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Job summary

CPS Wessex is delighted to advertise the role of Court Manager

Please note that applicants must be aged 16� prior to starting in the role, start dates would be expected to be 8-12 weeks after the closing date of this advert.

Please note that as part of this role you will be expected to undertake direct line management responsibilities.

The office location can be either Eastleigh or Portsmouth, however the role is mainly based at Southampton Crown Court

Job description

As the focal point for day-to day contact with the Judiciary and Court Service over the running of the administrative functions in a designated Court centre, the post holder will manage the paralegal staff to make sure case quality and victim & witness care is maintained and improved.

Person specification

• Responsible for Quality Assurance monitoring of the Case Management System (CMS), dealing promptly with any issues arising from these reviews and ensuring cases progress through to finalisation ensuring CMS is used by all staff at all stages of the prosecution process in line with digital working.
• Responsible for identifying emerging issues in Court that would otherwise unnecessarily delay justice by intervening with the relevant Prosecutor, assigned advocate or appropriate official and then resolving them where practical or escalation where issues are more complex.
• Proactively liaise with the judiciary to resolve casework issues and act as a focal point for judiciary enquiries and ensure any issues raised are resolved in a timely manner to avoid unnecessary delay in court.
• Meaningfully engage representatives from other agencies within the CJS to ensure the smooth operation of CPS business at court, resolving issues in a timely manner (either personally or via escalation) and ensuring a proactive approach to case progression is maintained.
• Provide support and guidance so that all advocates, lawyers and paralegals are able to fulfil their responsibilities and act in accordance with the Speaking to Witnesses at Court CPS Guidance
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the court centre ensuring the deployment of paralegal officers and assistants to court duties is in line with the national agreement.
• Proactively build and maintain good working relationships with external agencies to ensure smooth operation and effective delivery of CPS business; troubleshooting emerging issues where practical or escalating where complex so that the interests of the Justice System, victims and witnesses are best served.

Behaviours

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

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Benefits

Alongside your salary of �30,130, Crown Prosecution Service contributes �8,728 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

Join the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and have a future that matters : Find Your Purpose

CPS is passionate about ensuring that we are a top performing organisation and a great place to work. We are committed to be an equal opportunities employer and creating a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work and individuality is truly appreciated.

We want to ensure all our employees can thrive at work and home and offer a range of support to achieve a balance. This includes where possible, flexibility of working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a flexible approach to deployment, which means that where you work ( a court, an office, or a remote setting such as your home) will be based on the kind of work you are undertaking.

This culture of inclusion is underpinned by our staff networks covering Disability, Faith and Belief, LGBTQI+, Race, Social Mobility alongside our Mental Health First Aiders Programme and Wellbeing Sessions.

CPS commits to offer its employees the following experience

Impactful, purposeful work � making a difference to your local communities

The ability to learn and grow, with access to the right opportunities and resources

To care about your wellbeing

To feel valued, trusted and included

We also offer the following range of benefits :

Civil Service Pension

Access to employee savings

Cycle2Work scheme

25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years� service.

1 extra privilege day entitlement to mark the King�s Birthday.

Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave

Flexible working and a family friendly approach to work.

Childcare vouchers unless already registered with the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme

The CPS has also designed a range of Management Development Programme to support all Aspiring, New and Experienced Managers in developing the skills, behaviour and knowledge to build their confidence and capability. We strongly recommend that all new managers undertake the�Manager Induction.