Business Improvement Manager

Permanent
HMP Perth
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£25978 - £33651
Closing date
11/10/2020, 23:55
Normal Office Hours
Full-Time - 37 Hours
Provide assurance that HMP Perth is compliant with the Service Agreement, Standards, Policies and Directives and legislation as identified by the Scottish Prison Service and Scottish Government. In addition the role holder will be responsible for the management of the prison archive area and Line manager to administration staff.
Responsibilities
Co-ordinate, review & submit monthly performance returns and assurance programmes to SPS HQ, preparing and presenting monthly performance reports to senior management at the business meeting and coordinating the preparation of information for the Business Review meeting with the Director of Operations.
Conduct internal audits and facilitate/support external audits including responsibility for monitoring compliance with the Service Agreement, Standards, Policies, Directives and legislation and for identifying and invoking appropriate remedial action.

Perform the role of Information Security Officer and facilitate, coordinate and review Freedom of Information (FOI) & Subject Requests, Prisoner Complaints and Internal  Complaints Committee.

Provide advice and support to the Governor, Deputy Governor and Senior Management Team in the interpretation of data with a view to achieving continual improvement of standards.
Interrogate and maintain the establishment risk register and action plan tracker with a view to minimising/eliminating risks.
Support the Senior Management Team in developing and monitoring Proposition Action Plans, developing business metrics for THEME development and Key Performance Indicators to measure progress against the business improvement plan
Person Specification

SPS recruitment and selection practice is based on the fundamentals of our Behavioural Competency Framework. This identifies behaviours and standards required both of applicants seeking to join us, and our staff in their respective roles. Assessment of specific behaviours, of which there are twelve, will be determined by the role you are applying for. Whilst it is unlikely you will be assessed on all of them , you will be assessed on these identified as key to role.

Qualifications Requirements

ESSENTIAL

A minimum of five National 5 (or equivalent) qualifications, including English and Mathematics or relevant experience gained in a similar role and/or environment

Experience Requirements

ESSENTIAL

Experience of analysing and auditing reports against performance measures and presenting same.

ESSENTIAL

Well developed administrative experience including a working knowledge of Microsoft applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

DESIRABLE

Experience of managing people.


 

Knowledge Skills Requirements

ESSENTIAL

Well-developed organisational & time management skills.

ESSENTIAL  

Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact with internal/external agencies at all levels across a range of media.

ESSENTIAL  

Excellent numerical, investigative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and report statistical data/information.

DESIRABLE

An understanding and awareness of Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts.

Interview
Vacancy Information Booklets:
Guidance for Applicants - External.docx – 247KB
Converted File Guidance for Applicants - External.docx.pdf – 315KB

This opportunity is closed to applications.