Contract Personnel are looking for we’re looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Prison Industry Manager to lead and evolve the vocational training and industrial workshops.
This is a key management role focused on delivering purposeful work opportunities that develop prisoners’ skills and prepare them for employment after release.
You’ll be responsible for the mobilisation, daily running, and strategic development of our industries creating safe, inclusive, and productive environments where prisoners can build real-world experience, take pride in their work, and make meaningful progress towards rehabilitation.
You’ll also be central to embedding a restorative, person-centred approach: building trust, promoting accountability, and driving continuous improvement across all workshops.
What You’ll Be Doing:
1. Leading the mobilisation and development of new industry spaces and workstreams
2. Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring workshops meet quality, safety, and productivity targets
3. Managing and supporting a team of instructors and cover instructors to deliver high-quality, engaging work
4. Embedding robust processes around tool control, health and safety, stock management, and compliance
5. Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, including employer contracts
6. Collaborating across departments (including CIAG, Healthcare, Neurodiversity Support) to ensure allocations and support meet individual needs
7. Using data and insight to drive performance, quality, and continuous improvement
8. Supporting prisoner progression through coaching, structured feedback, and developmental conversations
You will have:
9. You’re a confident and capable leader who thrives on responsibility and purpose. You bring operational insight, strong people management skills, and a passion for rehabilitation and second chances.
10. Experience leading industrial or vocational training programmes (ideally in secure or regulated settings)
11. Strong operational skills, from stock control and budget management to compliance and resource planning
12. A track record of managing people, improving performance, and embedding a culture of accountability
13. A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk management
14. Confidence working with multiple stakeholders, including external employers and internal teams
15. Above all, you care about making a difference – and creating spaces that feel safe, respectful, and focused on growth.
Desirable:
16. A relevant degree (e.g. Business Management, Education, Vocational Training)
17. Experience working in a prison, secure, or similar environment
18. IOSH Level 3 Certification
19. Experience delivering skills training or accredited qualifications
Schedule:
This is a full-time role, 38.5 hours per week
Salary: Up to £37,000
About Contract Personnel:
Contract Personnel are one of East Anglia’s longest standing, leading, independent recruitment agencies – established in 1989. Offering Temporary and Permanent recruitment solutions, they will always keep you updated about all of the current trends and key pieces of advice from the world of recruitment.