Construction Training Manager

UKundwork London; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Construction Training Manager to oversee accredited training programs for prisoners at HMP Forest Bank. The role involves managing program delivery, maintaining quality standards, and fostering relationships with stakeholders, all within a values-driven environment focused on improving community outcomes.

Benefits

Guaranteed interview for disabled candidates

Guaranteed interview for veterans

Safe working environment

Qualifications

• Experience managing training programs.
• Strong ability to maintain quality standards.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver construction and health & safety training.
• Ensure compliance with awarding body standards.
• Drive participant success and engagement.

Skills

Operational management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Relevant qualifications in construction or training

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY – CONSTRUCTION TRAINING MANAGER

The Construction Training Manager, based within the established Industries Workshop at HMP Forest Bank, 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.

Responsibilities include:

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

We are 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. Our services include:

• Training & coaching for employment.
• Early intervention to support health & wellbeing.
• 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 meeting the role's criteria.

At Groundwork, 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 help us select suitable candidates.

If you wish to work in a values-driven team making a real difference in Greater Manchester, please read on.

To apply, complete the application forms and use the Job Description to outline why you are suitable for this role.

We also ask you to complete our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Monitoring Form. If you prefer not to share this information, you can select “prefer not to say” for each question. This data is used solely for monitoring purposes and is not considered in shortlisting. All information is securely stored and not shared with the selection panel.

If you need assistance with the application process, please contact us in advance to arrange reasonable adjustments. For questions about the role, contact Jill Eckersley at [e-mail].

Please note that if the role receives a high number of applications quickly, the advert may close early.

Appointment is subject to a DBS record check.