Contract and Assurance Manager

What we are offeringSalary up to £41,500, depending on experience.Permanent and full-time position.37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday, with on call rota.Site based role at HMP Peterborough.Please see attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer.___________________________________________Your Role as a Contract and Assurance ManagerIn this strategic role, you will be the key point of contact for contractual and performance matters at HMP Peterborough.Youll be responsible for overseeing compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements, monitoring key performance indicators, and identifying areas for continuous improvement across the site.You will coordinate action plans from audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring that they are completed on time and to a high standard.Your insight will support the Senior Leadership Team in decision-making, while you also lead monthly assurance meetings and prepare strategic reports for the Director and client.With strong analytical skills, you will assess performance trends, manage the risk register, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.This role is central to maintaining high standards, promoting a culture of accountability, and ensuring contractual success. Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.___________________________________________The Ideal CandidateEssential:Extensive experience working in justice or secure facility setting.Strong communication and influencing skills.Excellent data interpretation and performance reporting ability.Proven problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.Experience in assurance, governance, and contract management.Collaborative and proactive mindset.Desirable:Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as HMIP, CQC, or PPO.___________________________________________Why join us?At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.Were an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that were on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.Were a Disability Confident Leader employer.Were 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.To be considered for an interview you must:have a disabilitydefined by the Equality Act 2010.provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential.