Unit Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo have a fantastic opportunity for a Unit Manager to join our custody site Addiwell, Scotland. This role is to offer support to our facility, managing a team and unit. The role will involve working with colleagues internally within Sodexo Justice but also working with wider communities and external stakeholders.

To be successful within this role you should have strong leadership experience, fantastic communication and some familiarity with custody requirements.

HMP Addiewell is a maximum-security prison, with a strong and concerted focus on learning not to reoffend, relevant skills training and employability. We work with all areas of the wider community to ensure residents have the best possible chance of becoming contributing citizens upon release. Addiewell opened in 2008 and has become an integral part of the Scottish Prison Service estate earning much praise from (amongst others) HMCIP, for its innovation, use of technology, strong partnership working and the “can do” culture we foster.

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Role Responsibility

•    Effectively and efficiently run areas of responsibility, giving due regard to its contribution to the overall performance delivery of the establishment and to ensure a safe, secure and decent environment is provided
•    Lead and coach staff, encourage learning and development whilst ensuring compliance with corporate and human resource policies, whilst taking cognisance of Sodexo’s Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress
•    Deal with all internal and external stakeholder engagement ethically and professionally
•    Be able to explain the corporate direction and policy to staff within area of responsibility through coaching, team meetings and Huddles
•    Provide creative and practical options for resolving problems within the unit and beyond 
•    Undertake any other management roles as and when necessary
•    Undertake the role of Duty Manager on a rotational basis
•    Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Legislation and Infection Control Policy and Procedures e.g. safe systems of work, risk assessments, monthly reviews, COSHH etc. where applicable
•    Contribute to Business Planning and Quality of Life Services as well as other related Sodexo policies 
•    Effective teamwork within the function and with other functions within the prison

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

The Ideal Candidate

•    Operational experience in custodial environment 
•    Proven track record in people management
•    Experience of making decisions in a complex environment ideally within a custodial setting. 
•    A strong and consistent ‘moral compass’ and the ability to provide value based leadership. 
•    Ability to exercise sound judgement in a politicised environment.
•    Project management and risk management skills
•    A proven track record of building and managing effective teams in the delivery of the business needs
•    Ability to adapt very rapidly to changing priorities
•    Have belief that we can change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and risk of harm, and improve the Quality of Life of those under our supervision and care
•    Be an outstanding communicator, who treats others with respect, dignity and decency
•    Be a confident and responsive people manager and a focused and dynamic team player.

Package Description

Up to £40,000 plus benefits

A Range of benefits is offered with this role including: 

• Free On site Parking 
• All meals provided whilst on duty
• BUPA health care
• Free Gym access 
• Plus many more

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more.

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

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

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

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

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.