Proud to serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Our Operations Managers play a crucial role helping deliver justice and are accountable for day to day operations across Exeter Law Courts and Barnstaple Magistrates and County Courts. We are seeking an experienced leader able to motivate remote teams, foster strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure our services are customer focused and efficient.
About us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, where people and businesses access potentially life-changing justice. Were looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in peoples lives to deliver justice.
About your role
Exeter Law Courts and Barnstaple Magistrates and County Courts sits within HMCTS South West, youre responsible for the strategic oversight of Crown, Magistrates, Civil, Family and Tribunal Courts, supporting your Head/Deputy Head of Operations to meet operational needs and deliver performance objectives.
You will be at the forefront of organisational change, making a real difference in how service is delivered, working in a supportive environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
Leading a team of three Delivery Managers, as well as te wider team across North East Devon, to provide a consistent and customer-focused service, youll drive a collaborative culture, ensure effective deployment of resources and manage an allocated budget to control delegated expenditure, ensuring efficiencies are made.
About you
Youre a resilient and positive leader who thrives on delivering effective and efficient services and enjoys working with a variety of stakeholders. You lead by example, coaching and developing your team in setting local priorities and objectives to achieve National/Regional and Area strategies and plans.
Youre able to work collaboratively with other Operations Managers to manage conflicting demands on the business and able to reprioritise local and regional goals where required.
Skills and Experience
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Proven experience in a senior operations or management role, preferably within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
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Strong leadership skills with a track record of leading teams through change.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to maintain relationships at all levels.
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Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role apply toda
Please refer to the role profile attachment for more information.
Lead Criterion: Making Effective Decisions. A sift based on the behaviour Making Effective Decisions may be held if a large number of applications are received.
Further details:
These operational roles are customer facing, requiring successful applicants to be office based to provide HMCTS services to the public.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week.
This is a business-critical role requiring full time hours only Monday to Friday
Regular travel to other courts
For this post, regular travel to Barnstaple Magistrates, County and Family Court, EX31 1DX and Exeter Social Security and Child Support Tribunal, Keble House, EX1 1NT will be required.
