18127 - Head of Function

Job description

General Information Salary: £76,241 - £82,145 Working Pattern: Full Time: Vacancy Approach: External: Location: Ashington, Darlington, Durham, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newton Aycliffe, Peterlee, South Shields, Stockton-on-Tees, Sunderland Region: North East: Closing Date: 15-Jun-2026 Business Unit: NPS North East Headquarters (2021): Post Type: Permanent: Civil Service Grade: Other: Number of jobs available: 1 Reserve List: 12 Months Job ID: 18127 Descriptions & requirements: Job description: Overview of the job: Heads of Operational Functions are deployed to a variety of roles so as to provide leadership of staff and operations. Summary: To provide management and leadership within the National Probation Service(NPS) with responsibility for resources and the operational and strategic direction and management of the Service within a Local Delivery Unit (LDU) or any other operational unit and/or functional area of activity. To represent the Deputy Director with external agencies/Stakeholders and staff as appropriate. In line with NPS policies and procedures, the job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding...