Assistant Director

**Serco: HMP Dovegate**

**Permanent, Full Time**

**£48,000 - £53,000 per annum + Excellent Corporate Benefits Package**

Here at Serco, we are looking for an experienced Assistant Director to join our team at HMP Dovegate. The Assistant Director is a key role responsible for the delivery of functional elements of the Contract, in line with Service Specifications and Prison Service Instructions. The role will be 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.

As Assistant Director you will 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 Manager assuming operational responsibility for managing the prison regime. This will include adjudications and managing incidents in accordance with Incident Management protocols.

**Key accountabilities include**:

- 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.
- Work with all employees to foster an entrepreneurial culture which supports ideas and new initiatives to enhance our level of service delivery and cost efficiency.
- 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 (change to ‘Local Policy’) which are to clearly detail all procedures operating within the facility regarding your functional area.
- Responsible for delivering continuous improvement through quality initiatives
- 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).

This 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.

**What you'll need to do the role**:
In order to carry out this role successfully, you must have a minimum of 2 years relevant custodial experience. It is also essential that you have previous Line Management or People Management experience. You will also have:

- Up to date knowledge of all mandatory custodial training requirements.
- Demonstrated sound leadership qualities including motivation and ability to lead by example.
- Alignment with Serco's Governing Principles and commitment to the highest standards of service delivery.
- Comprehensive understanding of the operational process’ and procedures.
- Strong interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication skills.
- Have a good understanding of conflict resolution & de-escalation and also management of risk and conflict.

**Why Serco**:

- Meaningful and vital work_ - The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters - delivering essential services that touch people’s lives- Great people_ - We are a motivated team who will encourage you and help you to succeed. You’ll have the resources you need to do your job in a diverse and supportive environment.

**What we offer**:

- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Serco benefits package - discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A safe and supportive culture
- The chance to make a positive difference to the prison and court systems
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
- Free on site parking
- Use of on site gym
- Subsidised meals

**About Serco**

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.

**Apply**

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