Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming lives? Are you passionate about rehabilitation and improving offenders and employees quality of life? HMP Peterborough is seeking an experienced and visionary Prison Director to lead the establishment.As the Prison Director, you will ensure a safe and secure custodial environment that meets prisoners needs, promotes dignity, and provides opportunities to reduce re-offending and improve lives. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, communicating Sodexo’s vision through strong staff engagement and value-based leadership. You will also be responsible for meeting the prison's business and contractual requirements, managing financial performance, and ensuring high-quality services. Additionally, you will engage with external partners and agencies to ensure effective public protection and actively promote Sodexo as the provider of choice. If you have proven experience of working as a Prison Governing Governor or Director within the public or private sector and have strong operational management skills we would love to hear from you. For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers Main Responsibilities Strategic Direction: Set and maintain the strategic direction of the prison, considering regional and local priorities.Strategy Development: Develop and review prison strategy, including an annual business plan and equality plan to enhance performance and efficiency.Performance Management: Deliver agreed performance and contractual targets on time and within budget.Risk Management: Identify, manage, and review operational, financial, reputational, and personnel risks.Staff Engagement: Foster a culture that attracts, engages, motivates, and retains high-quality staff. Ensure effective workforce and succession planning.Financial Oversight: Ensure financial probity and value for money, delivering all services within budget and achieving identified efficiencies.Contract Management: Use the contract change process to identify and resource new work.Relationship Building: Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Controller, external partners, and HMPPS.Audit and Inspection: Manage and engage with audit and inspection processes effectively.Strategic Collaboration: Lead opportunities for collaboration with stakeholders and partners at various levels to promote the prison, Sodexo Government, and the wider Sodexo.Promotion and Media: Lead promotional activities with stakeholders, partners, government, and the media.Team Leadership: Provide direct line management for Senior Management Team members and matrix management for HR and Finance staff.Growth Opportunities: Identify and maximize opportunities for organizational growth to ensure a vibrant and viable future.Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements The Ideal CandidateSenior operational experience in prisons, including incident command, risk management, and necessary security clearance.Financial management experience with large budgets and proven efficiency.Strategic thinker with knowledge of policy and legal contexts for complex decisions.Effective communicator and negotiator at a strategic level.Technical knowledge of prison legislation, standards, and the criminal justice system. Desirable:Experience as a Governor/Director in charge. Competitive Salary + Annual Bonus + Excellent benefits package Why Join Sodexo?At Sodexo, you will be part of a team that values purpose and thrives on delivering meaningful work. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where every colleague can belong, act, and thrive. Join us in making a positive impact and driving business excellence. All offers are subject to full security clearance checks. Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 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.
