Senior Probation Officer

About the role

This is a full-time temporary contract for 6 months, based at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. This is a senior-level opportunity within the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], offering the chance to lead a team, support operational delivery, and contribute directly to public protection and reducing reoffending within a custodial environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Managing a team to deliver effective Offender Management and achieve high standards of public protection
• Providing day-to-day leadership, performance management, and support to staff
• Ensuring effective allocation, monitoring, and completion of work within the team
• Contributing to multi-agency public protection arrangements and partnership working
• Reviewing casework and providing feedback to maintain quality and compliance
• Supporting change management initiatives and driving improvements in quality and efficiency
• Ensuring implementation of policies, procedures, and National Standards
• Maintaining accurate records using NDelius and OASys
• Promoting and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal teams and external agencies
• Championing equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Supporting the wider operational objectives of the [Employer hidden]
• Undertaking additional duties appropriate to the role as required

Person Specification

• A recognised Probation Officer qualification (PQF Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in Community Justice with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice, or equivalent recognised qualification)
• Experience working within a recognised provider of probation services within the last 5 years
• Management experience, including day-to-day staff and performance management
• Experience contributing to public protection through multi-agency working and case review
• Experience of managing or supporting change and improving service delivery
• Strong knowledge of offender management, risk assessment, and public protection frameworks
• Experience using NDelius and OASys systems
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation in the workplace
• Knowledge of victim engagement considerations
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across agencies
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends
• Strong knowledge of the Criminal Justice System, [Employer hidden], legislation, and National Standards
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion

How to Apply

Apply via the form on this page. Due to high volume, if you do not hear within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.