Prison Facilities & Operations Manager

Government Facility Services Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,011 - 63,569; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Death in Service 4× salary

Private GP consultations

Employee Assistance Programme

Retailer discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Government Facility Services Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Site Total Facilities Manager to join our team at HMP Pentonville.

The role involves supervising a multi-trade facilities team within a category B male prison, ensuring a safe and secure environment for inmates, staff and visitors. You will lead a 15+ staff team, manage budgets, coordinate with contractors and drive continuous improvement while complying with health, safety and security standards.

Qualifications

• Experience of facilities management, budgets and staff management (15+).
• Experience in a Prison or Military environment is desirable.
• IOSH qualification desirable.
• Good health & safety knowledge.
• Excellent organisational, time management and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Facilities Maintenance Team.
• Lead and manage a staff team of 15+.
• Maintain budgets and ensure cost-effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and prison security standards.
• Coordinate with external contractors and specialist trades.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to support rehabilitation and positive change.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Team management

Prison environment experience

IOSH

Health & safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Education

Apprenticeship in facilities/building services

Job description

Government Facility Services Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Site Total Facilities Manager to join our team at HMP Pentonville.

The role involves supervising a multi-trade facilities team within a category B male prison, ensuring a safe and secure environment for inmates, staff and visitors. You will lead a 15+ staff team, manage budgets, coordinate with contractors and drive continuous improvement while complying with health, safety and security standards.