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MoJ Property Directorate - Area Property Operations Manager (North-West) (Ref : 6297)

MoJ Property Directorate - Area Property Operations Manager (North-West) (Ref : 6297)

Ministry of Justice UKManchester, England, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
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  • Full-time
  • Permanent
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MoJ Property Directorate - Area Property Operations Manager (North-West) (Ref : 6297)

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This position is based at BARROW-IN-FURNESS COUNTY COURT BARROW IN FURNESS, LA14 5QX, HM PRISON HAVERIGG MILLOM, LA18 4NA, HM PRISON KENNET LIVERPOOL, L31 1HX, HM PRISON KIRKHAM PRESTON, PR4 2RN, HM PRISON LIVERPOOL, L9 3DF, HM PRISON MANCHESTER MANCHESTER, M60 9AH, HM PRISON RISLEY WARRINGTON, WA3 6BP, HM PRISON WYMOTT LEYLAND, PR26 8LW, HMP ALTCOURSE LIVERPOOL, L9 7LH, HMP BUCKLEY HALL ROCHDALE, OL12 9DP, HMP GARTH PRESTON, PR26 8NE, HMP Lancaster Farms, LA1 3QZ, HMP STYAL WILMSLOW, SK9 4HR, HMYOI FOREST BANK MANCHESTER, M27 8UE, HMYOI HINDLEY NEAR WIGAN, WN2 5TH, HMYOI THORN CROSS WARRINGTON, WA4 4RL, MOJ JCC Liverpool The Capital New Hall Place, L3 9PP, MOJ JCC Manchester CJC, M60 9DJ, MOJ JSO Manchester Redfern, M4 4AH

Job Summary

Please refer to job description.

Job Description

Please note, if you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be added to the merit list for the campaign. We will then appoint candidates as Area Property Operations Manager posts become available. This will be based on merit order and your location preference. Your location preference will be captured during the application process. Please note that this campaign is open to both prison and probation locations. When selecting a location, use sites with 'HMP' in the name for prison locations, and those with 'JCO' or 'JSS' for probation bases. Please be advised, that being successful in the recruitment process and being placed on the merit list does not guarantee an offer of employment.

Please note that the application window for this campaign remains open until August 2025. However, we will be reviewing applications and conducting regular screening, interviewing, and onboarding procedures throughout the duration of the campaign.

Please note that we have roles available across the North West region. However, we have requirements in HMP Manchester and HMP Garth. Therefore, we would like to encourage applicants to apply for this role who are interested in these above listed locations. Also, please be aware that HMP Manchester and HMP Garth are classified as Long-Term High Security establishments.

Learn much more about Area Property Operations Manager role in our Candidate Information Guide attached and by clicking on the video link below : MoJ Property Directorate- interview with a Prison and Probation Area Property Operations Manager

Overview

The MoJ Property Directorate is a customer focused organisation that exists to enable our customers to perform to their very best. We do this by providing high quality, easy to use services, and working environments that our customers want to work in, which support them to deliver their individual outputs efficiently. Our job is to manage one of the most diverse and complex estates in Government – hosted by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ). The MoJ Property Directorate brings together a property portfolio including Prisons, Probation, and MoJ HQ and Arm’s Length Bodies.

MoJ Property provides specialist services including facilities management, health and safety, fire safety and security, technical design expertise, and sustainability. We also have business management teams who support the entire Directorate and each of our partners is supported by account management teams. We are responsible for a great deal - our portfolio consists of properties valued at £8.5bn for the MoJ alone. We are part of the Government Property Profession (GPP) and through active membership and engagement we will work with the Office of Government Property to develop the maturity of the profession and also encourage our people to join the GPP. We continue to build our capability through training and recruitment, aspiring to be the best that we can be as individuals and as a directorate.

We continue to deliver new ways of working across our portfolio – leading on the scale and pace of activity for central government – proposing ways to achieve, and then providing more dynamic and flexible workspace, while driving down the cost of the estate.

