Construction Training Manager

Groundwork Greater Manchester; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven charity is seeking a Construction Training Manager to lead accredited workshops for serving prisoners at HMP Forest Bank. This role involves delivering multi-skills training, managing resources and budgets, and creating job connections for learners, while championing high standards and values of the organization.

Benefits

Generous leave (up to 31 days + Bank Holidays)

Flexible working options

Continued training and professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Real Living Wage

Qualifications

• Solid experience in assessing multi-skills and health & safety training.
• Hands-on management experience in complex environments.
• Experience working with individuals facing barriers to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver accredited construction multi-skills programs.
• Oversee budget and resources management.
• Create meaningful job connections for learners.

Skills

Experience in delivering accredited training

Project management

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Recognised teaching qualifications

Construction trade qualifications

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We\'re looking for an experienced and motivated Construction Training Manager to lead and deliver our Industries Workshop at HMP Forest Bank. In this role, you will oversee accredited multi-skills and health & safety programmes that equip serving prisoners with the qualifications, confidence, and ambition to secure work in construction and build a new future on release. Leading by example, you will support and inspire a small team of tutors, ensuring they meet high standards of teaching and learning. Working closely with prison staff, probation, employers, and commissioners, outside of teaching you will create meaningful opportunities that connect training to real jobs. Alongside programme delivery, you will manage budgets and resources, support continuous improvement, and champion Groundwork\'s values within the team. This is a unique opportunity to transform training into second chances, making a lasting difference inside and beyond the prison walls.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

This role will suit someone who has solid experience of delivering and assessing accredited construction multi-skills and health & safety training, alongside the ability to design engaging teaching materials and manage a curriculum area with confidence. You\'ll be a hands-on manager and the kind of person who can lead by example, delivering inspiring workshops which motivate and support learners, keeping standards high in a complex environment. Experience of working with people in the justice system, or those facing barriers to learning and employment, will help you adapt your approach and inspire progress in others. We\'re looking for a confident communicator and natural leader who can build trust and strong relationships with learners, staff, and external partners alike. Strong project and people management skills will enable you to juggle priorities, maintain quality, and keep delivery on track. To thrive in this role, you\'ll need recognised teaching, assessing, and construction trade qualifications, along with a positive mindset, resilience, and the ability to use data and insights to inform decisions. Above all, you\'ll share our commitment to high-quality services, integrity, and creating lasting impact for individuals preparing for life after prison.

ABOUT GROUNDWORK GREATER MANCHESTER

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. Find out more about our charity\'s mission here.

WHY WORK AT GROUNDWORK?

• Be part of a mission-driven, values-led team making real impact in Greater Manchester.
• Work in a warm, inclusive culture with flexible and hybrid working options.
• Enjoy a strong focus on health and wellbeing, with mental health first-aiders and green spaces to recharge.
• Undertake ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Access generous leave (up to 31 days + Bank Holidays) and a supportive environment for growth and development.
• Benefit from a Real Living Wage, pension scheme, and family-friendly policies.
• Use our Employee Assistance Programme and sustainable travel schemes.

ACCESSIBILITY & SAFEGUARDING AT GROUNDWORK

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability 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 essential criteria for the role.

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this role, please go to our website and follow the instructions to apply