At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead project communication and coordination between teams for successful project delivery.
- Company: Join a supportive team at Gov Facilities Services Limited, focused on safety and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, private GP access, and various financial rewards.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for growth and diversity championed.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in prison environments while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, IOSH and SMSTS certifications, and relevant experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 25126 - 30710 £ per year.
Location: HMP Highpoint (Based CB8 9YG) & HMP Chelmsford (CM26LQ)
Salary: £48,412.56
Contract: Fixed term contract for 12 months
Hours: Full Time, 39 hours - Monday-Friday
Travel: Travel between both Sites Required.
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Interface Lead to join our team at HMP Highpoint & HMP Chelmsford, a category C adult male prison. Join a team that is more than just a group of colleagues - we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment.
As a Project Interface Lead you will be the communicator between MOJ project teams, contractors, stakeholders, and GFSL operational maintenance teams, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and resolution of interface issues to support successful project delivery of considerable expansion works. You will facilitate collaboration across all parties, manage site-based project interfaces, mitigate operational risks, and ensure continuity between project implementation and business-as-usual maintenance activities. The role will also provide operational support to GFSL Supervisors and Site Managers to enable informed decision-making and smooth project handover.
We are looking for a Project Interface Lead with a combination of:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and schedules
- IOSH certification
- SMSTS certification
- Experience working within a similar role in a prison environment is also desirable
If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you!
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.
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. GFSL has been notified by its 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.
Project Interface Lead in Essex employer: Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL)
At Gov Facilities Services Limited (GFSL), we pride ourselves on being more than just an employer; we are a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact within the prison system. As an Electrician at HMP Portland, you will enjoy a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, alongside competitive benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, private GP consultations, and a strong focus on employee growth and development. Join us in our mission to create a safe environment while advancing your career in a role that truly makes a difference.
Contact Details:
Gov Facility Services Ltd (GFSL) Recruitment Team
