General Supervisor

Job Role: General Supervisor

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Location: HMP Winchester, Romsey Rd, Winchester. SO22 5DF
Salary: £48,188.51 per annum (includes £3500 per annum location bonus)
Contract: Permanent - 39hrs per week - Mon - Fri

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated General Supervisor (Soft Services) to join our team at HMP Winchester, a category B/C, adult male prison.

At HMP Winchester, you will become part of a supportive and committed team that works together to create a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment. Working Monday to Friday, you will play a key role in delivering essential services that support the day-to-day operation of the establishment.

HMP Winchester operates like a self-contained city, requiring the coordinated efforts of hundreds of people to keep it running effectively. As part of the Facilities Management team, you will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of services that impact prisoners, staff, visitors and the wider community.

As a General Supervisor you will be responsible for leading and coordinating a range of services, including:

Cleaning Services
Stores Management
Pest Control
Waste Management
Grounds Maintenance
Contractor Supervision

You will ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contractual and statutory requirements while supporting and developing your team.

What we're looking for:

We are a Ministry of Justice business and provide critical and time-bound services to HMPPS, and are looking for an individual with:

- Proven supervisory experience within Total Facilities Management or Soft Services
- Experience managing service delivery and compliance requirements
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices
- Experience overseeing cleaning, waste, pest control, grounds maintenance, or related services
- Relevant professional qualifications in Facilities Management, Project Management, or a related discipline (desirable)
- Strong organisational, planning and time-management skills
- Excellent communication and people management abilities
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Why join us?
Explore a varied and rewarding career at GFSL.
This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference within a challenging and rewarding environment, If you are passionate about delivering high-quality services, leading teams, and supporting rehabilitation through well-managed facilities, we would like to hear from you.
Join us and be part of a team that helps create safer communities and better futures.

Holidays are 25 days per year plus Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts

You will find a strong focus on safety, a supportive, inclusive workplace, a competitive benefits package, and real opportunity to build your skills and progress.
Explore facilities careers where you can make difference.

Pride In People.
We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves.
We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone.

Future Plans. xrexnqw
GFSL has been notified by it's shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM Services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will complete transfer to a private sector provider/providers no sooner than August 2027.

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