About the job

Summary

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Job description

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity.

Overview of the job

The role is responsible for delivering business change partner support to NPS Divisional Deputy Directors as directed by the System Integration team.

Summary

The system change team will be part of the central DDC team but with a matrix line into the Divisional DD. They will deliver against an agreed national change programme. An initial priority will be ensuring integration between NPS and CRC. In Wales these will include integration with Probation / Prisons and therefore solid line into HMPPS Wales.

Responsibilities, Activities and Duties

The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:

Business change partner support responsibilities

• Support the delivery of change in the Division, working to the Head of Business Strategy and Change

• Contribute to National Probation Service change plans

• Assist in the development of Divisional change plans

• Mobilise change teams – even where these are virtual project teams, and ensure that they are effectively managed

• Support key workstreams within each change project as required

• Work alongside Divisional colleagues to plan the implementation of change plans and mitigate risks, and engaging frontline staff in continuous improvement exercises

• Translate change plans into clear action plans

• Develop stakeholder management plans

• Identify key stakeholders and implement stakeholder interventions to ensure successful delivery

Use communication effectively

• Providing information, feedback and advice

• Influencing and persuading

• Chair and participate in meeting using appropriate skills, styles and approaches

Enhance your own performance

• Manage own resources and professional development

Use information to take critical decisions

• Liaise with staff to receive, collate and analyse information, developing systems and compiling reports as necessary

• Develop and utilise data to identify trends and take appropriate action to maintain and enhance performance

• Implement and manage systems for the exchange of sensitive information, data and intelligence

Manage Diversity and Quality

• Contribute to creating a culture that promotes equality and values diversity

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alternations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed in the first instance with the Job Holder.

Responsibilities

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Behaviours

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

• Making Effective Decisions
• Changing and Improving
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service