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3733 - Business Manager - Greater Manchester Probation Service

Job details
Posting date: 07 March 2025
Salary: £35,130 to £42,000 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 21 March 2025
Location: Greater Manchester, North West England
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Ministry of Justice
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 3733

Summary

Overview of the Job

Greater Manchester Probation Service is seeking experienced candidates for multiple Business Manager positions. These management roles are open to individuals with the relevant experience, skills, and qualifications. A merit list will be maintained for 12 months to fill any future vacancies that may arise across the region in any of the locations within Greater Manchester.

Successful candidates will be asked to indicate their preference for a PDU or Functional Team during the interview process, and these preferences will be considered when assigning roles.

Summary

The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Head of Operational Function. The jobholder will ensure that performance across the Function or Cluster is monitored,

that issues are highlighted and opportunities to improve efficiency and effectiveness are proactively pursued.

The job holder will ensure the Head of Operational Function and others as appropriate, are informed of priority matters and are given options and/or recommendations to help them to operate effectively.

The job holder will ensure that good working relationships with Head of Operational Function and are maintained by communicating priorities effectively.

The jobholder acts as a single point of contact for the Operational Function on a number of key areas including Litigation, Complaints, Information Assurance, Communication, Business Continuity, providing appropriate signposting as necessary.

The jobholder will ensure effective management of the estate portfolio within their remit, acting as Single Point of Contact / Estates Liaison Officer and has overall management of Health and Safety within Division/Function/Cluster including compliance with Health, Safety and Fire Regulations (H&S)

The post holder will ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility toward H&S compliance

The jobholder will also manage relationships and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders and support the partnership working in the Function or Cluster

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.