Team Overview

Are you looking for a high profile, unique, exciting and challenging opportunity to join an award-winning Property Services (PS) team that works in collaboration and partnership with our customers and suppliers? We work on a varied portfolio across the Ministry of Justice and Home Office estate, providing property services to HM Prison and Probation Service, Ministry of Justice headquarters and supporting the Home Office and its departments such as Border Force within the ports and airports. We provide both Hard and Soft Services across the UK, through our integrated supply chains to provide the best possible property services support.

PS is a challenging environment in which to work, with interdependencies between the customers, suppliers and users of the estate. It requires good leadership, collaboration and excellent drive and determination. The candidate should be a self-starter, good leader, have personal resilience and excellent customer engagement skills. You will be required to deliver at pace and demonstrate effective application of service delivery management, skills, tools and techniques. If you have the passion, enthusiasm and skill to be the best Facilities Manager, then joining the Ministry of Justice Property Directorate PS Team is the place for you.

Area Property Operational Managers (APOMS) are responsible for working directly with clients and suppliers, including on regular site visits, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of hard and soft FM services for their portfolio. This is a key contract management role requiring specialist knowledge, with responsibility for overseeing the delivery of the contract and works projects, for defining projects and for technical and statutory assurance.

APOMs work alongside Property Operational Managers (POMs) and report directly to Regional Property Operational Managers (RPOMs) for their region.

The properties allocated to the role and sometimes the account it focusses on can sometimes be altered over time to meet business demand, providing excellent development opportunities for the post holder.

Job Description, Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include the following :

Service Management :

  • Understand your assets and deliver operational strategies, policies and processes in line with operational requirements to manage the delivery of services, payments and the audit regime
  • Manage day-to-day the contracts across a number of sites within a region through MI data and visual inspections of sites, including checking that work carried out by contractors is in accordance with the contract in terms of quality, compliance and specification and were appropriate contractors adhere to local and national security strategies.
  • Liaise with the supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to proactively understand issues across the portfolio and facilitate improvements
  • Understand the priorities of stakeholders and how they fit into plans and activities
  • Consider whether Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and compensation events are required and advise RPOM accordingly. Monitor to ensure they are being addressed and ensure mitigation plans and risk register are in place and maintained.
  • Manage issues (including requests for additional spend, elective new works and changes to scope or specification) to resolution and escalate to RPOMs where necessary
  • Follow the schedule of visits for each asset (to be agreed with RPOM) to discuss performance, issues and update on work orders
  • Engage with the PS supply chain and other MoJ Property teams to ensure legislative and statutory compliance through Health and Safety, business resilience and the provision of fit for purpose accommodation to meet customer needs
  • Ensure that you follow fire risk assessment procedures
  • Ensure that actions relating to inspections and audits are delivered through the contract.
  • Work with the technical team, MI and reporting procedures to enable audit, assurance and validation of service delivery including taking accountability for carrying out site audits to departmentally agreed frequency and managing actions that arise from these to ensure statutory, mandatory and contractual compliance
  • Where it applies, manage the transition to the delivery of services to new contracts and operating models.
  • Identify the requirement for project works, including contributing to business cases, bids and the procurement process. Oversee the delivery of works projects on sites within your portfolio.
  • Ensure that waste management / recycling, energy management and biodiversity sustainability strategies are in place and adhered to by contractors.
  • Liaise with MoJ Property on the planning and delivery of new builds, refurbishments and change of use across the sites, adhering to statutory planning and legislation.

Customer Management :

  • Act as the client’s first point of contact. Report MI data on contract performance.
  • Engage through site visits, regular communication and running or attending client engagement meetings as appropriate
  • Understand the wider strategic needs and priorities of clients and how they are incorporated into plans and activities
  • Manage supplier issues and complaints to resolution, escalating to RPOMs where necessary
  • Encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas and improvements from customers and other stakeholders
  • Where required, work with the supplier to contribute to the preparation of site contingency and emergency plans and ensure implementation. Support operational emergencies by providing technical management assistance and support.

