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Polygraph Examiner - NW Probation
HM Prison & Probation Service —Accrington
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Senior Probation Officer
HM Prison & Probation Service —Ashton-Under-Lyne
- £40,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
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- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
Lancashire County Council —Accrington
- £46,142 - £51,356 a year
- Full-time
- Management
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- Human resources
Senior Administrative Officer - Public Protection
HM Prison & Probation Service —Blackburn
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
13d
Senior Field Sales Executive
THE MARKUP GROUP —Manchester
- £35,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Business development
- Work from home
- Employee discount
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Trainer for Residential Childcare
Halliwell Homes —Eccles
- £28,810 - £35,212 a year
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Project management
- Travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Operational Support Grade - HMP Manchester (Prison Support Role)
Ministry of Justice —Manchester
- £30,001 - £40,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Screening Manager
PayStream Accounting Services —Altrincham
- £50,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
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Senior Territory Manager - North / North West Implants • Regeneration
Megagen Implants —Skipton
- Full-time
- Remote
- CRM software
- Business development
- Travel
- Annual leave
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Quality Development Officer
HM Prison & Probation Service —Blackburn
- £30,001 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- English
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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CareTech Group —Padiham
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Integrated Offender Management - Young Adult Support Worker - Greater Manchester
HM Prison & Probation Service —Manchester
- £20,001 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Team Leader - Housing Disrepair
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Information Assurance Regional Administration Officer - Greater Manchester
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Receptionist - Pennine Lancashire
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Senior Manager - Internal Audit
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Contract Support Officer - Preston
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Polygraph Examiner - NW Probation

HM Prison & Probation Service -
Accrington

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Job details

Full-time
£40,001 - £50,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Childcare

Qualifications

Facilitation
Report writing
Presentation skills
Bachelor's degree
Partnership building
Risk management
Computer skills
Communication skills

Full job description

General Information

Salary

£46,746 - £48,760

Working Pattern

Full Time

Vacancy Approach

External

Location

Accrington, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Chorley, Lancaster, Preston, Skelmersdale

Region

North West

Closing Date

28-Aug-2026

Business Unit

NPS North West Public Protection (2021)

Post Type

Permanent

Civil Service Grade

Other

Number of jobs available

Reserve List

12 Months

Job ID

20868

Descriptions & requirements

Job description

Overview of the job

To contribute as a member of the public protection team and assist in the risk assessment of sexual offenders. Polygraph examiners will operate as members of public protection teams but will work collaboratively with offender management teams with in the NPS. Examiners testing terrorist offenders will work within the NPS Counter-Terrorism Units.

Summary

Polygraph examinations will be the priority work of polygraph examiners

During periods of low demand for polygraph testing nationally they may be required to carry out other duties. Any additional work that polygraph examiners carry out, must not be with any offenders that they will be polygraph testing. Additional duties could be any of the following: holding a small caseload, programme facilitation (if currently employed delivering community sex offender treatment programmes), presentence report writing.

As such, a polygraph examiner can be expected to take on one or more of the following roles for the type of offender indicated.

Role

Offender Manager

Preparation of Pre-sentence reports

Community Sex Offender Facilitator

Type of offender

All types

Sexual offenders

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

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

As a qualified polygraph examiner, carry out polygraph examinations on all high risk offenders according to their licence condition and based on referrals from the supervising officer and according to the American Polygraph Association rules. These will include sexual offenders, domestic abuse perpetrators and terrorist offenders and any other offender type that may, at a later date and according to legislation be mandatorily tested.
Carry out pre polygraph examination interviews in accordance with the American Polygraph Association rules
Carry out polygraph examinations following a referral from the supervising officer on all offenders who are subject to the required licence condition on any discretionary cases.
Carry out post polygraph examination interviews according to the American Polygraph Association rules
Craft polygraph examination questions in full collaboration with the supervising officer
Notify the supervising officer of any offenders subject to the polygraph licence condition of any failures to attend or comply with instructions in accordance with the licence conditions
Contribute to discussions regarding risk assessment and management
Prepare a post polygraph examination written report on the results of the polygraph examination in accordance with the American Polygraph Association rules
Promote the use of polygraph examinations within the NPS
Provide briefings and presentations on the use of the polygraph examination to the NPS and other Government Departments as required
Answer queries regarding the use of the polygraph examination to offender managers and senior managers within the NPS
Cover for other polygraph examiner colleagues in other NPS Divisions during periods of leave, sickness or any other absence Offender Manager and Pre-sentence report preparation

