16720 - Senior Probation Officer - HMP Wayland - East of England
Justice Gov UKNorwich, England, United Kingdom
Posted April 14, 2026
44100 - 46000 GBP
Full Time
About the Company
The UK Ministry of Justice is the government department responsible for the administration of justice across the United Kingdom. It oversees criminal, civil, and family justice, as well as the courts, tribunals, prisons, and probation services, ensuring that the legal system operates fairly, efficiently, and transparently. The ministry also plays a key role in shaping democratic governance and upholding constitutional principles. Its distinctive focus on public accountability and continuous improvement positions it as a leading authority in delivering justice and promoting the rule of law.
Job Description
This is a management role within the National Probation Service (NPS) where the Senior Probation Officer will support the Head of Operational Function to provide management and a leading role within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or other operational unit.
Requirements
- To provide effective management and leadership to the team
- To ensure that all team resources, including interventions, are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising the organisation’s strategic aims
- To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data pro-actively in order to maximise LDU/team performance, evaluate practice and deliver organisational aims
- To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters
- To ensure that offender managers manage risk appropriately, and meet all public protection standards and targets
Benefits
- Annual Leave
- Pension
- Training
- Networks
- Eligibility
- Support