Head of Business Assurance and Performance

3 days ago


Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Business Assurance and Performance to join our team at Sodexo. As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of business assurance and performance across our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage budgets and approve procurement within the establishment, ensuring exceptional expenditure is within area of authority in collaboration with the Head of Business Management.
  • Interface with the client on all contractual matters, ensuring compliance with Sodexo, client, and contractual instructions.
  • Strategically oversee and manage the establishment's staffing resource, including workforce planning activities in collaboration with the HR Business Partner.
  • Drive and monitor compliance against Sodexo, client, and contractual targets, as well as operational assurance through local compliance tools, client tools, and the self-audit programme.
  • Deliver action plans and manage risk through the risk register, ensuring business continuity.
  • Build and maintain client relationships through scheduled meetings, reports, and other communication channels.

You will also be responsible for undertaking other management tasks, including:

  • Promoting Justice Services policy in all activities and behaviours, promoting diversity, decency, safety, and reducing re-offending agendas.
  • Managing Prisoners' Complaints Process within the Function.
  • Ensuring all litigation claims relevant to the area have been dealt with in accordance with policy.
  • Overseeing the compilation and regular progress reporting of performance improvement programmes.
  • Attending relevant boards/meetings and actively contributing as chair or team member.
  • Ensuring defined work areas and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation, undertaking risk assessments, and making staff aware of their personal responsibility towards Health and Safety compliance.
  • Contributing to the preparation of the establishment contingency and emergency plans, ensuring implementation when required.
  • Carrying out all aspects of people management, including Attendance Management, Disciplinary Investigations, Performance Management, and Staff Appraisals.

About You

  • Role model senior leader with authentic leadership skills, a clear understanding of key people management tools and resources.
  • Proven track record in contracts and performance management.
  • Clear understanding of commercial Prison contracts, contract knowledge, and contract and client management skills.
  • Understanding of business objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • High-level risk management skills.
  • Effective stakeholder relationship management – internal and external.
  • Exceptional communication skills.
  • A positive attitude, flexibility, and effectiveness under pressure.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.
  • Understanding of Project management methodologies.

Package Description

Alongside an attractive salary and a meaningful career with personal growth, the successful candidate will benefit from:

  • Performance-related bonus.
  • A flexible benefits fund of £1,300 to utilise a range of benefits, including Private Medical Insurance (PMI), dental, gym memberships, retail/hospitality discounts, etc.
  • 20+ Sodexo benefits, such as Sodexo retirement plan, private healthcare, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles, including emotional support, legal, and financial advice.

About Sodexo

Sodexo is a global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, operating 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 committed to changing attitudes towards disability, making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations, and we run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.



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