This includes offender management, preparing pre sentence reports and group work. Prepare sentence plans, implement and/or oversee interventions, review and evaluate

Supervise and motivate those under supervision in accordance with sentence plan.
Ensure contact is maintained with offenders in accordance with National Standards.
Maintain contact with offenders in custody.
Follow enforcement procedures and initiate enforcement action as necessary.
Enter all appropriate offender information onto computer records in accordance with National Standards and local procedures.
Refer to other agencies as necessary.
Assess and manage cases in line with the relevant policies and procedures e.g.

safeguarding; MAPPA in order to ensure effective management of risk and reduction in offending.

Allocate interventions, as appropriate, to offender manager/supervisor in accordance with local procedures; provide advice and guidance, as necessary.
Ensures service delivery reflects the Probation Service Equality of Opportunity and anti-racism policies.

Sex Offending Treatment Programmes
Polygraph examiners who are trained and accredited to deliver one of the nationally recognised sex offender treatment programmes will be required to facilitate a limited number of group work sessions during periods of low national demand for polygraph examinations.

Facilitate sex offending treatment programme according to the programme manual.
Prepare programme sessions in collaboration with colleague facilitator
Debrief post programme session with colleague facilitator
Maintain records on NDelius and IAPS to requirements
Engage with Treatment Management
Prepare reports
Maintain Structured Assessment of Risk and Need reports
Attend 3 way meetings with offender managers as required
Willing to travel across England and Wales NPS Divisions

Local Engagement & Representation

Build and maintain strong working relationships with key partners.
Maintain appropriate links and relationships relevant to Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements.
Represent the NPS in relevant meetings and workgroups as assigned by the Team Manager.
Work collaboratively with internal and external Providers to ensure appropriate interventions are available to reduce reoffending.
Maintain effective links with local courts and sentences in line with the locally agreed protocols and arrangements
Maintain effective working relationships with the local police, Youth Justice Service and other agencies.
Maintain relationships and dialogue with local communities and community groups.

Other Responsibilities

Work to increase public confidence in the work of the NPS, and to develop and maintain a positive public profile of the NPS within the team.
To comply with and promote adnce to all NPS policies and procedures at all times
Developing productive working relationships with all colleagues.
Develop own knowledge and skills to meet objectives.
Attend the mandatory American Polygraph Association Seminar every two years in order to maintain APA accreditation.
Engage and respond to mandatory Quality Assurance requirements

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.

Behaviours

Leadership
Communicating and Influencing
Developing Self and Others
Working Together
Making Effective Decisions
Delivering at Pace
Managing a Quality Service

Strengths

Precise
Team Player
Adaptable
Inclusive
Problem Solver
Resilient

Essential Experience

Minimum of 2 years direct experience of working with those convicted of sexual offences either as an offender manager or programme facilitator
Excellent report writing skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to work effectively as a team player
Presentation skills

Technical requirements

Probation Qualification - Graduate Diploma/Honours Degree in Community Justice Integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice

(or)

A qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the State for Justice as per Section 10 of The Offender Management Act 2007:The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were previously recognised as providing such eligibility:

Diploma in Probation Studies,
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option.)

