We are looking for an experienced Mobilisation Manager to lead the end-to-end mobilisation of Pact's new prime contracts for Community Support for Men, providing services to men in custody on remand and pre-release, and in the community.

• Leading the mobilisation of Community Support services for Men, developing and managing comprehensive Mobilisation Plans aligned to contract schedules, implementation milestones and commissioner-approved timelines
• Ensuring all Mandatory Requirements, service specifications and implementation conditions are met prior to go-live, and overseeing early-life service delivery through to business-as-usual
• Establishing and maintaining clear mobilisation governance, preparing assurance documentation, readiness evidence, progress reports and exception reports, and supporting commissioner-led readiness reviews and gateway processes
• Coordinating internal mobilisation activity across Operations, HR, Recruitment, Finance, IT, Data, Compliance, Safeguarding and Quality, and managing dependencies with delivery partners and subcontractors
• Mobilising case management systems, reporting tools, data-sharing processes and information governance arrangements in line with justice system requirements
• Commencing recruitment aligned to contract volumes and locations, working with HR to manage vetting, onboarding, training and Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment transfers in a compliant, transparent and supportive way
• Maintaining mobilisation risk, issue and dependency registers, with clear mitigation strategies and escalation routes, and ensuring all activity meets legal, contractual, regulatory, safeguarding and data protection requirements
• Acting as the initial mobilisation liaison for commissioners, internal leaders, delivery teams and partners prior to appointment of the Services Director, providing clear and timely updates and managing expectations
• Monitoring mobilisation costs against approved budgets, identifying emerging risks related to scope, volume or feasibility, and allocating resources efficiently
• Working with the Services Director on formal readiness and go-live reviews, ensuring a structured handover to operational teams, and capturing lessons learned to improve organisational mobilisation standards

• Proven experience mobilising or transitioning publicly commissioned justice or probation services
• Strong project and mobilisation management capability in complex, regulated environments
• Experience working with or alongside Ministry of Justice and His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service commissioning, assurance or contract management teams
• A strong understanding of mobilisation lifecycles, readiness criteria and early-life service management
• Knowledge of justice sector compliance frameworks including safeguarding, data protection and performance management
• Proficiency in mobilisation planning and reporting tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent
• High levels of organisational skill and cultural awareness when working with diverse and vulnerable service user groups
• A degree in Project Management, Operations, Criminal Justice, Social Policy or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience