23405 - Senior Programme Manager
About The Position
This is an HMPPS Band 10 leadership role within the Service Centre expansion project, offered for two years. The postholder will support the expansion of the Norwich Service Centre to provide services to the East of England and Kent, Surrey and Sussex, alongside London and national service lines. Working under the governance of the Our Future Probation Service Programme, the role oversees the project's governance arrangements, reports on progress, manages risks and issues, and supports clear and effective decision-making. The postholder will work closely with senior stakeholders, including Regional Probation Directors, Area Executive Directors, Executive Directors and Ministers. The vacancy is available to existing Civil Servants and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies.
Requirements
- Experience of programme management.
- Excellent leadership, communication and influencing skills.
Responsibilities
- Support the expansion of the Norwich Service Centre to serve the East of England and Kent, Surrey and Sussex, alongside London and national service lines.
- Oversee the full range of governance arrangements for the project under the Our Future Probation Service Programme.
- Report on project progress.
- Manage project risks and issues.
- Ensure clear and effective decision-making.
- Work closely with senior stakeholders, including Regional Probation Directors, Area Executive Directors, Executive Directors and Ministers.
Benefits
- Annual leave entitlement, calculated on a pro-rata basis where applicable.
- Nine days (66 hours and 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays.
- Choice of two Civil Service pension schemes.
- Flexible working arrangements, subject to business needs and relevant policy.
- Season ticket advance eligibility after two months' service for a quarterly or longer-period travel season ticket.
- Training and development opportunities, including promotion programmes and role-appropriate training.
- Security and diversity training and an individual induction programme.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
