Head of Regional Operations - London and South East
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,611.75 + £3,000 market supplement |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 April 2026 |
| Location: | London |
| Company: | Prison Advice and Care Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1921 |
Summary
Job Advert
As the Head of Regional Operations, you will oversee the development and delivery of Pact’s services across the region. You will
act as the strategic lead for key operational functions, ensuring the highest standards of delivery, compliance, and safety. This
includes:
* Leading the volunteer strategy and associated processes
* Managing operational performance and reporting standards
* Monitoring safeguarding systems and health & safety protocols
* Overseeing data protection procedures and out-of-hours management provision
* Supporting HR processes, including recruitment
Additionally, you will contribute to Pact’s overall strategy by participating in policy-focused and operational projects, as well
as bids, tenders, and grant applications. You will work closely with the Regional Director, deputising as needed, and representing
Pact at external meetings with key stakeholders such as commissioners, prison governors, and government officials.
Key Responsibilities
* Expand Pact’s reach, impact, and effectiveness across the region.
* Develop and deliver safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective services driven by service user involvement and diverse lived
experiences.
* Build and nurture effective partnerships to reduce reoffending, strengthen continuity of care, and address health inequalities.
* Support the development of bids, tenders, and funding applications to increase income, contribute to corporate surplus, and
achieve sustainable growth.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and experienced leader with a passion for making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:
* Proven experience in operational leadership, preferably in the charity or justice sector.
* Strong strategic and project management skills.
* A track record of managing safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance standards.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Experience in securing funding through bids, tenders, or grant applications.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role, please complete an application form by clicking the `apply
now` button.
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are
interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to
post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory
references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where
appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being
bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.
As the Head of Regional Operations, you will oversee the development and delivery of Pact’s services across the region. You will
act as the strategic lead for key operational functions, ensuring the highest standards of delivery, compliance, and safety. This
includes:
* Leading the volunteer strategy and associated processes
* Managing operational performance and reporting standards
* Monitoring safeguarding systems and health & safety protocols
* Overseeing data protection procedures and out-of-hours management provision
* Supporting HR processes, including recruitment
Additionally, you will contribute to Pact’s overall strategy by participating in policy-focused and operational projects, as well
as bids, tenders, and grant applications. You will work closely with the Regional Director, deputising as needed, and representing
Pact at external meetings with key stakeholders such as commissioners, prison governors, and government officials.
Key Responsibilities
* Expand Pact’s reach, impact, and effectiveness across the region.
* Develop and deliver safe, evidence-based, and cost-effective services driven by service user involvement and diverse lived
experiences.
* Build and nurture effective partnerships to reduce reoffending, strengthen continuity of care, and address health inequalities.
* Support the development of bids, tenders, and funding applications to increase income, contribute to corporate surplus, and
achieve sustainable growth.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a motivated and experienced leader with a passion for making a difference. The ideal candidate will have:
* Proven experience in operational leadership, preferably in the charity or justice sector.
* Strong strategic and project management skills.
* A track record of managing safeguarding, health & safety, and compliance standards.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
* Experience in securing funding through bids, tenders, or grant applications.
How to apply:
If you feel that you meet the requirements of this exciting new role, please complete an application form by clicking the `apply
now` button.
* We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are
interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Other information:
Pact is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applications including those with a criminal conviction (appointment to
post is subject to a risk assessment).
This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period, verification of identity and proven right to work in the UK, satisfactory
references from previous employers covering a 3-year period, declaration of any unspent criminal convictions (and where
appropriate a satisfactory risk assessment), Prison Vetting and a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note that being
bankrupt or having County Court Judgements may affect your ability to be successfully vetted to work in a prison.