Academy Manager

TN United Kingdom; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the criminal justice sector seeks an Academy Manager for HMP Buckley Hall. The role involves managing an Academy workshop, supporting rehabilitation programs, and fostering strong work ethics among participants. The ideal candidate will have operational management experience and a commitment to social impact.

Qualifications

• Experience or understanding of the justice sector and rehabilitative work.
• Previous operational management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Academy within the prison.
• Manage participant recruitment into the Academy, including applications and interviews.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to participants.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Motivation

Resilience

Flexibility

Education

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Academy Manager, Based in HMP Buckley Hall. The salary is u p to £30,000, depending on experience

The Company
My client is a national leader in the criminal justice sector, delivering rehabilitation and residential programmes designed to reduce reoffending and homelessness. They work with individuals who have experienced offending, substance misuse, mental illness, homelessness, and long-term unemployment. Through structured and supportive programmes, participants are guided to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, build confidence and resilience, and transition into stable employment and housing. In addition to this work, my client also operates a community café and manages a regional food redistribution centre supporting communities in need.

The Role
This position involves managing an Academy workshop within HMP Buckley Hall and engaging with my client's rehabilitation programmes. The role includes supporting participants by fostering strong work ethics, offering mentoring, training, and guidance, and helping them progress into training, accommodation, and sustainable employment to ultimately reduce reoffending.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Academy within the prison.

Supervise participants involved in the programme.

Ensure implementation and adherence to organisational policies and procedures.

Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the prison and community settings.

Ensure compliance with prison regulations.

Manage inventory and coordinate deliveries/collections to maintain productivity.

Motivate staff and maintain a professional and supportive environment.

Acquire in-depth knowledge of Academy operations.

Serve as a positive role model and mentor to participants.

Assist in practical tasks such as dismantling, loading, and unloading when necessary.

Complete required reports promptly and accurately.

Coordinate with relevant departments regarding participant progress and support needs.

Manage participant recruitment into the Academy, including applications and interviews.

Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all storage and work areas.

Complete and maintain prison vetting clearance.

Perform any other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.

Person Specification

Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and support others.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and maintain records.

A genuine commitment to social impact and supporting disadvantaged individuals.

A proactive mindset and a willingness to suggest and implement improvements.

Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Openness to undertake various training types, both practical and personal development-focused.

Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Flexibility and willingness to travel when required.

Up-to-date prison vetting clearance.

Familiarity with programmes such as Microsoft Excel.

Experience or understanding of the justice sector and rehabilitative work.

Insight into challenges faced by individuals with multiple barriers to employment.

Previous operational management experience.

Full UK driving licence.

My client is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background, identity, or life experience.