Construction Training Manager

Groundwork NE & Cumbria; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundwork NE & Cumbria is seeking a Construction Training Manager to oversee and enhance training programs at HMP Forest Bank. This role focuses on delivering accredited construction training and ensuring operational excellence while supporting vulnerable groups. Join a values-driven team committed to making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience managing training programs.
• Proven track record in operational delivery and financial management.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver Level 1/Level 2 accredited training for prisoners.
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and maintain relationships with prison staff.
• Drive culture and values within the delivery team.

Skills

Operational delivery

Financial management

Relationship management

Job description

Role Summary – Construction Training Manager

Construction Training Manager based within established Industries Workshop at HMP Forest Bank, you will be responsible for managing, delivering, developing, and continuously improving a programme of Level 1/Level 2 accredited construction multi-skills and health and safety training for serving prisoners.

Responsible For

• Ensuring excellent operational delivery within programmes focused on participant experience, achievement, and progression outcomes.
• Ensuring high-quality and standardised service delivery by tutors in line with awarding body requirements.
• Maintaining effective relationships with prison staff, e.g., officers and management.
• Meeting requirements of commissioners, partners, employers, and stakeholders.
• Driving culture and values within the delivery team.
• Effective financial management and forward financial planning for the programme area.

Job Description – Construction Training Manager

Join the Groundwork team

About

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 community engagement, landscape design & build, training & coaching for employment, early intervention to support health & wellbeing, and safe & sustainable business support.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. As a Gold Award Employer Recognition Scheme holder with the Armed Forces Covenant, we also offer a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria.

We ensure a safe environment for all participants and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring candidates are suitable to work with vulnerable groups.

If you want to work in a values-driven team that makes a real difference, read on.

Why Work for Us?

How To Apply

To apply, complete the application forms below, carefully outlining why you are suitable for this role using the Job Description as a guide.

Please complete our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Monitoring Form. If you prefer not to share this information, use the “prefer not to say” option. This information is used solely for monitoring purposes and is not considered in shortlisting. Data is held securely.

Application forms:

• Job Application Form
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring Form
• Criminal Declaration Form

Send these documents to [e-mail] with the subject ‘Construction Training Manager’.

For assistance or questions, contact Jill Eckersley at [e-mail].

Note: The job posting may close early if it receives a high volume of responses. Appointment may be subject to a DBS record check.