Head of Function – Onsite Leader, Safety & Operations

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP for you and household

Salary Finance programme

Choices lifestyle benefits platform

Up to five extra days’ holiday

MiDeals discounts

cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking a Head of Function to lead one of Campsfield IRC's key departments onsite in Oxfordshire. You will oversee safety, operations, and service quality, aligning with Home Office standards and contractual obligations.

The role requires delivering improvements, coaching teams, and managing budgets within financial constraints while collaborating with Home Office, senior leaders, and emergency services.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in detention, custodial, policing, or similar settings.
• Experience managing teams of 50+ staff and supervising first-line managers.
• Budget management with focus on cost control and value delivery.
• Contract management with high performance and stakeholder engagement.
• Nebosh or IOSH qualifications desirable; Level 6 qualification in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Lead one of four departments (Security & Operations, Residential Services, Activities, Safety and Business Assurance) to ensure a safe, respectful environment.
• Maintain and update operational procedures to meet standards and regulate staff.
• Develop strategies to optimise efficiency, improve quality, and control costs.
• Manage budgets and deliver high-quality service within financial constraints.
• Act as part of the Senior Leadership Team and often step into the Duty Director role.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management 50+

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Level 6 qualification

Nebosh General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking a Head of Function to lead one of Campsfield IRC's key departments onsite in Oxfordshire. You will oversee safety, operations, and service quality, aligning with Home Office standards and contractual obligations.

The role requires delivering improvements, coaching teams, and managing budgets within financial constraints while collaborating with Home Office, senior leaders, and emergency services.