Team Manager

Overview This is an exciting opportunity to join the Judicial College Planning and Operational Support leadership team. The role suits someone with operational and leadership experience who can manage a busy team that works closely with judiciary and College colleagues to deliver a challenging training programme. The Judicial College supports the Lady Chief Justice and the Senior President of Tribunals in providing training for the judiciary, ensuring that seminars are well‑organised and innovative digital systems support delivery. Key Responsibilities Lead a team of operational staff at AO and EO grades who provide administrative support to organising and supporting magistrate training with a variety of delivery methods – digital, face‑to‑face and blended learning. Ensure your team's assigned profile of magistrate training is delivered to schedule and properly resourced, including responsibility for the budget for your seminars. Work with stakeholders (magistrate training teams, Judicial Office colleagues, Her Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service, Ministry of Justice) to plan, manage and monitor new and emerging training needs. Manage the budget for your training events, reporting accurate forecasts and risk analysis to ensure value for money. Actively contribute to continuous improvement projects and involve the team in the delivery of the Planning and Operational Support Team’s business plan. Plan and arrange the training programme for future years, including the development of the online prospectus. Work collaboratively with the leadership team to support the wider Planning and Operational Support team and build a resilient, adaptable team. Partner with the College’s Judicial Education Team and Digital and Technical Team to implement and develop digital training delivery. Essential Qualifications & Experience Leading and managing a team. Planning and operational delivery. Managing a budget. Continuous improvement. IT skills including MS Teams and Excel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate at senior levels and tailor style to audience and context. Behaviours We will assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Leadership Changing and Improving Managing a Quality Service Communicating and Influencing Salary & Benefits National salary range: £35,335 – £37,847. London salary range: £40,014 – £42,859. Annual leave: 25 days on appointment (30 days after five years’ service). Public holiday pay and one privilege day. Pension offered through the Civil Service scheme. Extensive training and development opportunities. Employee‑run networks and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Family‑friendly policies including part‑time and job‑share options. Paid maternity, paternity, adoption leave. Free annual sight tests for employees using computer screens. Location & Working Arrangements Office locations: London, Leeds or Loughborough, with occasional travel to other sites based on training needs. Full‑time role: 37 hours per week with a flexible working policy. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered where business need allows, subject to a minimum of 60% office time. Eligibility & Equal Opportunity Staff on fixed‑term appointments must have been recruited through fair and open competition. All Civil Service employees and employees of accredited non‑departmental public bodies are eligible for cross‑government vacancies. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr