Job Description
JOIN THE GROUNDWORK TEAM
We’re passionate about creating a future where every neighbourhood is vibrant and green, every community is strong and able to shape its own destiny, and no-one is held back by their background or circumstances. We specialise in the following services and are committed to creating added social value through our delivery:
* Community engagement
* Landscape design & build
* Training & coaching for employment
* Early intervention to support health & wellbeing
* Safe & sustainable business support
As a Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. As a Gold Award Employer Recognition Scheme holder with the Armed Forces Covenant, we also offer a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the criteria.
At Groundwork, we ensure a safe environment for adults, children, and people to participate in activities or services we organise.
We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, people, and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices ensure a thorough process of evaluating candidates to confirm suitability for work with vulnerable groups.
If you want to work in a values-driven team that makes a real difference to individuals and communities in Greater Manchester, read on.
Overview of the Post
The Construction Training Manager, based within the established Industries Workshop at HMP Forest Bank, will be responsible for managing, delivering, developing, and continuously improving a programme of Level 1/Level 2 accredited construction multi-skills and health & safety training for serving prisoners.
Responsibilities include:
* Ensuring excellent operational delivery focused on participant experience, achievement, and progression outcomes.
* Ensuring high-quality, standardised service delivery by tutors in line with awarding body requirements.
* Maintaining effective relationships with prison staff, officers, and management.
* Meeting requirements of commissioners, partners, employers, and stakeholders.
* Driving culture and values within the delivery team.
* Effective financial management and planning for the programme area.
Role & Main Purposes of the Post
Delivery
* Lead and manage all aspects of accredited construction training within the prison workshop environment, including curriculum development and resource creation.
* Deliver a high-quality service that achieves positive outcomes for service users, focusing on skills, attitude, and employment readiness post-release.
* Conduct some direct delivery and assessment of construction multi-trades training.
Business & Service Development
* Manage relationships with Sodexo staff, Probation, and other agencies within the prison environment.
* Develop and grow partnerships with employers and commissioners.
* Lead quality improvement initiatives to uphold high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Financial & Resource Management
* Manage the prison workshop budget and resource plans.
* Support financial planning and develop sustainability strategies.
* Identify external funding opportunities and secure new income streams.
People Management & Development
* Drive team culture and values, ensuring effective management and integration with the wider Groundwork team.
* Support workforce development and use feedback to influence policy and service improvements.
* Oversee team performance, wellbeing, and development.
Internal Management
* Implement policies and procedures across the programme area.
* Develop and deliver business improvement plans.
* Utilise data to enhance service delivery and internal processes.
* Stay informed on market trends to inform service development.
To apply, please visit our website and follow the application instructions.
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