Head of Business Assurance and Performance

Sodexo Group; Addiewell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

As the Head of Business Assurance and Performance at HMP Addiewell, you will ensure operational excellence and compliance across various functions. This senior leadership role involves working closely with key teams to drive the establishment's vision and maintain high standards of service delivery.

Benefits

Sodexo retirement plan

Discounts to over 1,900 brands

Gym discount

24/7 employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in contracts and performance management.
• Authentic leadership skills with key people management tools.
• High levels of integrity and drive to deliver quality services.

Responsibilities

• Lead on business planning and continuity for the establishment.
• Ensure compliance and high performance across core functions.
• Act as primary interface with the client on contractual matters.

Skills

Commercial contract management

Stakeholder management

Audit and Assurance

Job description

Head of Business Assurance and Performance

Job Introduction

As the Head of Business Assurance and Performance at HMP Addiewell, you will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and delivering strategic priorities. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead on business planning, continuity, and assurance, ensuring compliance and high performance across core functions. Your responsibilities will span business delivery, audit, and collaboration with Finance, HR, Facilities, and Health & Safety teams. Working closely with the Director and Deputy Director, you’ll help shape and execute the establishment’s vision, ensuring full contractual delivery and long-term success.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater.

You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

*The completion of Compliance returns within stipulated timeframes

*The Prison establishment’s lead for Audit and Assurance activities, ensuring all audits are completed within contractual timeframes and requirements. To be the point of contact for all SLT members ensuring completion of audit actions.

*Delivery of reports and data as per contractual requirements

*Local asset management

*Manage the Prison’s Complaints Process ensuring compliance with contract

*Act as the Litigation & SAR sponsor

*To be the primary interface with the client on all contractual matters

*To chair the establishment risk assurance meeting.

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

*Role model senior leader - authentic leadership skills with a clear and demonstrable understanding of key people management tools and resources

*Proven track record in contracts and performance management

*Clear understanding of commercial contracts, contract knowledge and contract and client management skills

*Effective stakeholder relationship management – internal and external

*High levels of integrity and demonstrable drive to deliver high quality services for prisoners and staff

Package Description

* Competitive Salary, Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer 20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, 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.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate 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 all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.