20925 Regional Counter Corruption Lead Yorkshire
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Job Summary
HMPPS Counter Corruption Unit and new Policy Framework were launched in April 2019 outlining the 4 P approach to tackle corruption within our organisation to align with the United Kingdom Cross-Government Anti-Corruption Strategy launched in 2017 and relaunched in 2026.
Our ambition is to create an organisation that is resilient to the threat of corruption can protect its hard-working staff prevent corruption by providing staff with the tools to protect themselves and target those engaging in corrupt behaviour through four strategic approaches:
- PROTECT against corruption by understanding threats having robust policies processes and procedures in place and holding ourselves to account.
- PREVENT staff from engaging in corruption by recruiting a resilient workforce strengthening capability and professional integrity and managing corruption risks.
- PURSUE and punish those involved in corruption through disciplinary and criminal justice outcomes.
- PREPARE for the consequences of corrupt behaviour and support teams where corruption has occurred.
The Counter Corruption Unit plays a key role in supporting staff managers and leaders to tackle corruption throughout the organisation. Working within a 4P framework (Prevent Protect Prepare Pursue) it is responsible for the counter corruption policy and procedures threat identification leading counter corruption capability raising and supporting the organisation to pursue corruption where it takes place.
The role of Regional Counter Corruption Lead (RCCL) sits in the Counter Corruption Unit a part of the Corruption Crime and Policing Unit within the National Security Group. The role of the RCCL is to manage corruption threats in particular supporting Pursue and Prevent activity in both prison and Probation sites. They are responsible for their teams delivery of counter corruption outcomes and for managing their delivery of counter corruption services to Prisons and to Probation.
The post holder will report to the Head of Counter Corruption Operations North who in turn reports to the Head of the Counter Corruption Unit.
The role holder will be responsible for delivery of this 4 P framework within their designated CCU region aligning their activities with the expectations of the national CCU SLT.
The role of Regional Counter Corruption Lead is non-operational with prisoner contact.
Please note this is a regional role and there is a requirement to deliver work within all sites within the region. Additionally the post holder may be required to deliver work at Prison and Probation Sites outside of their region of responsibility dependent on business need at the discretion of the Head of Counter Corruption Operations. There is a requirement for in person attendance at national meetings which take place in a number of locations throughout the country.
One of the following will be offered as a base location:
5 Wellington Place Leeds LS1 4AP or;
Bentham House Hatfield Doncaster DN7 6GU
The role holder will be responsible for Counter Corruption Unit delivery in the following:
Prisons:
HMP Hull Hedon Road Hull HU9 5LS
HMP Humber Sands Lane Brough East Yorkshire HU15 2JZ
HMP Hatfield Thorne Road Hatfield Doncaster South Yorkshire DN7 6EL
HMP Doncaster Off North Bridge Road Marshgate Doncaster DN5 8UX
HMP Lindholme Bawtry Road Hatfield Woodhouse Doncaster DN7 6EE
HMP Moorland Bawtry Road Hatfield Woodhouse Doncaster DN7 6BW
HMP New Hall Dial Wood Flockton Wakefield West Yorkshire WF4 4XX
HMP Leeds 2 Gloucester Terrace Stanningley Road Leeds West Yorkshire LS12 2TJ
HMP Wakefield 5 Love Lane Wakefield WF2 9AG
PDUs:
Barnsley
Wakefield
Leeds
Bradford and Calderdale
North and North East Lincolnshire
Sheffield
Hull and East Riding
Areas of responsibilities are subject to change based on business needs at the discretion of the Head of CCU.
In the event of a significant number of applications we will sift using lead behaviour processes.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal non-contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location different MoJ sites and / or from home (please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas). Some roles will not be suitable for Hybrid Hybrid Working will not suit everyones circumstances. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review.
For nationally advertised roles the successful candidate(s) will be appointed to aMoJoffice location which may include their nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. This will be discussed and agreed on the completion of pre-employment checks.
