Business Management & Improvement, Operational Delivery, Strategy
Will the successful applicant have line manager responsibilities? Yes
Purpose
Members of the Independent Monitoring Boards (IMBs) are unpaid public appointees who provide statutory, independent scrutiny of the treatment and care of people in prisons and immigration detention. They are appointed by ministers and operate in prisons and young offender institutions (run by HM Prisons and Probation Service - MOJ), in immigration removal centres, various short-term holding facilities and on repatriation flights for those being removed from the UK (run by the Home Office).
Lay Observers are also unpaid public appointees, whose responsibility it is to check on the welfare of individuals in court custody suites and while they are traveling in the care and custody of escort contractors.
The postholder will develop and drive the delivery of the training offer to IMBs and LOs nationally and regionally.
Responsibilities
* Develop a strategy for training delivery by balancing considerations of budget, feasibility and member needs.
* Drive delivery of a future strategy for training content to create an enriching programme of development in line with organisational needs.
* Have responsibility for the administration and delivery of the overall training programme for volunteers.
* Build positive relationships with colleagues across the IMB and the LO public appointees.
* Ensure the administration and delivery of the current overall member training programme including core training, specialist training, standalone e-learning, mandatory training, training to accompany toolkits and ad hoc training requirements.
* Ensure that core training content is regularly reviewed and refreshed and up to date with current member policy and guidance.
* Develop the existing member training programme, including modes of delivery, to include strategic requirements for a programme of CPD and the delivery of regional training whilst being cognisant of budgetary and resource constraints.
* Work with and through the IMB national training team, LO National Council and other training providers as appropriate, developing strong, trusting and collaborative relationships.
* Lead on training records needs analysis to ensure that specifications for the new member database encompass all current and projected training record requirements.
* Ensure that wider relationships with training providers and enablers are maintained and developed to deliver shared understanding and capability including with MoJ learning leads and leadership, the MoJ Talent & Capability team and SSCL.
* Develop an outsourced e-learning capability balanced with in-house resource to develop new e-learning content.
* Ensure equality, diversity and inclusion is considered during the application of all tasks and championed during interaction with the membership.
* Perform other job-related duties as required.
* Have detailed knowledge of learning management systems and the ability to develop e-learning packages.
* Have understanding and experience of developing, rolling out and administering training programmes nationally to a diverse set of stakeholders as well as experience organizing large-scale events.
* Understand how to work with and through volunteers.
* Take pride in thinking creatively to deliver outcomes for stakeholders, and constantly seek to learn, develop and improve.
* Enjoy working with a wide variety of people at multiple levels of seniority and managing a varied portfolio.
* Can quickly establish mutual respect and trust and build positive working relationships with colleagues and voluntary public appointees.
* Is skilled at identifying problems before they arise and taking mitigating action.
* Has excellent organisational skills, a strong eye for detail, can prioritise effectively and is focused on quality delivery and meeting deadlines.
The job holder must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English or (when specified in Wales) Welsh.
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). All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office, subject to local estate capacity.
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.
Interviews are planned week commencing 7th October 2024. For enquiries about the role please contact Fardus Miah- fardus.miah2@justice.gov.uk.
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