What we are offering
- Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
- 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
- Eligible for our flexible benefits plan, please see the attached benefits guide for all we have to offer!
Your Role as Deputy 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 The Deputy Head of Facilities Management at HMP Northumberland.
The Deputy Head of Facilities Management at HMP Northumberland plays a pivotal role in delivering a top-tier Facilities Management service to ensure the prison's security, effectiveness, and functionality on a daily basis. Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management, the deputy will step in when needed, overseeing the operational aspects of both Hard and Soft Services provided by in-house teams and external contractors. This includes contributing to major Asset Life Cycle, Capital Expenditure, and Business projects. Moreover, the role involves collaborating closely with the Head of FM to guarantee compliance with statutory regulations, planned maintenance schedules, and the successful execution of FM-led business initiatives.
The Deputy Head of Facilities Management also supports staff development, aids in strategic objectives, and deputises for the Head of Facilities Management when necessary. In essence, the position demands a strong focus on maintaining the prison's structural integrity, safety, and compliance with regulations, while efficiently managing budgets and resources.
Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Our Ideal Candidate would possess the following or similar:
- 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.
- Possess a BIFM Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, showing the ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
- Progressive, flexible, and dynamic approach to objectives.
- Experience of successfully managing people in a Total Facilities Management delivery model.
- 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.
- Knowledge of or wiliness to learn BMS, CAFM and other in-house software, as well as having a sound understanding of Microsoft Packages.
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 Northumberland 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.
