Sodexo have fantastic opportunity for a Senior Operational Leader to join the team at HMP Bronzefield, Surrey. 

Reporting to the Deputy Director and director this role will be responsible for developing and delivering strategic priorities in accordance with the company values and wider HMPPS directions, ensuring prisoner care is of the highest standard. 

The ideal candidate would be someone who has operational senior management skills within a complex custodial environment, is delivery focussed and a great leader!

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

Up to £55,000 plus benefits 

Sodexo offers the best range of employee benefits on the market. From discounts that reduce the cost of the weekly shop, to exclusive deals on holidays and keeping active. Our award-winning employee benefits platform offers everything YOU need to make life that little bit better every day.

• Health and wellbeing incentives
• Training and development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition schemes
• Flexible working considered
• Volunteering days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Free meals and parking on site

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

OR (HMP Addiewell only)

Post holders will be subjected to an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check prior to being employed.

• Direct management of the prison in the absence of the Deputy Director. 
• Ensure that prisoner care, decency and safety is of the highest standard 
• Maintain operational stability. 
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures within your function and the wider establishment 
• Continually review the skills and competencies of the team, addressing issues proactively. 
• To anticipate risks (operational, financial, contractual and reputational), devising and implementing appropriate proactive strategies 
• Supervise and direct performance within your function in accordance with the Contract and wider requirements of the Authority 
• Supervise, direct and create effective strategies within the prison with particular emphasis on safety, decency and rehabilitation. 
• Effective management of the operational budget within your function 
• Effective communications and stakeholder engagement / relationships with a range of external organisations focused on safety, decency and rehabilitation. 
• Instigates and provides Terms of Reference for staff investigations and conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings and appeals in accordance with Company policies and procedures 
• Participate in recruitment, promotion and selection and drive towards efficient and effective use of resources 

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements.

Essential 

• Credibility and authenticity 
• Operational senior management experience in a complex custodial environment 
• A clear fit with the values of Sodexo 
• Delivery focussed, with a clear understanding of the requirements of working in a contractual environment. 
• A clear and demonstrable understanding of what makes a good leader, the skills required and the ability to motivate and engage others 
• Ability to manage and develop client and 3rd party key stakeholder relationships 
• A clear and demonstrable understanding of key people management tools and resources 
• High level Risk Management skills  
• High level of communication skills - both spoken and written 

Desirable

• Prison senior management experience. 
• Proven ability to manage change in a structured way 
• Knowledge and experience of commercial management. 
• Skills and previous experience of business continuity planning 
• Project Management skills (Prince 2 or equivalent) 

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence, and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory, and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business. We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.