Job Description

Employer:

Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary:

Grade L, SCP 42 - 43, 53,460 to 54,495 per annum

Location:

Magdalen House

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

36 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Enhanced

Closing Date:

12/10/2025 at 23:59

Reference:

CSC/25/323126 At Sefton Youth Justice Service, we're looking for a dedicated and dynamic Operational Manager to help lead our team. In this role, you'll play a key part in safeguarding children, championing best practice through our Child First Principles, and shaping the future of our service.



You'll take on thematic responsibilities and provide strong, supportive management oversight to help us continually improve how we work. We're looking for someone with detailed knowledge and experience of the youth justice system, who understands the importance of supporting children and families while also protecting victims and communities. You'll need a solid grasp of inspection frameworks, performance indicators, and risk management, along with a clear understanding of the contextual risks children face today. Experience of working closely with key partners to address these challenges is essential. You will also be solution focused and foster a culture of accountability and transparency.



If you're ready to lead with purpose, inspire change, we'd love to hear from you. If you want to hear more about the role please contact Rosanna.stanley@sefton.gov.uk

Closing Date

: 23.59 Sunday 12th Oct

Interviews

: Monday 20th October

Location

: Magdalen House, Trinity Road, Bootle L20 3NJ

Equal Opportunities

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.



We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.



If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.




Please note, we do not accept CV's (unless specified on the advert).