Ministry of Justice
Location
Bicester, Oxfordshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Number of jobs available 1 1
Detail of reserve list 1 12 Months
Region 1 South East, South West
City/Town 1 Aldershot, Aylesbury , Basingstoke , Bicester , Bracknell , Fareham , Havant , High Wycombe , Lymington , Milton Keynes , Newport (Isle of Wight) , Oxford , Portsmouth , Reading , Slough , Southampton
Building/Site 1 MILTON KEYNES MAGISTRATES MILTON KEYNES, MK9 2AJ, NPS 2A WYNNE JONES CENTRE AYLESBURY, HP21 7RL, NPS EASTON COURT HIGH WYCOMBE, HP11 2EL, NPS FAREHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL FAREHAM, PO16 7AZ, NPS GREYFRIARS HOUSE READING, RG1 1PE, NPS HEAD OFFICE OXON BICESTER, OX26 2QD, NPS IMPERIAL HOUSE ALDERSHOT, GU11 1DP, NPS ISLAND HOUSE LYMINGTON, SO41 9GA, NPS JAMES GLASHIER HOUSE BRACKNELL, RG12 1BP, NPS MACMILLAN HOUSE OXFORD, OX1 1BN, NPS NEWPORT PROBATION OFFICE NEWPORT, PO30 5BN, NPS PORTSMOUTH PROBATION OFFICE PORTSMOUTH, PO1 2BD, NPS REVELSTOKE HOUSE SLOUGH, SL1 2HF, NPS ST CLEMENTS HOUSE BASINGSTOKE, RG21 7SB, NPS TOWN QUAY HOUSE SOUTHAMPTON, SO14 2PT, THAMES VALLEY PROBATION TRUST BICESTER, OX26 2QD, NMS Portsmouth Civic Offices, PO1 2AL, NPS THE COURT HOUSE HAVANT, PO9 2AS
Grade 1 Other
NPS Pay Band 3 National
Post Type 1 Permanent
Working Pattern 1 Full Time, Part Time, Part Time/Job Share, Flexible Working, Other
Role Type 1 Administration / Corporate Support
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Diary Manager to the Head of Performance & Quality in South Central Probation Service. The Head of Performance & Quality is part of the Regional Leadership Team and has responsibility for 3 teams - Quality, Investigations & Reviews (Serious Further Offences, Complaints, and Deaths Under Supervision), and Performance - in addition to leading on all internal and external audits and inspections. This is therefore a busy and varied post where the successful candidate will be expected to work well under pressure and provide the full range of secretariat and administrative support to the Head of Performance & Quality. The job holder must be flexible and proactive, and must act as the primary point of contact/screening point for the Head of Performance & Quality. Minute taking, meeting organisation, and assisting in the management of the day to day running of the Performance & Quality function are key parts of the role.
Overview of the job
This is an administrative role in NPS Divisional headquarters, clusters and functions and reports to the NPS Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function as appropriate
Summary
The role is to provide secretarial and administrative support to the Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function by acting as the primary point of contact and assisting in the management of the day to day running of the division, function or cluster through the key tasks of diary coordination, compilation of correspondence and documents and the organisations of meetings and other engagements.
The job holder will have no line manager responsibilities
Responsibilities, Activities & Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Manage Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function's Diary
• Supporting the Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function in meeting business requirements by supporting them to resolve conflicting demands in planning schedules
• Efficient maintenance of the Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function's diary ensuring that time management is optimised
• Acting as the first point of contact for the Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function, using initiative and responding to and/or directing queries to the relevant parties
• Acting as a screening point for the Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function's telephone calls, general correspondence and e-mails, highlighting priority work and responding to queries using an understanding of Probation service delivery and the partnership map
• Providing a full range of secretarial and administrative support and assistance to the Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function, producing a range of material from correspondence to complex confidential reports
• Developing and maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date electronic and manual filing systems which support the operational delivery of Probation services and are effective in storing and retrieving key data
• Support planning and finalising of agendas for meetings, overseeing co- ordination and distribution of paperwork
• Taking minutes at senior management meetings and distributing to relevant parties
• Liaising directly with internal and external colleagues and partners to deal with enquiries and to co-ordinate appointments and engagements
• Keeping up to date with changes in key external partnerships which relate to Probation service delivery
• Contributing towards the organisation and coordination of large scale divisional events
• Coordination and collation of meetings for internal and external attendees, booking rooms, arranging refreshments, preparing material, greeting visitors etc
• Dealing with highly sensitive issues, acting with diplomacy and maintaining strict confidentiality at all times
• Arranging business travel and accommodation for the Deputy Director or Head of Operational Function.
• Providing information, feedback and advice
• Influencing and persuading
• Participate in meetings where appropriate
• Using appropriate skills, styles and approaches
Enhance your own performance
• Manage own resources and professional development
Use information to take critical decisions
• Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, using systems and compiling reports as necessary
• Develop and utilise data to identify trends and take appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance
• Plan, implement and manage systems for the exchange of sensitive information, data and intelligence
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 alternations 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.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh
Behaviours
• Experience of managing diary of a senior executive
• Experience of providing a wide range of management support activities
Technical requirements
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant subject (or appropriate practical experience)
IT Skills: Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Hours of Work (Unsocial Hours) Allowances
37
Additional Information 1
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Standard working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
Annual Leave
A nnual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays. 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 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.
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
Support
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 . Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.
You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team.
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: .
Interviews are expected to be held mid May 2024.
Should you require any further information about the role, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Success Profiles
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 .
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.
Behaviours
Delivering at Pace - 500 word limit
Working Together - 500 word limit
Experience
Tell us what experience you have that demonstrates your competency to undertake this role. - 250 word limit
There is 1 interview stage for this vacancy.
Behaviours
Changing and Improving
Delivering at Pace
Making Effective Decisions
Working Together
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 :
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:
· 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)
· 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
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