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Operates across the hours of 10am-1am on a rotating roster pattern.\nReady to impact a better future?\nAs a Field Service First Line Manager in our Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS) team, you’ll provide leadership and management support to Field Monitoring colleagues, helping deliver a high-quality electronic monitoring service across England and Wales. You'll drive performance, quality, compliance and continuous improvement while supporting colleagues to perform at their best.\nElectronic monitoring plays an important role in supporting rehabilitation and public safety. By leading frontline teams and creating impactful solutions to operational challenges, your work will have purpose and contribute to a positive impact on communities. You'll help build trust in an essential public service while creating headroom for people to grow and succeed.\nWhat you’ll do as a Field Service First Line Manager\nLead and support Field Monitoring colleagues, promoting positive engagement and high performance\nEnsure operational procedures are followed and contractual compliance is maintained\nManage employee performance through regular one-to-ones, appraisals, coaching and team meetings\nOversee workforce planning, rota management, annual leave and resource allocation\nManage absence, disciplinary and grievance processes in line with company procedures\nUse data analysis to identify improvement opportunities, support quality standards and reduce service level agreement failures\nDoes this sound like you?\nPrevious people management experience with a track record of leading operational teams\nRecognised management qualification or equivalent management experience\nStrong communication, interpersonal and relationship management skills\nHighly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure\nExperience of performance management, coaching and developing colleagues\nFull UK driving licence with at least one year's driving experience\nWhat we offer\n25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays\nUp to 6% contributory pension scheme\nA company car\nOver 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships (we currently offer over 60 different apprenticeships), mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression.\nEmployee Assistance Programme, Bupa Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres, and 24/7 access to a virtual GP service\nDiscounts across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel\nPaid volunteering day, tax-free charitable giving through Payroll Giving Scheme, donate your pennies from your monthly pay to the Serco People Fund Charity\nOur employee networks support connection by providing spaces for collaboration, learning, and belonging. They represent and empower all our colleagues including veterans, LGBTQIA+ employees, women, parents and carers, people with disabilities, and people from all cultural backgrounds.\nVetting and checks:\nThis role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, which involves verifying your identity, employment history, nationality, and criminal record to meet government security standards. In addition, depending on the nature of the role, you may need to obtain formal Security Clearance (such as CTC or SC), which includes more detailed background checks on employment, criminal record, and financial history to ensure suitability for working in secure environments. Please note that UK residency requirements may apply for certain levels of clearance. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire so we can identify and provide any support you may need to undertake the role effectively.\nA little bit about us:\nAt Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.\nOur inclusive recruitment commitment:\nWe prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, a top Great British Employer of Veterans, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.\n Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).\nFor support with your application, please contact .\nLet’s impact a better future, together. 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