Job Description

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Approved Premises Manager to provide interim leadership cover within the National Probation Service at an Approved Premises in either Northampton or Luton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced probation practitioner or manager to lead a residential service that plays a vital role in protecting the public and supporting the rehabilitation of high-risk individuals.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of an Approved Premises, providing leadership to staff, overseeing risk management processes, ensuring compliance with national standards, and maintaining a safe and effective environment for residents, staff, and the wider community.
The role requires a confident and experienced manager who can provide operational oversight, manage performance, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver high-quality services. Previous Approved Premises management experience is highly desirable and immediate availability is preferred,

Job Summary

• Location: Northampton or Luton Approved Premises
• Contract Type: Temporary, 6 months with possibility of extension
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Rate: 25.34 PAYE p/h or 33.24 Umbrella.
• Working Pattern: Full-time, 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and management of an Approved Premises and its staff team.
• Ensure the safe and effective management of residents, including those presenting high and very high risks of serious harm.
• Oversee staff practice to ensure compliance with HMPPS policies, procedures, and national standards.
• Manage resources efficiently, including staffing, facilities, and delegated budgets.
• Monitor and analyse performance information to drive service improvement and maintain high standards of delivery.
• Promote and maintain a safe environment for residents, staff, visitors, and the local community.
• Lead on safeguarding responsibilities and ensure robust risk management and public protection arrangements are in place.
• Work collaboratively with probation teams, partner agencies, and local stakeholders to support effective service delivery.
• Manage staff performance, development, attendance, wellbeing, and employee relations matters.
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and out-of-hours issues as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, professionalism, diversity, and inclusion.

Essential Requirements

• Professional Qualification in Probation (PQiP, DipPS, CQSW with Probation Option, DipSW with Probation Option, or equivalent qualification recognised by HMPPS).
• Substantial experience of offender risk assessment and management within probation, criminal justice, or a related setting.
• Previous management or supervisory experience within an Approved Premises, probation service, or comparable residential/criminal justice environment.
• Demonstrable experience of leading teams, managing performance, and implementing service improvements.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, public protection, and multi-agency working arrangements.
• Ability to interpret performance information and use professional judgement to make effective operational decisions.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience of using case management and performance reporting systems.

This role is subject to pre-employment checks and HMPPS vetting requirements.

If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.