Job Introduction
Head of Facilities Management
HMP Northumberland
We're seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of FM to lead Facilities Management services at HMP Northumberland.
This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for ensuring the prison estate remains secure, compliant, operationally effective and fit for purpose. You'll lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, lifecycle programmes, statutory compliance and improvement projects within a complex custodial environment.
The Role
As Head of FM, you will:
* Lead all hard and soft FM services across the site
* Ensure full contractual and statutory compliance, including ISO 9001 & 14001
* Oversee lifecycle and CAPEX programmes, ensuring delivery to plan and budget
* Manage departmental budgets, forecasts and financial performance
* Act as the senior FM point of contact for the Prison Director and key stakeholders
* Drive performance, compliance, safety and continuous improvement
* Lead, develop and motivate a multidisciplinary FM team
This is a visible, hands-on leadership role where standards, security and operational resilience are critical.
About You
You'll be an experienced senior FM professional with:
* Proven leadership experience in a complex or regulated environment
* Strong financial and commercial acumen
* IOSH qualification and deep understanding of H&S legislation
* Experience managing lifecycle, forward maintenance and asset replacement programmes
* The ability to analyse issues, make sound decisions and drive improvement
* A track record of building and leading high-performing teams
Desirable:
* Technical qualification (HNC/ONC or equivalent)
* Experience in a secure environment
* Knowledge of CAFM systems
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 you'll be able to thrive in your own way.
In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.
For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.
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About The Company
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday 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'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, everyone can be natural, and 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 for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.