Some of MoJs terms and conditions of service are changing as part of Civil Service reform. The changes will apply to staff joining MoJ who are new to the Civil Service. Staff joining MoJ from other civil service employers will transfer onto the new MoJ terms if they are already on modernised terms in their current post or onto unmodernised MoJ terms if they are on unmodernised terms at their current post. Details will be available if an offer is made.
Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week excluding breaks which are unpaid. HMPPS welcomes part-time flexible and job-sharing working patterns where they meet the demands of the role and business needs. All applications for part-time flexible and job-sharing working patterns will be considered in accordance withthe HMPPS Flexible Working policy.
If you are a current NPS employee this vacancy may be available on a Loan basis for up to 2 years. Applications are invited from suitable qualified staff.
The Loan/Secondment is subject to the approval of the selected candidates Business Unit which should be obtained before confirmation of appointment.
Benefits
Annual Leave
-The holiday year runs from 1 March. If you work a non standard work pattern your leave entitlement may be expressed in either hours or days as appropriate. Leave entitlement is calculated on a pro-rata basis and you will be advised of your actual entitlement on appointment. If you were appointed internally and your leave was previously calculated in days this will continue to be the case.
Bank Public and Privilege Holidays
-You are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank public and privilege holidays.
Pension
-The Civil Service offers a choice of two pension schemes giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you best.
Work Life Balance
HM Prison & Probation Service(HMPPS) is keen to encourage alternative working arrangements. Work life balance provides greater opportunities for staff to work more flexibly wherever managers and establishments can accommodate requests to do so. HMPPS offers flexible working subject to completion of a satisfactory probationary period and NVQ
Season Ticket Advance
-After two months service youll be eligible to apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer-period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work
Childcare Vouchers
For any moves across the Civil Service may have implications on your ability to carry on claiming childcare vouchers
Training
HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities including areas such as Equality and Diversity Dealing with Challenging Behaviour Suicide Prevention and Anti Bullying Programmes
-There are opportunities to access promotion programmes and HMPPS provides a variety of training appropriate to individual posts
-All staff receive security and diversity training and an individual induction programme into their new roles
Eligibility
-All candidates are subject to security and identity checks prior to taking up post
-All external candidates are subject to 6 months probation. Internal candidates are subject to probation if they have not already served a probationary period within HMPPS
-All staff are required to declare whether they are a member of a group or organisation which the HMPPS considers to be racist
Working for the Civil Service
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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commissionsrecruitment principles.Should you feel that the recruitment process has breached the recruitment principles you are able to raise a formal complaint in the following order
- To Transformative Business Services (0(Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm) or e mail);
- To Ministry of Justice Resourcing team();
- To the Civil Service Commission (details availablehere)
As a Disability Confident employer MoJ are committed to providing everyone with the opportunity to demonstrate their skills talent and abilities by making adjustments throughout all elements of the recruitment process and in the workplace. MoJ are able to offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns.
You will be able to request reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process within the application form. If you need additional help completing the application form please contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team.
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Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Planand theCivil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The Making the Civil Service a Great Place to work for veterans initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme to those who meet the minimum criteria to provide eligible former members of the Armed Forces with opportunities to secure rewarding jobs. Allowing veterans to continue to serve their country and to bring highly skilled individuals with a broad range of experience into the Civil Service in an environment which recognises and values your previous service in the Armed Forces. Redeployment Interview Scheme Civil Service departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before making an individual redundant. The MoJ is committed as part of the Redeployment Interview Scheme to providing opportunities to those who are at risk of redundancy. MoJ is able to offer an interview to eligible candidates who meet the minimum selection criteria except in a limited number of campaigns. Candidates will not be eligible for the Redeployment Interview Scheme if they are applying on promotion. Civil Service Nationality Rules This job is broadly open to the following groups: Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Reserve list A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles.
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RHA
This role requires regularly working unpredictable and unsocial hours and be on call to attend their place of work at anytime. A 20% payment will be paid in addition to your basic pay to recognise this. Unsocial hours are those hours outside 0700 - 1900hrs Monday to Friday and include working evening nights weekends and Bank / Public holidays.
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