17900 - Head of Business Assurance (Non-operational) - HMP Winchester
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,457 to £61,003 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2026 |
| Location: | Winchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ministry of Justice |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 17900 |
Summary
Overview of the job
This is a functional management job in an establishment.
Summary
The job holder has full accountability for leading the delivery of an efficient and effective Corporate Service Function. The scope of this role is to provide Business Assurance to the Governing Governor.
This includes Business Planning, identifying, implementing and supporting the achievement of business objectives. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the job holder will contribute and implement their Function’s objectives as defined in the establishment’s Business Plan.
This is either an operational or non-operational, rotational job with line management responsibilities. If operational, please see technical requirements.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Accountable for the management of the Corporate Services Function and all staff within this area, including the Business and People Hubs. This function will include activities within the following areas:
• Establishment Business Delivery & Planning
• Resource Management & Change Management
• Audit & Assurance
This role will work strategically and effectively with HMPPS professional partners who will provide specialist support for the post holder to achieve establishment deadlines where required. There is no expectation for the post holder to hold specialist knowledge or qualification in relation to key areas which will include (but not be limited to) HR, Finance, National Contracts, Health, Safety & Fire, Litigation, Legal matters and this work will receive the necessary professional support.
This is a functional management job in an establishment.
Summary
The job holder has full accountability for leading the delivery of an efficient and effective Corporate Service Function. The scope of this role is to provide Business Assurance to the Governing Governor.
This includes Business Planning, identifying, implementing and supporting the achievement of business objectives. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the job holder will contribute and implement their Function’s objectives as defined in the establishment’s Business Plan.
This is either an operational or non-operational, rotational job with line management responsibilities. If operational, please see technical requirements.
Responsibilities, Activities and Duties
The job holder will be required to carry out the following responsibilities, activities and duties:
Accountable for the management of the Corporate Services Function and all staff within this area, including the Business and People Hubs. This function will include activities within the following areas:
• Establishment Business Delivery & Planning
• Resource Management & Change Management
• Audit & Assurance
This role will work strategically and effectively with HMPPS professional partners who will provide specialist support for the post holder to achieve establishment deadlines where required. There is no expectation for the post holder to hold specialist knowledge or qualification in relation to key areas which will include (but not be limited to) HR, Finance, National Contracts, Health, Safety & Fire, Litigation, Legal matters and this work will receive the necessary professional support.