6027 - Regional Probation Director(s) - South West and Yorkshire and the Humber
| Posting date: | 27 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £116,965 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 June 2025 |
| Location: | Yorkshire And The Humber, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6027 |
Summary
There are two roles available as part of this campaign - Regional Probation Director for South West and Regional Probation Director for Yorkshire and the Humber.
Please specify your location preference as part of your statement of suitability.
Locational merit list - Please note this campaign will be using a locational merit list system of appointment. This means the highest rated candidate will be appointed from the region in which the vacancy has arisen. This means that even if you have scored higher than the candidate being selected, you will not be selected as you are not within the region with the vacancy.
There are also Desirable Qualifications identified for the posts which candidates should be aware of:
Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.
The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice
BA (Hons)/Graduate Diploma in Community Justice (incorporating a level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice (Vocational Qualification))
Diploma in Probation Studies
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option)
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Accountability for performance and use of resources across the organisation for which they are responsible, ensuring that their area of work is effectively delivering and driving improvement to meet the expected outcomes, and holding Senior Leaders to account.
Providing strong and effective change leadership, ensuring in particular the effective implementation of programmes which support a rehabilitative culture and lead to improved organisational performance.
Ensuring that areas for which they are responsible are meeting delivery requirements, complying with national policy and progressing strategic priorities.
Supporting and coaching senior leaders to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to run safe, decent, secure and rehabilitative prisons and to manage their staff effectively; and improve staff engagement and demonstrate commitment to equality and inclusion through their leadership.
Working effectively in collaboration within their Group Directorate/Group, and as part of the wider HMPPS structures, to effectively deploy resources; share best practice to ensure stability across the system and improve progression; create a learning culture; and deliver the Group Directorate’s objectives.
Developing strategic relationships with key partners and stakeholders across MoJ, Government and other agencies and services, particularly relevant community partners, to ensure our business and strategic objectives are achieved.
Maintaining a broad and thorough understanding of the HMPPS’s business, including Ministerial priorities, with particular focus on ensuring that policy and reform are effectively delivered at local levels.
Ensuring effective financial management to operate within the allocated budget and with financial propriety. Seeking appropriate sources of funding to support joint interest work with our strategic partners.
Promoting continuous professional development and professional skills across HMPPS, MOJ and the wider Civil Service.
Champion engagement, equality and inclusion through leadership of their Group Directorate/Group.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.
The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.
Please specify your location preference as part of your statement of suitability.
Locational merit list - Please note this campaign will be using a locational merit list system of appointment. This means the highest rated candidate will be appointed from the region in which the vacancy has arisen. This means that even if you have scored higher than the candidate being selected, you will not be selected as you are not within the region with the vacancy.
There are also Desirable Qualifications identified for the posts which candidates should be aware of:
Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP) or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management Act 2007.
The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice
BA (Hons)/Graduate Diploma in Community Justice (incorporating a level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice (Vocational Qualification))
Diploma in Probation Studies
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option)
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Accountability for performance and use of resources across the organisation for which they are responsible, ensuring that their area of work is effectively delivering and driving improvement to meet the expected outcomes, and holding Senior Leaders to account.
Providing strong and effective change leadership, ensuring in particular the effective implementation of programmes which support a rehabilitative culture and lead to improved organisational performance.
Ensuring that areas for which they are responsible are meeting delivery requirements, complying with national policy and progressing strategic priorities.
Supporting and coaching senior leaders to ensure that they have the skills and knowledge to run safe, decent, secure and rehabilitative prisons and to manage their staff effectively; and improve staff engagement and demonstrate commitment to equality and inclusion through their leadership.
Working effectively in collaboration within their Group Directorate/Group, and as part of the wider HMPPS structures, to effectively deploy resources; share best practice to ensure stability across the system and improve progression; create a learning culture; and deliver the Group Directorate’s objectives.
Developing strategic relationships with key partners and stakeholders across MoJ, Government and other agencies and services, particularly relevant community partners, to ensure our business and strategic objectives are achieved.
Maintaining a broad and thorough understanding of the HMPPS’s business, including Ministerial priorities, with particular focus on ensuring that policy and reform are effectively delivered at local levels.
Ensuring effective financial management to operate within the allocated budget and with financial propriety. Seeking appropriate sources of funding to support joint interest work with our strategic partners.
Promoting continuous professional development and professional skills across HMPPS, MOJ and the wider Civil Service.
Champion engagement, equality and inclusion through leadership of their Group Directorate/Group.
The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive.
The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation Scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the job holder.