Head of Function - Residence and Regime (Immigration and Justice)

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Mitie Cleaning and Hygiene ServicesOverview

As a key leader within IRC, you''ll oversee a vital function, championing safety, security, dignified care, integrity, and respect — all aligned with contractual, legislative, and Home Office standards. Your role is to inspire, support, and guide your team to deliver outstanding results, ensuring the centre runs smoothly and efficiently.Responsibilities

Lead specific areas such as Operations, Security, Residential Services, Safeguarding, and Community Engagement, ensuring these departments work seamlessly together to provide a safe and respectful environment.Maintain and update operational procedures, ensuring they meet all relevant standards and regulations, and that staff are well-informed and equipped to do their jobs effectively.Develop strategies to optimise efficiency, improve quality, and control costs; foster strong relationships with stakeholders like the Home Office, senior leadership teams, and emergency services.Coach, motivate, and develop your team — creating a culture of inclusion, excellence, and continuous improvement.Manage budgets to deliver a high-quality service within financial constraints.As part of the Senior Leadership Team, occasionally step into the Duty Director role, leading the centre during critical times with confidence and professionalism.Location: Onsite in Oxfordshire (not Hybrid or WFM).Essential

Proven leadership experience within detention, custodial, policing, or similar settings.Experience managing teams of 50-200 staff, including supervising first-line managers.Budget management skills, with a focus on controlling costs and delivering value.Desirable

Knowledge of commercial and contract compliance.Qualifications such as Nebosh (General Certificate) or IOSH Managing Safely.Level 6 qualification (degree, apprenticeship, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.Important Notes

All employment offers are subject to security clearance and background checks.Eligibility

British Citizen, EU citizen with settled status, or ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain).No recent criminal convictions, CCJs, or significant activity outside the UK (apart from holidays).Lived in the UK for the past three years with no major footprints abroad.Benefits

Access to a flexible lifestyle benefits platform, including options such as additional holiday days, insurance, and technology purchases.Virtual GP service for you and your household, with care via video or phone.Salary Finance: early access to earned pay and affordable loans.MiDeals: high-street discounts, gym memberships, and more.Cycle-to-work scheme; life cover up to four times salary; enhanced pension contributions; save-as-you-earn; Mitie Matching Share Plan (potentially free shares).Recognition through Mitie Stars, with monthly prizes and an annual top prize of up to £10,000.Training and development opportunities across a wide range of resources.Seniority level

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