EMPLOYMENT CO-ORDINATOR (PRISON EDUCATION)
Location: HMP Fosse Way, Leicester
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (possibility of some evening/weekend hours)
Salary: Up to £30,600 per annum (Dependent on experience)
Milton Keynes College is recruiting for an Employment Co-ordinator to join the Education team at HMP Fosse Way in Leicester.
As an Employment Co-ordinator, you will work with a range of partners to facilitate successful progression into work for students. Partners include College staff, external training providers, Serco staff, employers, and students. You will have the opportunity to make a difference in students' lives and support the college's vision and mission. A key aspect of the role involves liaising with external training providers, regional, and national employers to place students into training and employment opportunities.
You may have experience in recruitment or employer engagement and be looking to develop your skills within a prison/secure environment.
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave, 3 additional company closure days, and UK Bank Holidays (entitlement pro-rated for part-time employees)
* Generous Pension Scheme
* Professional development opportunities, including professional qualifications
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) accessible 24/7
* Discounts with NUS Card and our reward platform Encore
* Employee wellbeing platform
* Free on-site parking
About HMP Fosse Way
HMP Fosse Way is a Category C prison holding over 1700 adult male sentenced offenders. Operated by Serco, it focuses on reducing reoffending through accredited intervention programmes, vocational training, and education. The prison is located on the site of the former HMP Glen Parva, renamed after a six-week community consultation. The name Fosse Way reflects a historic Roman road in South Leicestershire.
The prison's focus is on preparing offenders for release to prevent reoffending, with courses including Maths, English, IT, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Fork-Lift, Barbering, Business Mentoring, and more.
Education hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 11:15 am and 1:30 pm - 4:15 pm, with staff working on-site from 8:10 am to 4:40 pm. Class sizes range from 12 to 17 learners. Facilities include free parking, a bistro, coffee shop, gym, and electric vehicle charging points.
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