Area Managers Salary: £49,282 – £53,460 We are currently inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced social workers who are committed to making a positive and lasting difference. This role offers an opportunity to lead and support a probation team within the Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI), contributing to safer communities and meaningful change in peoples lives. As an Area Manager, you will provide inclusive, supportive leadership, working alongside frontline colleagues and partner organisations. PBNI is a central part of the criminal justice system in Northern Ireland and works with a range of statutory partners and voluntary and community groups to reduce reoffending. Our comprehensive reward and benefits package reflects this commitment and includes: Membership of the NILGOSC pension scheme. Learning and development opportunities to support personal growth and professional accountability. Hybrid working arrangements, where appropriate. To learn more about our work, our values and how we support rehabilitation and community safety, please visit the What We Do section of the Probation Board for Northern Ireland website. For further information and to apply, please visit the PBNI Recruitment website at. We currently have vacancies throughout Northern Ireland, including in prisons, and we hope to retain a reserve list for any future permanent, temporary, full-time and part-time posts within the following 12-month period. Applications must be submitted online by12 noon on Wednesday 3 June 2026. As part of our commitment to building a diverse and representative workforce, applications are particularly welcomed from males, who are currently under-represented at this grade….
