Napo responds to Consultation on the ACO management structure for Proposed Probation Delivery Units

In summary, Napo is opposed to the proposal for fair and open competition to fill the new PDU/Deputy roles. We believe that these appointments must be handled under the existing mapping and matching process for the reasons set out below. Fair and open competition is outside the principles to which we are committed to deliver as part of the Staff Transfer and Protections Agreement – which makes no reference to any staff having to apply for jobs. Indeed, that has been the cornerstone of our approach to the current negotiations.  READ MORE