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Job Title: Operational Managers
Company Name: Scottish Prison Service
Location: Various locations across Scotland
Hours / Days Of Work: 35 hrs per week
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: starting salary of £52,356, progressing to £55,886 within 3 years
Job Description:
As a Operational Manager, you will be accountable for an area of the prison (for example a residential prisoner hall) or for a specific function (for example Operations or Offender Outcomes). Within your area you will have responsibilities such as budgets, staffing, projects and ensuring compliance with all legislation, rules and regulations. You will be a values-based leader with responsibility for a large team of First Line Managers, front line staff and have overall responsibility for those in our care within your accountable area. You’ll support the achievement of the SPS Corporate Plan and Vision through the constructive engagement of colleagues, the effective delivery of the establishment Annual Delivery Plan, role modelling the SPS values in all that you do. Additionally, you’ll have responsibility for designing, initiating and/or delivering projects to bring about change which promotes the SPS Values and Vision. You will ensure the highest levels of safety and well-being (physical and mental) for both your team and the people in our care, as well as creating a supportive environment that fosters growth and provides opportunities for development. This role offers a real opportunity to make a difference to the lives of those in our care, but also of the staff you will be working with. You’ll also act as Duty Manager, covering the entire prison on a shift basis, making all necessary decisions and overseeing incident management as required.
Experience and Qualifications:
Leadership Experience Experience of providing values based leadership, creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Experience of directing, inspiring and empowering others, adapting your approach as appropriate, to deliver positive outcomes through others. Essential Operational Experience Experience of leading a team of managers in a highly complex operational environment. Managing multi-faceted operations and stakeholders whilst ensuring rules, regulations and statutory legislation are implemented and adhered to. Able to manage challenging circumstances and behaviours to ensure progress is made and goals are achieved. Essential Making a Difference Experience of initiating and driving change, whether through small incremental steps or larger change management processes. Demonstrating a positive attitude and a high level of drive to overcome barriers and resistance and resilience to keep going in the face of opposition.
Application Process:
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Closing Date: 06/10/2025
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