Head of Facilities Management at HMP Altcourse

Job Introduction

What we are Offering:

• Salary up to £60,000.
• 15% performance-based bonus.
• Additional £1300 annual management fund.
• Role is eligible for a range of flexible benefits.
• Please see our attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer.

Your Role as Head of Facilities Management

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals within the criminal justice system? Do you have experience in hard and soft facilities management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Head of Facilities Management at HMP Altcourse.

As the Head of Facilities Management, your primary responsibilities include ensuring contractual compliance, managing budgets, and maintaining the security and functionality of HMP Altcourse. You will lead a multi-disciplinary team, providing them with clear job descriptions, objectives, and personal development plans. Your role involves overseeing financial resources, managing internal controls, and delivering a high-quality professional Facilities Management service in line with contractual requirements.

Your ability to lead change, manage performance, and foster a dynamic approach to FM Services will be crucial in ensuring the prison's security, effectiveness, and overall functionality. Your experience in customer relationship and financial management, along with your knowledge of health and safety regulations and technical qualifications, will contribute to your success in this role. 

As a working prison, we work towards the resettlement of residents upon their release into the community and their integration into society through the skills acquired while in our care. We are committed to supporting people to change their lives for the better and lead law-abiding lives. HMP Altcourse offers a variety of initiatives and programmes to help residents engage within the prison’s rehabilitative culture.

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

Ideals:

• Change management and performance management experience. 
• A progressive, dynamic, and flexible approach to delivery of FM Services including Life cycle, Catering and Stores.
• A proven track record of Customer Relationship and Financial Management.
• An experienced senior FM professional that is trained in Health and Safety to IOSH Level 2 standard and has extensive knowledge of Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work, Building, Electrical and Mechanical Regulations.
• Ability to analyse and resolve problems, develop opportunities, and implement innovate solutions/approaches.
• Demonstration of high performing teamwork, implementing initiatives and working on own judgement and decisions. 

Desirables:

• Good working knowledge of CAFM.
• Ideally technically qualified to HNC/ONC in a building/engineering subject, BIFM Level 4.
• Strong Soft Services Experience especially within Catering and Logistics.
• Conversant with operating an Environmental Management System.
• Experience of working in a secure environment.
• Able to demonstrate personal self-development and the development of the team.

Whilst the ideal candidate would fit into the above points, we would implore applicants with the relevant transferrable skills to apply for this role, as you may still be a great fit!

Why Join Us?

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.

Sodexo’s vision for HMP Altcourse is to develop a safe, stable, and progressive environment with modern facilities dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential. Every aspect of the prison is designed to help prisoners make meaningful progress in their sentence and personal development goals within a surrounding culture of rehabilitation. 

An opportunity too good to miss!

As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. And for that you’ll receive an excellent benefits package including access to gym facilities on site and a Blue Light card.

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 and can 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 from candidates from under-represented backgrounds.

If you have the ambition to build a successful career and the people skills to build successful relationships, apply now for a career that’s too good to miss.