Project Lead

Company: Government Facility Services Ltd
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Job Description:

Project Interface Lead

Location: HMP Channings Wood, Greenhill Ln, Denbury, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6DW

Salary: £46,775.42

Contract: Fixed-term contract for 12 months

Hours: Full Time, 39 hours – Monday-Friday

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Project Interface Lead to join our team at HMP Channings Wood, a category C male prison. The role will act as the communication and coordination hub between MOJ project teams, contractors, stakeholders and GFSL operational maintenance teams to deliver expansion works and ensure smooth handover.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary communicator between MOJ project teams, contractors, stakeholders, and GFSL operational maintenance teams.
  • Ensure effective coordination, communication and resolution of interface issues to support successful project delivery.
  • Facilitate collaboration across all parties and manage site‑based project interfaces.
  • Mitigate operational risks and ensure continuity between project implementation and business‑as‑usual maintenance activities.
  • Provide operational support to GFSL Supervisors and Site Managers, enabling informed decision‑making and smooth project handover.

Qualifications

  • 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 (desirable).

Benefits

  • 25 days’ holidays per year plus Bank Holidays.
  • Additional non‑contractual benefits, including Death in Service at 4 × salary, private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Competitive benefits package, financial reward mechanisms and retailer discounts.
  • Strong focus on safety, supportive inclusive workplace and opportunities for skills development and progression.

Diversity and inclusion

We’re passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all 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 employee brings to the organisation and commit to fairness, consistency and champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, and career progression opportunities for everyone.

If you are interested in this role, please apply.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026