    • Supplier Management :

  • Develop strong relationships with suppliers
  • Engage with the supply chain to ensure that contracts provide satisfactory delivery and to drive value for money in accordance with business targets
  • Conduct weekly interfaces with suppliers to escalate issues and scrutinise performance
  • Manage issues to resolution and escalate where necessary to RPOMs
  • Encourage, recognise and share innovative ideas and improvements from both suppliers and other stakeholders

    • People & Resource Management :

  • Independently monitor your progress and work towards fulfilling objectives within your own development plan
  • Ensure that you are fully compliant with your mandatory learning, competencies and skills & behaviours required to discharge your role
  • Effectively manage all delegated spend within agreed internal governance procedures
  • Adhere to the appropriate governance procedures in procuring and authorising spend to ensure appropriate value for money and contract delivery
  • Contribute data and information to enable the development of cyclical or ad-hoc business planning or business case development

    • Wider Initiative Involvement :

  • Understand why and how the wider strategic priorities of the Property Directorate are incorporated in plans and activities
  • Proactively support the delivery of government soft landings and programmes
  • Represent the interests of the PS team and the wider Property Directorate within the Government Property Profession
  • Ensure that your behaviours reflect government and departmental requirements for diversity and inclusion
  • Play an active role in staff diversity & inclusion (D&I) networks and / or attend D&I events
  • Actively participate in client unit, Property directorate, wider MoJ and industry networks to share best-practice
  • Where required, provide data and information in relation to litigation claims.

    • Essential :

    Skills and Experience

    You should have strong experience in property and FM disciplines and be able to demonstrate compliance with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements in previous roles.

    You Should Have Experience In :

  • Commercial and financial disciplines
  • People management including mentoring, motivating and development
  • Asset management, maintenance and contract & supplier management
  • Managing complex customer relationships and stakeholder liaison
  • Managing multi-project programmes of maintenance or capital investment

    • Highly Desirable :

    Experience with project management processes is highly desirable.

    Qualifications And Accreditation

  • Hold or be willing to work towards MIWFM or CIWFM, MRICS or CEng accreditation.
  • IWFM qualification at Level 3-4 or equivalent experience.
  • Hold a NEBOSH (National Examination Board Occupational Safety Health) – National General Certificate OR be willing to work towards it.
  • Commercial Training - Completed the National Engineering and Construction Contracts Accredited Training (NEC) and have OR be able to rapidly acquire excellent understanding of the TFM contract, NEC3 provisions and the associated processes. Government Commercial Function Foundation Training will be required training once in post.
  • You should have suitable technical compliance training, e.g. L8, HV / LV, Asbestos, Legionella, Fire Safety & CPFSI (Crown Premises Fire Safety Inspectorate), Construction Design Management awareness (training to keep this up-to-date will be provided and must be refreshed every 2 years.)
  • The postholder will be expected to join the Government Property Profession.

    • Where required, support and funding will be provided to achieve the above with an expectation that this will commence within 6 months of taking up post and a commitment of time from the successful candidate will be required to complete this. Additional training to keep up to date with developments in the role and statutory requirements may be required.

    Licences

    Full UK Driving Licence is required – APOMs are required to attend sites across their Portfolio Area in the course of their duties on a daily basis that would not be practical to be reached by foot or by public transport.

    Government Property Profession (GPP)

    This role sits within the MoJ Property Directorate and is part of the Government Property Function aligned with the Government Property Profession.

