Deputy Prison Director - HMP Rye Hill

Job Reference 5889

The job has expired.

Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Full Time

Salary:

£60,000 - £65,000

Location:

Rugby

Closing Date:

24/10/2017

Job Category:

Other

Region / Division:

UK, Ireland and Africa

Business Unit:

UK Central Government Services

Main Responsibilities

Deputy Prison Director - HMP Rye Hill, Rugby, CV23 8SZ

Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per annum - plus Excellent company benefits including Company Bonus Scheme, Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare

G4S Custodial & Detention Services is the leading private provider of prison services in the UK and manages five successful prison establishments in England and Wales. We provide a progressive environment dedicated to reducing re-offending and enabling individuals to fulfil their potential back in their local community.

We are looking for a Deputy Director to join our team at HMP Rye Hill, a category “B” training prison, near Rugby. The prison acts as a national resource for sentenced male adults who have been convicted of a current or previous sex offence(s). To succeed in this role, you will be a dynamic and engaging individual, who shares our ethics and values. The successful candidate will support the Prison Director to manage allocated aspects of the prison ensuring consistent cost-effective service delivery in accordance with contractual and company requirements and relevant legislation.

Job Requirements

As a Deputy Director, it is essential that you have substantial experience within a custodial environment as you will be responsible for managing the day to day operation of the prison, ensuring full contractual compliance, as well as an in-depth working knowledge of prison operations, contract and legislative requirements.

Key accountabilities

Provide direction to operational managers so that service delivery and resource utilisation are optimised.
Assist in ensuring that the fabric and security systems of the building are maintained and developed
Liaise with key stakeholders to resolve contractual issues whilst practising continuous improvement
Validate relevant budgets to ensure effective management and financial control of the contract.
Manage the development and effective implementation of operational policies and procedures.
Coach and support staff to maximise their performance and ensure values, ethical standards, equality and diversity policies and procedures and contractual requirements are met.
Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture to achieve and maintain recognition as a British Safety Council 5 Star business unit
Monitor contract performance within the operational areas ensuring issues are addressed proactively and a cost-effective contractually compliant service is delivered.
Implement and monitor an effective ACCT and Violence Reduction systems to minimise suicides and self-harm within the prison
Act as Silver Commander as required ensuring the safety/security of staff and prisoners is maintained and the risk of escalation is minimised.
Perform the role of Duty Director as and when required.
Adjudicate prisoners in line with prison service standards to ensure hearings are conducted fairly, justly and impartially.
Develop a diversity strategy and plan and manage their implementation within the prison ensuring they are promoted and embedded into the prison’s culture.
Lead on Equality

The Ideal Candidate

It’s key that you are flexible and adaptable to deal with ever-changing scenarios within the prison.

We expect you to help create and support a positive and diverse working environment.

To apply, please hit the apply button or alternatively please e-mail your CV along with a covering letter briefly outlining your interest to leah.bowpitt@uk.g4s.com by 5th October 2017.

Please note that these vacancies are subject to a 10 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

The job has expired.