13985 - Head of Enable
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £88,444 i £102,329 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | The national salary range is £88,444 - £97,288, London salary range is £91,458 - £102,329. Your salary will be dependent on your base location |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | UK |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 2 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Ministry of Justice |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 13985 |
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Role Title: Head of Enable (HMPPS Band 11)
Reporting to: Deputy Director, Enable Programme.
Overview
Leading a flagship workforce transformation. As Head of Enable (Band 11), you’ll design and deliver development offers for Officers, Managers and Governors; turn operational insight into policy and practice; and champion psychologically‑informed, relational approaches. Working with People Group, Governors and Trade Unions, you’ll drive change at pace and help make prisons safer, more supportive places to work. Significant operational leadership experience is essential.
Role Purpose:
Support the Deputy Director in delivering the Enable Programme’s vision to improve workforce capability, leadership, and staff wellbeing across prisons. Lead the design and implementation of new capability and leadership packages, provide operational insight, and drive workforce change in line with national policy and HMPPS priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver new capability and leadership development packages for all levels of prison staff and leaders, ensuring alignment with Enable Programme objectives.
Act as a senior member of the Enable Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic planning and operational delivery.
Provide expert operational insight to inform programme activity and policy development.
Lead assessments of prison readiness for workforce change and support early adopter sites.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including People Group, Governors, and Trade Unions, leading consultation and negotiation on Enable-related changes.
Oversee significant budgets and ensure effective resource allocation within Enable activities.
Act as a change champion to promote rehabilitative and change orientated cultures within prisons.
Deputise for the Deputy Director as required, representing the Enable Programme at senior forums.
Champion diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing, fostering a supportive and high-performing culture.
Essential Experience:
Significant operational leadership experience within prisons or justice sector.
Proven track record in workforce development, organisational change, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Experience managing complex projects and budgets.
Desirable Experience:
Familiarity with psychologically informed and relational practice approaches.
Understanding of HMPPS structures and national policy context.
Behaviours:
Leadership: Demonstrate organisational values, empower teams, and create an inclusive culture.
Communicating and Influencing: Tailor communication to diverse audiences, build strong relationships.
Delivering at Pace: Translate strategy into action, prioritise effectively, and manage resources.
Working Together: Collaborate across teams, value diverse perspectives, and maintain positive relationships.
Please note the Job Description may refer to a slightly different Directorate name to that listed in the actual advert.
Reporting to: Deputy Director, Enable Programme.
Overview
Leading a flagship workforce transformation. As Head of Enable (Band 11), you’ll design and deliver development offers for Officers, Managers and Governors; turn operational insight into policy and practice; and champion psychologically‑informed, relational approaches. Working with People Group, Governors and Trade Unions, you’ll drive change at pace and help make prisons safer, more supportive places to work. Significant operational leadership experience is essential.
Role Purpose:
Support the Deputy Director in delivering the Enable Programme’s vision to improve workforce capability, leadership, and staff wellbeing across prisons. Lead the design and implementation of new capability and leadership packages, provide operational insight, and drive workforce change in line with national policy and HMPPS priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and deliver new capability and leadership development packages for all levels of prison staff and leaders, ensuring alignment with Enable Programme objectives.
Act as a senior member of the Enable Senior Management Team, contributing to strategic planning and operational delivery.
Provide expert operational insight to inform programme activity and policy development.
Lead assessments of prison readiness for workforce change and support early adopter sites.
Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including People Group, Governors, and Trade Unions, leading consultation and negotiation on Enable-related changes.
Oversee significant budgets and ensure effective resource allocation within Enable activities.
Act as a change champion to promote rehabilitative and change orientated cultures within prisons.
Deputise for the Deputy Director as required, representing the Enable Programme at senior forums.
Champion diversity, inclusion, and staff wellbeing, fostering a supportive and high-performing culture.
Essential Experience:
Significant operational leadership experience within prisons or justice sector.
Proven track record in workforce development, organisational change, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Experience managing complex projects and budgets.
Desirable Experience:
Familiarity with psychologically informed and relational practice approaches.
Understanding of HMPPS structures and national policy context.
Behaviours:
Leadership: Demonstrate organisational values, empower teams, and create an inclusive culture.
Communicating and Influencing: Tailor communication to diverse audiences, build strong relationships.
Delivering at Pace: Translate strategy into action, prioritise effectively, and manage resources.
Working Together: Collaborate across teams, value diverse perspectives, and maintain positive relationships.
Please note the Job Description may refer to a slightly different Directorate name to that listed in the actual advert.