Sodexo is committed to making a positive impact on society. The Starting Fresh programme is designed to support ex-offenders in finding employment both within Sodexo and with external employers. This programme plays a critical role in fostering social value and inclusivity, helping individuals reintegrate into society through meaningful employment opportunities.
The Programme Lead for the Starting Fresh initiative will collaborate with business clients and external partners to develop and manage the sourcing and pipelining of candidates, aligning with recruitment needs. This role is crucial in ensuring that ex-offenders are given the opportunity to rebuild their lives through gainful employment.
Package Description - Starting Fresh Programme Lead
- £25,000 - £27,000 per annum plus bonus and benefits
- Monday - Friday (8:30am - 5pm)
- 12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
- Working from home with regular travel required
Main Responsibilities - Collaboration and Partnership:
- Partner with internal teams to understand and address current and upcoming recruitment needs across all business segments.
- Engage with internal and external prison services to pool and pipeline workforce candidates.
- Collaborate with relevant external parties to extend the reach of our potential workforce and align with social value metrics and goals.
- Research and Development:
- Conduct external research to enhance the development and delivery of the Starting Fresh initiative.
- Support the expansion of the programme by driving workforce recruitment from prisons into our vacancies.
- Stakeholder Management and Reporting:
- Provide excellent stakeholder management to ensure a responsive and affirming service.
- Report on all specified KPIs and metrics to track the success and impact of the initiative.
Challenges and Key Issues:
- Understanding the recruitment needs and specifics of the ROTL (Release on Temporary License) terms and prison specifications.
- Navigating the vetting requirements for roles across different segments of the business.
- Navigating valuable and impactful relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Key Metrics:
- 5% of viable roles being filled within this demographic
- Supporting external businesses to employ this demographic
The Ideal Candidate - Strong understanding of recruitment processes, policies, and procedures.
- Commitment to providing a helpful, friendly, and responsive service.
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Professional conduct with a respectful approach to confidentiality.
- Proficient IT skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel to different sites as needed.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to lead this initiative, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join us in driving social value and supporting ex-offenders in their journey to meaningful employment.
About The CompanyAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
- We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
- 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’re a ‘ban the box’ employer, which means we don’t ask people to disclose their convictions unless the role needs a security check.
- We recognise the potential of people with convictions in the job market. Helping those with a criminal history securing employment is not only critically important for the individuals themselves but can also be hugely beneficial for wider society. Offering second chances can be an effective investment in local communities and a great solution for local skills and labour market needs.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
