Job Description
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HMP Millsike Deputy Director- Prisons
Location York
Salary: £90,000
Benefits:
Up to 10% Bonus
Company Car or Car Allowance
Company Private Healthcare
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.
Deputy Director - Join Our Leadership Team
Are you a passionate leader looking for an exciting challenge? We’re seeking a dynamic Deputy Director to guide strategic and operational excellence in our prison, helping us foster a respectful and service-oriented culture.
Your Role: As Deputy Director, you’ll lead on-call duties to maintain a safe and supportive environment for staff and inmates. You’ll ensure compliance with regulations, achieve performance targets, and manage operational, financial, and reputational risks while promoting rehabilitation and diversity.
Key Responsibilities:
* Drive performance to achieve Green audit status for security and living conditions.
* Develop contingency plans and strive to meet HMIP expectations.
* Oversee key operational projects and engage with stakeholders for regulatory compliance.
* Manage financial aspects, develop budgets, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
* Handle serious incidents and represent the prison to build vital community networks.
* Collaborate with the Senior Management Team to enhance overall performance and policy adherence.
Person Specification: We’re looking for someone with:
* Must have extensive experience in prison operational management at a senior level, leading large teams or operations.
* A talent for creating engaging visions and rallying stakeholders around them.
* A strong commitment to the values of Mitie Care & Custody and insights into contractual environments.
* Commercial acumen to manage budgets and drive improvements.
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and authentic leadership.
* Technical knowledge of prison legislation, policies, and the justice system.
* Preferred qualifications include Level 3 or equivalent and relevant training in Silver command or incident management.
If you’re ready to make a significant impact, apply today and help lead our mission towards rehabilitation and excellence