Improvement Operations Manager

Opus people solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Improvement Operations Manager to join their Youth Justice Team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk Youth Justice Service (SYJS). We have offices located in Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich & Lowestoft. 

Responsibilities

Your role, as the Improvement Operations Manager, will support the planning and preparation of HM Inspectorate of Probation inspection work across the county.  Please note that there will be the opportunity for remote working in this role, with occasional office visits when required.

• Work closely with the Heads of Service to prepare the service for the next inspection
• Have strategic responsibility for one or more service lead areas.
• Be passionate and committed to improving the life chances of children
• Drive improvements in service, team and individual performance.
• Monitor and report on progress towards improvement goals.
• Work with colleagues from different professional disciplines to achieve an integrated and responsive service.
• Recent management experience in either a criminal justice or children's services setting and have experience of working in both settings.

"Suffolk County Council's WE ASPIRE values: Wellbeing, Equality, Achieve, Support, Pride, Innovate, Respect and Empower.

The mission is to make a positive difference for Suffolk; committed to working together, striving to improve, and securing the best possible services.

Suffolk County Council's Ambitions based on the council's objectives as laid out in our Corporate Strategy for 2022-26 - Our Ambitions"
If you thrive to make a difference and have experience in Criminal Justice, then we would love to hear from you.