HMP Millsike - Head of Security & OperationsSalary: £70,000Benefits:Up to 10% BonusCompany Car or Car AllowanceCompany Privat.....
HMP Millsike - Head of Security & Operations
Salary: £70,000
Benefits:
Up to 10% Bonus
Company Car or Car Allowance
Company Private Healthcare
Delivering the exceptional, every day
Our purpose: our expertise, care, technology, and insight create amazing work environments, helping our customers be exceptional every day.
Our promise to our people: a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day.
Our promise to our customers: a trusted partner creating exceptional environments for your customers and people, adding value every day.
Our culture - our core values and how we behave:
We are one Mitie: we work as one to deliver a seamless, unrivalled service. We are all in it together, if we can help a customer or colleague in any way, we will. We are one Mitie.
We are built on integrity and trust: integrity and trust are at the heart of all we do. We are the face of the company. We treat others as we would like to be treated. We are proud to work for Mitie.
We go the extra mile: whether its keeping things running smoothly in a safe environment, looking for new ways to do things better or fixing problems, going the extra mile for our colleagues and customers, and keeping our promises is in our DNA.
Our diversity makes us stronger: we are immensely proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as an equal.
Our customers' business is our business: we are a partner, trusted for our expertise and for putting our customers at the heart of everything we do.
Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is driven by a bold vision: to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. We are excited by the opportunity Millsike presents: a blank canvas on which we can paint a bright future for our prisoners. Our mission is clear: to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re-enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this, we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations. Prisoners will experience a dramatic shift from traditional prison environments. Millsike will be a vibrant, bustling community, teeming with industry, activity and opportunities for personal growth. Above all, we will ensure our approach offers a deep sense of safety/respect, through a supportive, uplifting environment, that helps prisoners to see their potential and that unlocks a brighter future for all.
Job objectives and responsibilities
Managing all aspects of security and operations, maintaining a secure and safe prison, and ensuring compliance with PSI and Policy frameworks. Procedures must conform with the latest Policy Frameworks. High standards must be maintained to achieve positive outcomes in OSAG and IPCO audits. Compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and procedures, as well as HMPPS standards, policies, and procedures where applicable, is essential. This role also involves undertaking the role of Duty Director and Chair Adjudications. Supporting, supervising, motivating, and monitoring staff to ensure an effective service is delivered across the prison is crucial. Leading on the delivery of a safe, secure, and decent environment, creating a ‘Rehabilitative & Restorative Culture' for staff and prisoners, is a key responsibility.
Person Specification
Essential experience includes operational experience in prisons at a senior level, previous relevant experience in a custodial or secure environment, and managerial experience of leading a team of 5-15 staff. Basic to intermediate IT skills, such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, along with some experience of updating central data systems, are also required.
Preferred experience encompasses technical knowledge of relevant prison legislation, policies, standards, inspection and audit processes, and knowledge of the wider criminal justice system. Silver command training, successful completion of incident and hostage management training, and adjudication training are also preferred.
Preferred qualifications include qualifications or relevant experience equivalent to Level 3 or above, such as A levels, Advanced Apprenticeships, AS Levels, International Baccalaureate diplomas, Level 3 Awards, Certificates and Diplomas, and Level 3 NVQ accreditations.
As a business, Mitie Care & Custody is committed to diversity and inclusion and we would welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people who have experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be given where applicable, and we would encourage anyone who might be thinking about a role in a secure establishment to get in touch.
