Prison Deputy Director

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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