Restorative Justice and Out of Court Resolutions (OOCR) Manager
Are you passionate about supporting victims, delivering positive outcomes and leading innovative approaches within the criminal justice system? This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the Restorative Justice and Out of Court Resolution team, ensuring victims remain at the heart of everything we do.
Working with a wide range of criminal justice partners, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality restorative interventions, diversionary programmes and victim-focused solutions that make a real difference to individuals and communities across Lancashire.
This role offers a unique blend of strategic leadership, partnership working and operational delivery. You will manage a dedicated team, influence policy and practice, oversee performance and compliance, and contribute to both local and national developments in Restorative Justice and Out of Court Resolutions.
About the post
Applications are invited for the post of Restorative Justice and Out of Court Resolutions (OOCR) Manager within Criminal Justice Services , Restorative Justice based at Hutton Headquarters.
Key Responsibilities of the role:
-The purpose of the role is to lead, manage and motivate a team of Restorative Justice staff with responsibility for coordinating and delivering Restorative Justice (RJ) and Out of Court Resolution (OOCR) diversions.
-To oversee the delivery of Restorative Justice outcomes, including conferences across the spectrum of offending, making best use of resources whilst adhering to corporate and national policy.
-To provide overall day to day management of the RJ & OOCR Co-ordinators and RJ Admin, managing the welfare needs of individuals.
-To engage with partner criminal justice agencies others to extend the use of Restorative Justice.
-To oversee delivery of Out of Court diversionary inputs to offenders in line with National Framework and Codes of Practice.
-To review, implement and manage processes, oversee/manage serious and complex cases and provide specialist advice. You will support and offer guidance to staff, officers, departments and other forces and agencies in relation to best practice, ensuring that a victim-focused approach is maintained at all times.
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Lancashire Constabulary HQ, Preston, Lancashire.
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£41,487 - £45,765
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Closing Date: 3 July 2026
Contact Name: Claire Joule
