Regional Senior Operations Manager – Criminal Justice (Thames Valley) Location: Advance, Lydbury North, England, United Kingdom Salary: £38,000 – £48,000 (based on skills and experience) Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Permanent Recruitment is open to female applicants only as a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010. To secure a job, references, right‑to‑work, DBS, and Police Vetting checks will be required. About Us Advance is an award‑winning women‑only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls who are survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short‑term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non‑violent, equal lives, fostering community participation. About the role As a senior manager, you will lead criminal‑justice projects, develop and expand services, manage teams, and ensure delivery of high‑quality support within budget and regulations. Responsibilities

Lead and oversee criminal‑justice service delivery. Develop and expand services and partnerships. Manage budgets, financial regulations, and statutory compliance. Implement quality assurance frameworks, monitor and evaluate impact. Represent Advance externally, including visits to HMP Peterborough and HMP Bronzefield. Ensure staff are trained, motivated and deliver high‑quality care.

Qualifications & Skills

Deep understanding of women in the criminal‑justice system. Knowledge of safeguarding principles for adults and children. Strong line‑management, project management and strategic planning experience. Experience working with complex service users in custody and community settings. Track record of building relationships with funders and commissioners. Proficiency in quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation. Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills. Proactive, solution‑focused mindset and ability to plan strategically.

How to Apply Please submit your CV with a supporting statement and cover letter via the Advance careers page. Only applications made through the advert and containing a cover letter will be considered.

Closing date: Wednesday, 4 February 2026. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Advance reserves the right to close the advert early or upon appointment of a candidate.

Benefits & Employee Support

35‑hour working week. 30 days paid holiday per year (+ public holidays, International Women’s Day, etc.). Perkbox employee discount platform. Pension scheme. Enhanced maternity/adoption provisions. Employee Assistance Programme. Employee eye‑care scheme. Clinical supervision for front‑line staff. Refer‑a‑Friend scheme (£250 per referral who passes probation). Organisation‑wide away days. One‑week paid carers’ leave. Career development pathways.

Under the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities or special needs. Contact the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website for arrangements. We are committed to equality of opportunity and actively recruit from under‑represented groups. We have policies to ensure equal opportunity in recruitment, selection, promotion, pay and benefits. Advance is dedicated to safeguarding and zero‑tolerance of harm. All staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training and adhere to our safeguarding policies and procedures. #J-18808-Ljbffr