Head of Business Management

Job Introduction

HMP Peterborough are currently recruiting an experienced Head of Business Management.

This is a key role within the Senior Management Team. You will provide strong financial advice and support to the Director and wider management group.  You will oversee the workload within the Finance department to ensure everything runs smoothly; providing meaningful analysis for the month end results.

Awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People, HMP Peterborough is one of the largest prisons in the UK and demonstrates custodial excellence in many areas with an emphasis on risk assessment, addressing comprehensive needs and forming strong links with the community outside which all contribute to reducing reoffending.

Sodexo Justice Services delivers custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within England, Scotland and Wales and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

Role Responsibility

• Contribute to SJS and Sodexo policy and business development by leading and participating in projects, groups and meetings as appropriate
• Oversight of core, periodic reporting and analysis – ranging from management accounts to trend analysis, from compliance to statutory reporting
• Challenge and support the development of efficient and cost effective labour structures and operational reporting within the prison
• Work closely with Procurement to maximise input pricing efficiencies without compromising operational service delivery
• Set and maintain the strategic business direction of the prison in the context of the wider organisation whilst accounting for SJS and wider Sodexo variances and priorities
• Contribute effectively to the Operational and Finance SMT’s agenda for business improvement
• Action the agreed Business Plans on time and within budget to meet the needs of the business
• Identify, manage, control and review prison financial and contractual risks to, support and develop the management of Sodexo’s risk management framework and process
• Engage effective communication, internally and externally to deliver your accountabilities and to promote SJS as provider of choice
• Support and oversight of proactive management of health & safety at the prisons.

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The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified accountant with PQE
• Strong reporting and organisation skills
• Experience of multi-contract management
• Outstanding track record in influencing decision making within a Business and improving performance with substantial positive profit impact
• Substantial analytical skills able to understand complex issues and advise and able to prioritise action plans to resolve
• Client (Customer) and / or Supplier contact evidenced by the ability to make and influence profitable decisions on behalf the business
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills for managing senior level relationships and difficult performance management conversations
• Strong commercial acumen, willing and able to challenge accepted practices and processes
• Able to demonstrate tangible delivered improvements in business performance
• The ability to combine strategic and analytical perspectives with a pragmatic approach.  Also the ability to keep focus on day-to-day performance whilst simultaneously working towards longer term goals.

Package Description

Band B - access to a variety of Sodexo benefits and discounts, flexible benefit fund, bonus and pension scheme.

37.5 hours per week Monday – Friday, flexibility is a must.

Open Day at HMP Peterborough

Dates: Saturday 12th August

Location: Learning & Development Centre, HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Westwood, PE3 7PD

Time: 10:00 – 14:00

A chance to ask questions and talk about job opportunities that are available at the prison

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.