    The GPP Framework is aimed at staff working in property or property-related roles and consider property to be their career anchor profession. This usually encompasses posts where professional qualifications and experience are directly relevant to the work being undertaken. However, it is also applicable to those who are currently not qualified property practitioners but wish to make this their profession of choice. Those with a property background at any level are encouraged to register with the GPP, which exists to support property practitioners at all levels. Details of the GPP Career Framework can be found at : https : / / www.gov.uk / government / publications / the-government-property-profession-career-framework 2

    This Role Falls Under Facilities Management, Practitioner Level In The Career Framework, And Some Or All The Following Technical Skills May Be Tested During The Selection Process :

  • Customer and Client Service – Practitioner
  • Property Professional Expertise – Practitioner

    • Success Profile - Behaviours

    We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process :

  • Seeing the Bigger Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Communicating and Influencing

    • Flexible working hours

    We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. We are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may require during the selection process. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit : https : / / www.gov.uk / government / organisations / ministry-of-justice / about / equality-and-diversity

    The Property Directorate offers flexible working subject to local agreement.

    This post is advertised as Permanent & Full Time.

    Non-civil service candidates will start on the pay band minimum .

    Please note, if you are successful in the recruitment process, you will be added to the merit list for the campaign. We will then appoint candidates as Area Property Operations Manager posts become available. This will be based on merit order and your location preference. Your location preference will be captured during the application process. Please note that this campaign is open to both prison and probation locations. When selecting a location, use sites with 'HMP' in the name for prison locations, and those with 'JCO' or 'JSS' for probation bases. Please be advised, that being successful in the recruitment process and being placed on the merit list does not guarantee an offer of employment.

    Please note that the application window for this campaign remains open until August 2025. However, we will be reviewing applications and conducting regular screening, interviewing, and onboarding procedures throughout the duration of the campaign.

    Please note that we have roles available across the North West region. However, we have requirements in HMP Manchester and HMP Garth. Therefore, we would like to encourage applicants to apply for this role who are interested in these above listed locations. Also, please be aware that HMP Manchester and HMP Garth are classified as Long-Term High Security establishments.

    Learn much more about Area Property Operations Manager role in our Candidate Information Guide attached and by clicking on the video link below : MoJ Property Directorate- interview with a Prison and Probation Area Property Operations Manager

    This Role Falls Under Facilities Management, Practitioner Level In The Career Framework, And Some Or All The Following Technical Skills May Be Tested During The Selection Process :

  • Customer and Client Service – Practitioner
  • Property Professional Expertise – Practitioner

    • Success Profile - Behaviours

    We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process :

  • Seeing the Bigger Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Communicating and Influencing

    • Flexible working hours

    We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce and pride ourselves as being an employer of choice. We are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments you may require during the selection process. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace, visit : https : / / www.gov.uk / government / organisations / ministry-of-justice / about / equality-and-diversity

    The Property Directorate offers flexible working subject to local agreement.

    This post is advertised as Permanent & Full Time.

    Non-civil service candidates will start on the pay band minimum .

    Person specification

    Please Refer To Job Description.

    Licences

    Full UK Driving Licence

    Behaviours

    We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process :

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Communicating and Influencing

    • Technical skills

    We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process :

  • Customer and Client Service – Practitioner
  • Property Professional Expertise – Practitioner

    • Alongside your salary of £41,463, Ministry of Justice contributes £12,011 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

  • Access to learning and development
  • A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
  • A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
  • A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
  • Annual Leave
  • Public Holidays
  • Season Ticket Advance

    • For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.

    Link : https : / / justicejobs.tal.net / vx / candidate / cms / About%20the%20MOJ

    Selection process details

    This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

    https : / / justicejobs.tal.net / vx / candidate / cms / About%20the%20MOJ

    Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

    This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.

    Security

    Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

    Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

    People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

    Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

    Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

    People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

    Nationality requirements

    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)
  • 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)

    Working for the Civil Service

    The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).

    The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

    The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) 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 (opens in a new window).

    The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

    Diversity and Inclusion

    The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

    This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

    Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

    Contact point for applicants

    Job Contact :

  • Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
  • Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk
  • Telephone : 0345 241 5359

    • Recruitment team

  • Email : moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk

    • Further information

    Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. I you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL (Moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@gov.sscl.com) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages : http : / / civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk / civil-service-recruitment / complaints /

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