This position is based at HMYOI LOW NEWTON DURHAM, DH1 5YA Job Summary Please refer to the job description Job Description The job holder will be responsible for managing the administrative processes within the Activities Hub, ensuring that administration support is provided to the relevant pathways to assist in reducing reoffending through the provision of opportunities from reception to release. This is a non-operational job with line management responsibilities. Manage The Transactional Activity Associated With The Activities Hub And The Administrative Staff Within This Area. This Includes Ensuring The Following Paperwork Is Complete, Checked And Ready For Onward Transmission Where Applicable: Pathways Student applications Monitoring contract delivery and performance Procurement of Goods for unit Regime Monitoring Management Information Systems Activity/Labour Allocation Authorise prisoner pay amendments Healthcare Promote the work of the Unit and provide opportunities for prisoners by organising: Induction Assessments Healthcare Clinics Undertake Other Administrative Management Tasks Including: Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice and ensure consistency of application Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation Manage the achievement of Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) and standards within the work area, verifying and signing off documentation as appropriate Attend relevant unit meetings as and when required to provide feedback on good practice examples, to promote awareness for better and more efficient ways of working Analyse and act on data collected by the Hub and produce any relevant reports to show findings Ensure that data entered into local and national systems is accurate and in accordance with agreed timescales Monitor performance of the Hub Draft all external and internal communications on behalf of the Hub Provide Head of Function with management information relating to the relevant area Be responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management Act as first point of contact for relevant external stakeholders The job holder will be responsible for managing the administrative processes within the Activities Hub, ensuring that administration support is provided to the relevant pathways to assist in reducing reoffending through the provision of opportunities from reception to release. This is a non-operational job with line management responsibilities. Undertake Other Administrative Management Tasks Including: Contribute towards the development of local policy, procedures and practice and ensure consistency of application Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation Manage the achievement of Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) and standards within the work area, verifying and signing off documentation as appropriate Attend relevant unit meetings as and when required to provide feedback on good practice examples, to promote awareness for better and more efficient ways of working Analyse and act on data collected by the Hub and produce any relevant reports to show findings Ensure that data entered into local and national systems is accurate and in accordance with agreed timescales Monitor performance of the Hub Draft all external and internal communications on behalf of the Hub Provide Head of Function with management information relating to the relevant area Be responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management Act as first point of contact for relevant external stakeholders Person specification Please Refer To The Job Description Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace Working Together Alongside your salary of £34,760, HM Prison & Probation Service contributes £10,069 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: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths. https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ 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 and Strengths. 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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 Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) 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 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. 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. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job Contact : Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Telephone : 0345 241 5358 Recruitment team Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesresourcing.soprasteria.co.uk Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiriesgov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitment/complaints https://jobs.justice.gov.uk/careers/JobDetail/4864?entityId4864