Degree or equivalent level qualification
Up to date knowledge and expertise of risk management and assessment
Excellent IT skills

Additional Information

To apply for this role you must be able to attend a 10 week Polygraph Examiner residential training course starting on 5/10/26. You would be required to reside at the training site in Leeds, Monday - Friday for 10 weeks. This is mandatory training from the role. -

This role requires very regular travel throughout NW and GM Probation Regions.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements w business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Similarly, Hybrid Working will not suit everyone’s circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.

Some of MoJ’s terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on 'modernised' terms in their current post or onto 'unmodernised' MoJ terms if they are on 'unmodernised' terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.

Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns, w they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time, flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance with the HMPPS’ Flexible Working policy.

Benefits

The MoJ offers a range of benefits:

Annual Leave

Annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after five years’ service, plus public holidays. Leave for part-time and job share posts will be calculated on a pro-rata basis

Pension

The National Probation Service is covered by the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) run through the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF). Please visit www.gmpf.org.uk for further information.

Please note: Any current Civil Servant who is a member of the PCSPS, by accepting an offer of employment to the National Probation Services will be opted out of the PCSPS and auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Training

The Ministry of Justice is committed to staff development and offers an extensive range of training and development opportunities.

Networks

The opportunity to join employee-run networks that have been established to provide advice and support and to enable the views of employees from minority groups to be expressed direct to senior management. T are currently networks for employees of minority ethnic origin, employees with disabilities, employees with caring responsibilities, women employees, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender.

Eligibility

All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post

Support

A range of ‘Family Friendly’ policies such as opportunities to work reduced hours or job share.
Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits, retail vouchers and discounts on a range of goods and services.
For moves to or from another employer or moves across the Civil Service this can have implications on your eligibility to carry on claiming childcare vouchers. You may however be eligible for alternative government childcare support schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. More information can be found on www.GOV.UK or Childcare Choices. You can determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles. Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order

To Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected]);
To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team ([email protected]);
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As a Disability Confident employer, MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, talent and abilities, by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns.

You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form, please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.

For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, please watch our animated videos.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wver it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.

A Great Place to Work for Veterans

The "Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans" initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country, and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment, which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces.
For further details about the initiative and eligibility requirements visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans

Redeployment Interview Scheme

Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed, as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme, to providing opportunities to those who are 'at risk of redundancy'.

MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion.

Civil Service Nationality Rules

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules

Reserve list

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.

Contact Information

MoJ:

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5359 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected]

Please quote the job reference 20868

HMPPS

If you require any assistance please call 0345 241 5358 (Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail [email protected]

Please quote the job reference 20868

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Application form stage assessments

Behaviours

A sift based on the lead behaviour, Managing a Quality Service, may be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number of applications remain after the initial sift, your application will be progressed to a full sift, w all behaviours will then be considered.

Behaviours Application Form Question Word Limit

250

Communicating and Influencing

Delivering at Pace

Developing Self and Others

Making Effective Decisions

Managing a Quality Service

Working Together

Evidence of Experience

Statement of Suitability

Technical

Technical Questions Application Form Question Word Limit

250

Probation Qualification Framework Graduate Diploma/ Honours Degree in
Community Justice integrated with Level 5 Diploma in Probation Practice.
Or a qualification which was recognised at the time of qualification by the
Secretary of State for Justice as per Section 10 of the Offender Management
Act 2007.The following qualifications gained in England and Wales were
previously recognised as providing such eligibility:
Diploma in Probation Studies,
Diploma in Social Work (with Probation Option)
CQSW (with Probation Option)

Specific qualification requirements

Interview stage assessments

Interview Dates

To be confirmed

Behaviours

Communicating and Influencing

Delivering at Pace

Developing Self and Others

Making Effective Decisions

Managing a Quality Service

Working Together

Strengths

Strengths will be assessed but these are not shared in advance. To learn more about Strengths and how they are assessed .

Level of security checks required

DBS Standard

Use of Artificial Intelligence (Al)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. W plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

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