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Assistant Director 1
| Posting date: | 17 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61055-61055 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 July 2024 |
| Location: | London, SE28 0FJ |
| Company: | Serco Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 295170-42685431 |
Summary
At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Serco: HMP Thameside
Permanent, Full Time
£54,855 per annum + £6,200 pa LWA
Relocation package to be considered
We’re looking for an Assistant Director 1 (AD1) to join our fantastic team at HMP Thameside, a Category B establishment for adult males, with safety and security at the heart of it.
The AD1 is critical for the delivery of functional elements of the Contract, in line with Service Specifications and Prison Service Instructions. This position is responsible for a functional area within the contract, for example Residence, Security and Operations, or Interventions, and may also include managing part of the accommodation profile.
You will be responsible for the strategic planning of an area and management of resources in delivering against the objectives set out in the Contract. You will also be required to carry out duties of the Duty Senior Manger assuming operational responsibility for managing the prison regime. This will include adjudications and managing incidents in accordance with Incident Management protocols.
This demanding rewarding role gives you the opportunity to make a significant impact on how well we look after the people in our care, the legacy we give our team members and being an essential part of a secure, decent and caring custodial estate. If you enjoy engaging with people and have strong interpersonal skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to work effectively in a socially diverse environment that has a strong commitment to the rehabilitation of prisoners.
As a minimum, you must be Prison Custody Officer (PCO) certified, experienced with Command of Serious Incident and have Custodial experience to hit the ground running! Other accountabilities are:
- Concisely articulates business issues, areas of improvement and formulate a variety of solutions / innovations. Work with key stakeholders to translate findings into a practical action plan.
- Generate innovative ideas that are strategically sound, progressive, and challenge the status quo.
- Acknowledge and reinforce high quality work and outstanding performance efforts; provide consistent recognition and encouragement to the team.
- Develop and maintain up to date Directors Rules which are to clearly detail all procedures operating within the facility regarding your functional area.
- Responsible for delivering continuous improvement through quality initiatives such as ‘Custodial Blueprint’ and LEAN practices.
- Responsible for your functional delivery of Service Delivery Requirements specified through negotiation with the Ministry of Justice in the Annual Custodial Service Delivery Plan (ACSDP).
What you’ll need to do the role
In order to carry out this role successfully, it is also essential that you have previous Leadership and People Management experience and are passionate about building stakeholder management with customers, suppliers and partners. Your collaborative team working and ability to influence, plan and organise to achieve high outcomes will be evident.
You will hold a relevant management qualification for a Senior Manager i.e. CMI level 4 or equivalent or significant managerial experience in a custodial setting.
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact
- We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you’ll be delivering an essential service that touch people’s lives.
A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.
What we offer
- Pension – up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the Justice sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.
Serco: HMP Thameside
Permanent, Full Time
£54,855 per annum + £6,200 pa LWA
Relocation package to be considered
We’re looking for an Assistant Director 1 (AD1) to join our fantastic team at HMP Thameside, a Category B establishment for adult males, with safety and security at the heart of it.
The AD1 is critical for the delivery of functional elements of the Contract, in line with Service Specifications and Prison Service Instructions. This position is responsible for a functional area within the contract, for example Residence, Security and Operations, or Interventions, and may also include managing part of the accommodation profile.
You will be responsible for the strategic planning of an area and management of resources in delivering against the objectives set out in the Contract. You will also be required to carry out duties of the Duty Senior Manger assuming operational responsibility for managing the prison regime. This will include adjudications and managing incidents in accordance with Incident Management protocols.
This demanding rewarding role gives you the opportunity to make a significant impact on how well we look after the people in our care, the legacy we give our team members and being an essential part of a secure, decent and caring custodial estate. If you enjoy engaging with people and have strong interpersonal skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to work effectively in a socially diverse environment that has a strong commitment to the rehabilitation of prisoners.
As a minimum, you must be Prison Custody Officer (PCO) certified, experienced with Command of Serious Incident and have Custodial experience to hit the ground running! Other accountabilities are:
- Concisely articulates business issues, areas of improvement and formulate a variety of solutions / innovations. Work with key stakeholders to translate findings into a practical action plan.
- Generate innovative ideas that are strategically sound, progressive, and challenge the status quo.
- Acknowledge and reinforce high quality work and outstanding performance efforts; provide consistent recognition and encouragement to the team.
- Develop and maintain up to date Directors Rules which are to clearly detail all procedures operating within the facility regarding your functional area.
- Responsible for delivering continuous improvement through quality initiatives such as ‘Custodial Blueprint’ and LEAN practices.
- Responsible for your functional delivery of Service Delivery Requirements specified through negotiation with the Ministry of Justice in the Annual Custodial Service Delivery Plan (ACSDP).
What you’ll need to do the role
In order to carry out this role successfully, it is also essential that you have previous Leadership and People Management experience and are passionate about building stakeholder management with customers, suppliers and partners. Your collaborative team working and ability to influence, plan and organise to achieve high outcomes will be evident.
You will hold a relevant management qualification for a Senior Manager i.e. CMI level 4 or equivalent or significant managerial experience in a custodial setting.
Why Serco
A place you can make an impact
- We look after around 5,000 prisoners in our prisons and been in the business for 25 years, employ 2,000 colleagues in our 6 custodial contracts so you can guarantee you’ll be delivering an essential service that touch people’s lives.
A place you can count on
- Our diverse UK-wide operations offer unrivalled opportunities to learn and develop. You’ll be able to broaden your experience and apply your skills in new ways.
A place for you
- We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed within a supportive and safe culture.
What we offer
- Pension – up to 6%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Chance to contribute to innovation in the Justice sector
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality
- A safe and supportive culture
Apply
Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.