Programme Manager

The Crown Prosecution Service is recruiting two Programme Managers across England and Wales. If you're looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you.

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

As a Programme Manager, you lead the delivery of strategic programmes that improve outcomes for victims, witnesses, staff and the wider Criminal Justice System. you lead a portfolio of projects and business change activity, ensuring they are delivered effectively and on time. Successful candidates may be deployed across a range of programme teams including, but not limited to, continuous improvement, charging evolution and capacity projects.

We're looking for someone with experience leading complex programmes or portfolios delivering significant organisational change. You must have experience developing, refining and securing approval for business cases, with excellent communication, influencing and relationship management skills.

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees' needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. We offer a range of benefits including:

• flexible and family-friendly working
• Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9%
• 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays
• an extra privilege day for the King's birthday
• £350 a year individual learning budget
• wellbeing support and counselling
• Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts