Technical Director Justice

Technical Director Justice

Full-Time 80000 - 100000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Sodexo Group

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead technical strategy and ensure compliance across Justice contracts.
  • Company: Dynamic organisation focused on public sector and PFI projects.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, car allowance, and hybrid working.
  • Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equal opportunities.
  • Why this job: Shape the future of Justice services while driving performance and safety.
  • Qualifications: Extensive experience in facilities management and strong leadership skills.

The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.

We are recruiting a Technical Director for the Justice segment — a senior leadership role accountable for ensuring full technical compliance, robust asset management, and high‑quality FM delivery across a complex portfolio of PFI and public‑sector Justice contracts. This role will shape and align the segment’s technical strategy, lead audit and assurance activity, drive lifecycle investment planning, and partner with senior stakeholders to enhance performance, safety culture, and future growth opportunities.

Main Responsibilities

  • Deploy regional policy/procedures
  • Analyse business process and performance
  • Develop segment technical services and asset management strategy
  • Lead activities
  • Lead project management and lifecycle activities
  • Provide mentorship
  • Provide technical services and asset management support to the Sales function, mobilisations and closures

The Ideal Candidate

  • Significant cross sector (including PPP/PFI) exposure at a strategic and operational level and multi million budget experience with a proven track record of customer relationship and financial management – Justice Moj experience preferable.
  • Substantial quantifiable experience of controlling multi-site total facility management and capital projects involving hard and soft services.
  • Chartered or incorporated engineer from a relevant discipline and membership of associated professional bodies.
  • Excellent commercial and negotiating skills, strong contractual understanding with considerable experience of managing change through direct delivery, strategic outsourcing and partnering with specialist service providers.
  • A strong track record in business development including mobilisation, dealing with sub-contractors and supply chain within a complex multi-faceted operation.
  • The ability to diagnose/analyse complex commercial and technical situations and provide the government executive board with accurate, concise advice.
  • Demonstrable operational understanding of facilities maintenance and building services within a client focused environment including day to day management knowledge as well as tactical and strategic planning.
  • Significant programme and project management experience.

Package Description

  • Competitive salary plus bonus and car allowance.
  • Hybrid - Home based with travel across sites and offices.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Sodexo Group

Contact Details:

Sodexo Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Technical Director Justice

Technical Compliance
Asset Management
Facilities Management (FM)
Project Management
Lifecycle Investment Planning
Customer Relationship Management
Financial Management