Overview

The MAPPA Coordinator supports, and is accountable to, the local MAPPA Strategic Management Board (SMB) to provide management of MAPPA activity. MAPPA Co-ordination aims to ensure that multi-agency risk management is focused on the right people in a timely and efficient manner. It helps ensure the delivery of robust and defensible plans, which address known indicators of serious harm to others. This is a management role undertaken on behalf of the local SMB within a multi-disciplinary team. The jobholder will be subject to their agencies policies, aims and values. In line with national MAPPA guidance, the MAPPA coordinator is the single point of contact for MAPPA and has overall responsibility for the oversight of MAPPA arrangements. The post holder must adhere to all policies in respect of the sensitive/confidential nature of the information handled whilst working in this position. If relevant to the role, some out of hours working may be required.

Responsibilities, Activities & Duties

• To be accountable to the SMB
• To be the single point of contact for the management of MAPPA offenders
• To work on behalf of the SMB to implement the MAPPA process as outlined in the MAPPA guidance
• To ensure effective and appropriate information sharing
• To ensure that statistical data is collated and reported upon as required in the MAPPA guidance
• To work on behalf of the SMB to implement the SMB Business Plan
• To provide necessary training and quality assurance for the management of MAPPA offenders
• To be the ViSOR central point of contact for the MAPPA area
• To provide effective management and leadership to the team
• To be accountable for the quality delivery of good practice and team performance improvement within policy
• To ensure that all team resources are deployed cost effectively and provide best value in terms of both budget control and realising MAPPA's strategic aims
• To access, interpret, analyse and apply performance data proactively in order to maximise MAPPA performance, evaluate practice and deliver MAPPA aims
• To proactively manage staff development, issues of underperformance, attendance, health and safety, employee relations and diversity matters; adopt a consistent, fair and objective stance when making decisions in relation to individual staff issues
• To promote a culture of innovation and continuous improvement to MAPPA service delivery
• In accordance with the SMB business plan, to provide a leading role and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders, and represent the NPS as appropriate to the role
• To facilitate effective communication between the Responsible Authorities and the Duty to Cooperate Agencies and to ensure they are provided with up-to-date information
• To develop and deliver training/briefing sessions for MAPPA to staff within the relevant Responsible Authorities and Duty to Cooperate Agencies
• Ensure that local MAPPA arrangements comply with statutory safeguarding responsibilities
• The job holder must at all times demonstrate a commitment to equality and inclusion and an understanding of their relevance to the work they do
• The duties/responsibilities listed describe the post as it is at present and are not exhaustive; reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level may be required. Significant adjustments may require re-examination under the Job Evaluation scheme and shall be discussed with the Job Holder.

Role context and scope

MAPPA is a critical part of public protection work. The successful candidate will be passionate about public protection and risk management to reduce re-offending and protect victims. The MAPPA Coordinator ensures that local MAPPA arrangements run efficiently. The role is diverse and includes leadership and direction in work with partners and key stakeholders on behalf of the SMB to manage MAPPA registered individuals. The role includes developing and delivering training/briefing sessions for MAPPA staff within the relevant authorities and managing small projects to support other agencies within the MAPPA forum. The MAPPA Coordinator acts as the Central Point of Contact on ViSOR and can involve line management of MAPPA/ViSOR administrative staff, recruitment and management of Lay Advisors, and ensuring all resources are deployed cost-effectively while overseeing the joint MAPPA budget.

Further Information

The MoJ offers Hybrid Working arrangements where business need allows. This is an informal, non-contractual form of flexible working (mixing base location, MoJ sites, and/or home). Some roles may not be suitable for Hybrid Working. Arrangements will be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate(s) and subject to regular review. For nationally advertised roles, appointment to a MoJ office location may be to a Justice Collaboration Centre or Justice Satellite Office. Details will be discussed at offer stage and upon completion of pre-employment checks. Standard full-time hours are 37 per week excluding unpaid breaks. HMPPS welcomes part-time, flexible and job-sharing patterns where feasible. All applications for flexible patterns will be considered in line with the Flexible Working policy.

Experience, Behaviours and Qualifications

We will assess your experience for this role via Statement of Suitability and interviews. Typical criteria include:

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Managing a Quality Service

Essential Experience

• Substantial experience with a proven record of good practice in a variety of settings (including offender risk assessment and management and within a multi-disciplinary environment)
• Experience of evaluating practice and providing a practice perspective on policy development
• Experience of contributing to effective administration and information systems
• Demonstrable achievements in managing/supporting change and improving quality and efficiency
• Experience of championing diversity and inclusiveness both internally and externally

Technical requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of the victim contact scheme for victims of crime
• Understanding of the role of MAPPA in the Criminal Justice System
• Knowledge and understanding of the ViSOR application
• IT skills including ability to interpret and apply performance reports

Benefits and Additional Information

• A range of family-friendly policies including options to work reduced hours or job share
• Access to flexible benefits such as voluntary benefits and discounts
• Advice on childcare support schemes where applicable; Government schemes and eligibility information available
• Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave
• Free annual sight tests for employees who use computer screens
• Security and identity checks are required prior to taking up post
• We are a Disability Confident employer and strive to accommodate adjustments during recruitment and in the workplace
• For more information on applying as a candidate with a disability or long-term condition, contact the TBS Recruitment Enquiries Team