Construction Training Manager

UKundwork London; Wigan; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization is seeking a Construction Training Manager to create and deliver training programs for serving prisoners. The role emphasizes skill development, confidence building, and rehabilitation. Ideal candidates should have experience in education and strong communication skills. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to impact lives positively.

Benefits

Generous leave (up to 31 days + Bank Holidays)

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in training and development, preferably in a correctional setting.
• Strong communication skills to engage with diverse groups.
• Understanding of adult learning principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and develop effective training programs for prisoners.
• Support participants in gaining skills and qualifications.
• Promote a positive learning environment to assist in rehabilitation.

Job description

Harness your skills and lead life-changing training that provides people with a more positive future.

As Construction Training Manager at HMP Forest Bank, you will deliver and develop programmes that give serving prisoners the skills, confidence, and qualifications to rebuild their lives upon release.

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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 charities mission here .

WHY WORK HERE?

• 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 please complete the forms below, ensuring you use the Job Description to carefully outline why you think you are suitable for this post.

We request that you complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form. If you prefer not to share this information, every question has a “prefer not to say” option which we would encourage you to use. Any information collected is used only for the purposes of monitoring the implementation of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policy and procedures during recruitment and selection. The information is not used in any way to inform the shortlisting process. Data is held securely and is not provided to any member of the selection panel.

Should you require assistance with any aspect of the application process please contact us in advance so that we can agree reasonable adjustments that we can put in place for you. For this, or to discuss any questions you may have about the role, please contact Jill Eckersley via [e-mail]

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