colleagues.
• Managing and supporting research assistants and research
• Updating and maintaining HMIP databases and providing analysis for governance meetings and annual reports.
• Supporting the work of the team in ensuring data and our research findings are utilised and presented in the most impactful and inclusive way.
Success Profiles
You will be tested against the Success Profiles used across the Civil Service at application and/or at interview stage. Additionally, candidates will need to be members of or meet the criteria of the Government Social Research or Government Statistician Group profession – see essential criteria below.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Technical Skills, Behaviours, and Strengths. Further information on Success Profiles can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
Essential behaviours
Delivering at Pace - Show a positive approach to keeping the whole team’s efforts focused on the top priorities. Promote a culture of following the appropriate procedures to ensure results are achieved on time whilst still enabling innovation. Ensure the most appropriate resources are available for colleagues to use to do their job effectively. Regularly monitor your own and team’s work against milestones ensuring individual needs are considered when setting tasks. Act promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance. Allow individuals the space and authority to meet objectives, providing additional support where necessary, whilst keeping overall responsibility.
The role of HM Inspectorate of Prisons is to provide independent scrutiny of the conditions for and treatment of prisoners and other detainees, promoting the concept of ‘healthy establishments’ in which staff work effectively to achieve positive outcomes for those detained and for the public.
The Inspectorate’s work constitutes an important part of the United Kingdom’s obligations under the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment of Punishment. This Protocol requires signatory states to have in place regular independent inspection of places of detention.
HM Inspectorate of Prisons is an Arm’s Length Body (ALB) of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The Chief Inspector of Prisons is a Crown Appointee, while the staff of the Inspectorate are civil servants employed by the MoJ. The established values of the Inspectorate are:
• Independence, impartiality and integrity are the foundations of our work.
• The experience of the detainee is at the heart of our inspections.
• Respect for human rights underpins our Expectations.
• We embrace diversity and are committed to pursuing equality of outcomes for all.
• We believe in the capacity of both individuals and organisations to change and improve, and that we have a part to play in initiating and encouraging change.
Please note if we receive a large volume of applications, we will sift using the lead behaviour, experience and a technical skill.
Job Description
HM Inspectorate of Prisons - Research Officer
About the role
This post offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to utilise their existing research and analytical expertise and develop and put into practice their people and project management skills. Much of the day-to-day work of the 12-strong Research, Data & Thematics (RDT) team involves conducting surveys in places of detention and analysing the results for use by inspectors. Reporting to one of our Senior Research Officers, the post holder will also help to maintain HMIP’s databases, conduct fieldwork and provide analysis for thematic and other reports, and act as an ambassador for the Inspectorate while on inspections. The job involves regular travel and time away from home carrying out surveys in places of detention (including transporting questionnaires) - on average one or two nights per fortnight.
Responsibilities
• Organising and attending visits to custodial establishments on a regular basis to conduct detainee surveys.
• Processing and analysing survey data, including from detainee and staff
• Checking survey findings for publication in inspection
• Contributing research expertise to thematic reviews and other HMIP publications. This could involve conducting literature reviews, developing research methodology (including cognitive testing), carrying out fieldwork, data analysis and contributing to the drafting of published reports.
• Acting as research lead for a specific policy This includes keeping up to date with relevant research, statistics and policy developments and providing ad hoc support to inspection and policy colleagues.
• Managing and supporting research assistants and research
• Updating and maintaining HMIP databases and providing analysis for governance meetings and annual reports.
• Supporting the work of the team in ensuring data and our research findings are utilised and presented in the most impactful and inclusive way.
Success Profiles
You will be tested against the Success Profiles used across the Civil Service at application and/or at interview stage. Additionally, candidates will need to be members of or meet the criteria of the Government Social Research or Government Statistician Group profession – see essential criteria below.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Technical Skills, Behaviours, and Strengths. Further information on Success Profiles can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
Essential behaviours
Delivering at Pace - Show a positive approach to keeping the whole team’s efforts focused on the top priorities. Promote a culture of following the appropriate procedures to ensure results are achieved on time whilst still enabling innovation. Ensure the most appropriate resources are available for colleagues to use to do their job effectively. Regularly monitor your own and team’s work against milestones ensuring individual needs are considered when setting tasks. Act promptly to reassess workloads and priorities when there are conflicting demands to maintain performance. Allow individuals the space and authority to meet objectives, providing additional support where necessary, whilst keeping overall responsibility.