Education Manager - Prison Education - HMP Bristol

Milton Keynes College Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking an Education Manager to oversee the Education Department at HMP Bristol. Responsibilities include providing leadership, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards of education. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in management and inspire staff to foster innovation. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £36,000 - £42,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in management and budget management.
• Ability to inspire and challenge staff to create a dynamic culture of innovation.
• Proven capability to drive standards and improvements in learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in managing all aspects of the Education Department at HMP Bristol.
• Support growth by leading standards and managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Set direction and drive development of new products and services.
• Ensure contract delivery and performance against KPIs.
• Lead in raising standards through target setting and quality improvement.

Skills

Management experience

Budget management

Leadership

Staff inspiration

Performance management

Job description

Overview

Education Manager - Prison Education - HMP Bristol

Recruiter Milton Keynes College Group | Location: HMP Bristol, Bishopston, Bristol BS7 8PS | Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 per year, subject to experience | Posted 10 Sep 2025 14:49 | Closes 09 Oct 2025 23:59 | Sector: Further Education | Job Level: Head of / Manager | Specialism: General Education | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time | Organisational Type: Offenders\' Learning and Skills Service (OLASS)

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, decisive, and enterprising leadership in the efficient management of all aspects of the Education Department at HMP Bristol.
• Support growth within the department by leading standards, driving team performance, and managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Set the direction of the department and drive development of new products and services to meet the needs of students and stakeholders.
• Ensure contract delivery and performance against Key Performance Indicators to support the department\'s long-term sustainability.
• Lead the department in raising standards through target setting, continuous performance management, and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in management and budget management.
• Ability to inspire and challenge staff to create a dynamic culture of innovation with outstanding learning, teaching, and student success.
• Proven capability to drive standards and realise improvements in learning outcomes.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to adjust closing dates if a sufficient level of interest is received.