43444 - NPS Business Change Manager - North West

£37,166 - £41,020
1
12 Months
North West
Preston
NPS UNIT 1 BLOCK B ALBERT EDWARD HOUSE PRESTON, PR2 2YB
Other
NPS Pay Band 5 National
Permanent
Full Time
Business Management & Improvement

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Overview of the job     

To provide management support to the Heads of Business Strategy & Change within the Regional and Functional Operating Units.

Under the guidance and direction of the Head of BSC, to manage and coordinate the Regional/Functional BSC Teams to support the delivery of a high-quality service covering diverse functional areas of activity such as Estates, Facilities Management, ICT, continuous improvement, local and national change projects.

To represent the Head of BSC at regional/functional Senior NPS and HMPPS meetings.

In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do.

The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position.

Post holders will report to the Head of Business Strategy & Change and will manage Business Change Officers (NPS Band 4) and Project Officers (NPS Band 3) within the regional/functional teams which may be dispersed across the regional/functions.

The posts will be based within their regions and HQ based.

Summary          

The role sits within the Business Strategy & Change Directorate with responsibility for managing regional/functional BSC teams. At the direction of the Head of BSC the post holder will delivery on annual objectives from within the BSC and regional/functional Delivery Plans.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

  • Support the delivery of change across the Probation System, working with the Head of BSC and regional/functional teams to implement change initiatives.
  • Deliver on Divisional change plans and communicate them effectively within the region/function including delivering staff engagement activities.
  • Mobilise BSC teams – even where these are virtual project teams, and ensure that they are effectively managed.
  • In the absence of the Head of BSC to deliver advice and guidance to regional/ functional Senior Leadership Teams across the diverse range of BSC responsibilities.
  • On behalf of the Head of BSC conduct initial consultations and negotiations with CRCs/Probation Delivery Partners concerning Colocation Agreements, Contract Novation, etc.
  • Manage competing demands within regional/functional area of responsibility.
  • Manage resources effectively.
  • Collate, analyse and interpret data, using insights gained to write regional/ functional/national reports for senior audiences.
  • Deliver regional/functional/national presentations as directed by the Head of BSC.
  • Managing change projects, some previous examples of projects are:

-Providing NPS business expertise to FITS (and other national programmes) who are implementing change across the MoJ.

-Delivery of an information management programme which is designed to increase the maturity of information management practices within the NPS.

-Supporting the delivery of the Standard Operating Platform into the NPS this autumn.

-Delivering the ICT elements of the E3 programme.

  • Undertake all Human Resources (HR) related policies and practices including overseeing local recruitment, Attendance Management, Disciplinary Investigations, Performance Management and Staff Appraisals, chair grievance and other hearings.
  • Deputise for the Head of BSC as required in the regional/functional and national meetings and areas of activity.
  • Demonstrate pro-social modelling skills by consistently reinforcing pro-social behaviour and attitudes and challenging anti-social behaviour and attitudes.
  • Work within the aims and values of NPS and HMPPS.

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.

 

Behaviours        

  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Changing and Improving
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Managing a Quality Service

Ability  

  • Ability to react to new and changing priorities and demands through taking an analytical, reflective and creative approach to problem solving.

Experience        

Essential

  • Must have experience of working within complex organisations including within a probation environment.  
  • Experience of implementing quality assurance frameworks and continuous improvement strategies.
  • The post holder will need to have been involved in large scale complex change initiatives within large unionised organisations.
  • The post holder will require high levels of resilience.  
  • Must have highly developed ICT skills across the full range of Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

  • 3-5 years supervisory/managerial experience within a relevant functional discipline e.g. HR, Finance, Programme & Project Management, Estates & FM, ICT, Change Management, Contract Management, Trade Union Relations, Process Management, etc.

Technical           

Desirable

  • Level 5 Degree/Diploma in Probation Practice or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Project Management Qualification.

The location is flexible 

Working Arrangements & Further Information

Standard working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after ten years’ service.

There is also a scheme to allow qualifying staff to buy or sell up to three days leave each year. Additional paid time off for public holidays and 1 privilege day. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.

Pension

The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF). Please visit www.gmpf.org.uk for further information.

Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Support

  • A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
  • Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
  • For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers
  • Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
  • Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. There are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

Eligibility

All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Interview dates to be confirmed

14/05/2021, 23:55 hours.

If you require any assistance please call 0845 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com. Please quote the job reference - 43444.

Success Profiles will enable a fairer and more inclusive method of recruitment by enabling us to assess the range of experiences, abilities, strengths, behaviours and technical/professional skills required for different roles. This flexible approach to recruitment focuses more on finding the right candidate for the specific role. To find out more about Success Profiles to support your application please click here for further guidance.

if you feel that your application has not been treated in line with the Civil Service Recruitment Principles, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance

We have provided detail of the assessment stages and areas being assessed to help you prepare for completing your application form, and to advise of what will be assessed following this, if you successfully pass the application stage.


Application form stage assessments

Behaviours
Making Effective Decisions - 250 word limit
Changing and Improving - 250 word limit
Developing Self and Others - 250 word limit
Delivering at Pace - 250 word limit
Managing a Quality Service - 250 word limit

Interview stage assessments

There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Behaviours
Making Effective Decisions
Changing and Improving
Developing Self and Others
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service
Experience
Experience question
Strengths may also be assessed at interview but these are not shared in advance.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit : https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ are committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ are able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidate's will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

· UK nationals

· nationals of the Republic of Ireland

· nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families

· nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

· individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

· Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

This Vacancy is closed to applications.