Operations Manager

This position is based at Shrewsbury Magistrates Shrewsbury, SY2 5NX, Stafford Combined Stafford, ST16 2QQ and Stoke On Trent Combined Stoke On Trent, ST1 3BP

Job Summary

Please refer to the Job Description

Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.

Our Operations Managers play a crucial role helping deliver justice and are accountable for day-to-day operations. We are seeking an experienced leader able to motivate remote teams, foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure our services are customer focused and efficient.

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice.

About Your Role

Staffordshire and Shropshire sit within HMCTS’ West Midlands region you’re responsible for the strategic oversight of Crown and Magistrates’ Courts, supporting your Deputy Head of Operations to meet operational needs and deliver regional performance objectives.

You will be at the forefront of organisational change, making a real difference in how service is delivered, working in a supportive environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

The post is responsible for the leadership of Crown Court and Magistrates Court operations for Staffordshire and Shropshire, reporting to the Deputy Head of Operations within Crime-West Midlands you will effectively lead 4 Delivery Managers and teams across Crown and Magistrates jurisdictions to ensure performance is managed in your area to ensure service levels are maintained for service users and the public. Regular travel across all courts sites within Staffordshire and Shropshire will be required as well as regular contact with leadership Judiciary.

About You

You’re a resilient and positive leader who thrives on delivering effective and efficient services and enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders. You lead by example, coaching and developing your team in setting local priorities and objectives to achieve National/Regional and Area strategies and plans.

You’re able to work collaboratively with other Operations Managers in the region to manage conflicting demands on the business and able to reprioritise local and regional goals where required.

Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in a senior operations or management role, preferably within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading teams through change.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to maintain relationships at all levels.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role apply today

Please refer to the role profile attachment for more information.

Further Details

These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. The minimum number of hours acceptable for this role would be 32 hours per week over 5 days.

Location

This post can be based at either Stoke Combined Court Centre, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3BP, Stafford Combined Court Centre, Victoria Square, Stafford, ST16 2QQ or Shrewsbury Justice Centre, Preston Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5NX. Regular travel will be required to Court sites in Staffordshire and Shropshire.

Lead Criterion

A sift based on the lead behaviour – (Leadership) may be held if a large number of applications are received.

Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.

Our Operations Managers play a crucial role helping deliver justice and are accountable for day-to-day operations. We are seeking an experienced leader able to motivate remote teams, foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure our services are customer focused and efficient.

Further Details

These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, where they meet the demands of the role and business needs and are agreed prior to appointment. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the MoJ’s Flexible Working policy. The minimum number of hours acceptable for this role would be 32 hours per week over 5 days.

Location

This post can be based at either Stoke Combined Court Centre, Bethesda Street, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 3BP, Stafford Combined Court Centre, Victoria Square, Stafford, ST16 2QQ or Shrewsbury Justice Centre, Preston Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 5NX. Regular travel will be required to Court sites in Staffordshire and Shropshire.

Lead Criterion

A sift based on the lead behaviour – (Leadership) may be held if a large number of applications are received.

Person specification

Please Refer To The Job Description

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing

Alongside your salary of £42,914, HM Courts and Tribunals Service contributes £12,432 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Access to learning and development
• A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
• A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
• Annual Leave
• Public Holidays
• Season Ticket Advance

For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

Link: the MOJ

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

the MOJ

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

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)
• 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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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Contact point for applicants

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Further information

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