Head of Area Operations - United Kingdom

Location: Midlothian, Scotland, UK, EH23 4SH

Posting date: 2026-01-30T00:00:00

Closing date: 2026-04-30T21:00:40.69

The Crown Prosecution Service has eight head of area operations opportunities across England and Wales. If you re looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you.

About the Crown Prosecution Service

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence.

About the role

As a head of area operations, you work with a chief crown prosecutor to deliver our strategic and operational business model across a geographical area or division. You manage people and finance within your area, and implement and maintain all operational business systems. You work to ensure continuous performance improvement and quality of service within your area.

About you

We re looking for someone with experience in operational management.

About our benefits

At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. This includes flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family-friendly approach to work. xcswzye We also offer a range of benefits including: flexible and family-friendly working competitive salary Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9% 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays 3 days paid volunteering leave an extra privilege day for the King s birthday Â£350 a year individual learning budget wellbeing support and counselling Cycle2work scheme, high street retailer offers and discounts If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.

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Head of Area Operations - United Kingdom The Crown Prosecution Service has eight head of area operations opportunities across England and Wales. If you re looking for a career with real purpose, this is an opportunity for you. About the Crown Prosecution Service At the Crown Prosecution Service, we are responsible for delivering justice through the independent and effective prosecution of crime. As the principal prosecuting authority across England and Wales, the nature and diversity of cases we advise on and prosecute means our work is often emotionally challenging and complex. As such we employ over 7,000 individuals who think objectively, act professionally, show the utmost respect for others and continually strive for excellence. About the role As a head of area operations, you work with a chief crown prosecutor to deliver our strategic and operational business model across a geographical area or division. You manage people and finance within your area, and implement and maintain
all operational business systems. You work to ensure continuous performance improvement and quality of service within your area. About you We re looking for someone with experience in operational management. About our benefits At the Crown Prosecution Service, we pride ourselves on providing benefits that ensure our employees needs are central. We want to ensure you can thrive at work and home, offering support to achieve a balance. This includes flexible working hours, flexibility to support caring responsibilities and a family-friendly approach to work. xcswzye We also offer a range of benefits including: flexible and family-friendly working competitive salary Civil Service pension, with an average employer contribution of 28.9% 25 days leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years service, plus bank holidays 3 days paid volunteering leave an extra privilege day for the King s birthday Â£350 a year individual learning budget wellbeing support and counselling Cycle2work scheme, high street
retailer offers and discounts If you want to make a positive contribution to society supporting the vital work we do, find out more and apply today.

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