Business Hub Manager - HMP The Verne

HMP The Verne is a Category C prison that houses people convicted of sexual offences (PCOSOs). The Business Hub supports the safe, decent and secure operation of the establishment by providing information, processes and controls that underpin effective decision‑making and help ensure the prison operates in line with policy and legal requirements.

As Hub Manager you will lead a team of around 10 dedicated administrative professionals, creating a supportive environment that encourages development and achievement. You and your team will oversee a wide range of business activities – including performance monitoring, financial processes and compliance activity – ensuring that work is delivered accurately, consistently and on time.

Working closely with teams across the establishment, you will play a key part in maintaining prison standards and supporting operational delivery. The quality and reliability of your work, and that of your team, will directly contribute to keeping the prison operating effectively while supporting strong performance and effective oversight across prison activity.

Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers hybrid working arrangements where business need allows. This informal, non‑contractual form of flexible working blends work from your base location, other MoJ sites and/or home. This role can only be worked in the UK. Hybrid working will be agreed with the successful candidate and subject to regular review.

For nationally advertised roles, the successful candidate will be appointed to a MoJ office location, which may include a nearest Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office, to be discussed upon completion of pre‑employment checks.

Standard full‑time working hours are 37 per week excluding unpaid breaks. The HMPPS welcomes part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing working patterns where they meet the demands of the role and business needs.

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 approval of the candidate’s Business Unit before confirmation of appointment.

Benefits and Conditions
Bank, public and privilege holidays – you are entitled to 9 days (66 hours 36 minutes) in recognition of bank, public and privilege holidays, which are added to your annual leave allowance. You may be required to work some of these holidays depending on shift pattern and operational needs.

Pension – the Civil Service offers two pension schemes giving you flexibility to choose the one that suits you best.

Season ticket advance – after two months’ service you may apply for a season ticket advance to purchase a quarterly or longer‑period season ticket for travel between home and your place of work.

Training – HMPPS is committed to staff development and offers a range of training and development opportunities, including Equality and Diversity, Dealing with Challenging Behaviour, Suicide Prevention, Anti‑Bullying programmes, promotion programmes and an individual induction programme into your new role.

Recruitment and EEO Statement
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles. If you feel the recruitment process has breached the principles, you can raise a formal complaint. As a Disability Confident Employer, MoJ offers reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and interview for disabled candidates who meet minimum selection criteria, except in a limited number of campaigns. For more information on applying for a role as a candidate with a disability or long‑term condition, refer to MoJ resources.

Recruitment Eligibility – Nationality Rules

UK nationals

Nationals of the Republic of Ireland

Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK

Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020

Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Aim and Sift Process
A sift based on lead behaviour – Leadership – will be held if a large number of applications are received. If a large number remain after the initial sift, your application will progress to a full sift, where all behaviours will be considered.

Assessment Information

Interview stage: behaviours – Working Together, Managing a Quality Service, Leadership

Presentation and other assessment methods may be used.

Level of security checks required: DBS Standard.

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