Industries Manager (AUM): Industries (part time) - HMP Sudbury (Ref: 91269)

HM Prison and Probation Service

Oct 16

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Business, Operations & Strategy
Facilities Management
Derby

Requirements

Experienced in Quality Assurance to ISO9001 levels and have a broad understanding on Health and Safety requirements in an industrial setting.
An ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English or (where specified in Wales) Welsh.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring all staff within Industries provide a respectful, safe decent environment for all prisoners and staff.
Responsible for advising Senior Management Team (SMT) on industry related areas.
Review and implement local industries improvement plans and reviewing industries policy annually.
Responsible for ensuring staff are fully trained and qualified for the activities they are employed in.
Responsible for setting accreditation targets for the department and monitor targets and progress against them. Visit all areas on a regular basis to check that all required work is being completed to the set standards.
Responsible for the performance of production workshops both in terms of prisoner occupation, production and sales turn over.
Responsible for monitoring performance of suppliers against contracts to ensure that contracts are running to time, cost, quality and all contractual requirements of Industry providers operating within the establishment.
Responsible for ensuring production is scheduled and managed to deliver targets (including income generation levels) and quality standards and maintains delivery of contractual arrangements.
Ensure all industries information and IT systems are kept up to date.
Responsible for managing the income generation targets and compliance within the work area, verifying and signing off documentation as appropriate.
Contribute towards developing and implementing an employment strategy for the Prison working alongside partners in the delivery of employment training, advice and guidance on release.
Seeking local commercial work to fill free production capacity by way of preparing quotations for external stakeholders for potential products to be manufactured within industries.
Manage successful private sector partnerships, Colleges and Training Centres and assist in developing links with internal/external Agencies with a view to prisoner employment and resettlement.
Responsible for ensuring all materials are ordered, received, logged, stored, utilised and disposed of appropriately within the areas of activity managed.
Responsible for ensuring prisoners are appropriately supervised, inducted, trained and deployed and paid within the industries and that discipline, safer custody and Health and Safety practices are maintained at all times.
Responsible for the efficient and economical use of industries transport.
Managing stock and supervising the annual stock taking process.
Responsible for ensuring the delivery national accredited qualifications and skills to prisoners where appropriate.
Responsible for the provision of management / reports to HQ as required.
Manage devolved budgets in accordance with the financial procedures outlined in the budget delegation.
Responsible for the management of all staff within their area. This includes staff performance, development and annual appraisal through to sickness absence management.
Ensure all HMPPS standards and Service Delivery Indicators (SDIs) are implemented and managed within the relevant work area.
Ensure all national and local policies and procedures are implemented and compliant e.g. National Security Framework (NSF), Local Security Strategy (LSS), Finance Manual.
Attend as directed any relevant boards/meetings and actively contribute, either as chair or team member.
Provides leadership and direction to managers and staff within their defined work area through briefings, building informal and formal relationships and effective communication.
Produce relevant reports as required and ensure all correspondence is replied to within agreed timescales.
Liaise and form good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Manage resources to deliver the activities within the defined work area, and contribute to the mid-to-long term business planning process.
Ensure the defined work area and associated activities comply with Health and Safety legislation. Ensure all risk assessments are undertaken and staff are made aware of their personal responsibility towards ensuring Health and Safety compliance.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Industries Manager (AUM): Industries (part time) - HMP Sudbury.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Industries Manager?

The Industries Manager is responsible for overseeing all activities within the industrial workshops, ensuring a safe environment, advising senior management, managing industries improvement plans, and supervising staff and prisoners.

Is this a full-time or part-time position?

This is a part-time position.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Experience in Quality Assurance to ISO9001 levels and a broad understanding of Health and Safety requirements in an industrial setting are required.

What kind of working environment does the prison provide?

The working environment supports a range of flexible working options to enhance work-life balance.

What kind of training is provided for staff?

Staff will be fully trained and qualified for their specific activities, with continuous professional development opportunities.

What salary and benefits does this position offer?

The salary is £38,272, with an employer contribution of £11,087 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme, along with access to learning and development and annual leave.

Who can apply for this position?

The job is open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth nations with the right to work in the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and certain others.

What is the selection process for this role?

The selection process will assess candidates on behaviours, strengths, experience, and technical skills.

Will I need to undergo a security check?

Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and complete baseline personnel security standard checks.

How often are the industries policies reviewed?

The industries policy is reviewed annually, along with local industries improvement plans.

What is expected in terms of performance monitoring?

The Industries Manager is responsible for monitoring the performance of production workshops, staff, and suppliers to ensure compliance with targets and contractual obligations.

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