Impactful Learning & Skills Lead - Justice Programs

Serco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 25 days holiday

Contributory pension (6%)

Internal training courses and careerL

Wellbeing benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Learning and Skills Manager for HMP Thameside, London. You will lead education, vocational training, library services, and employment-focused learning, driving quality and compliance while collaborating with external partners.

You will work to meet contractual standards, support rehabilitation, and help learners gain qualifications that aid successful release and employment. Interviews begin week of 7 December.

Qualifications

• QTS or QTLS or willingness to work towards one.
• Relevant degree or custodial experience in learning, education, skills or employability services.
• Experience leading and motivating teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Strong communication, planning, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT literacy and ability to manage multiple priorities with professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of learning, skills, employment, vocational training and library services across the establishment.
• Ensure education and skills provision meets contractual, operational and quality requirements.
• Support planning and implementation of quality assurance frameworks and improvements.
• Manage relationships with education providers and Careers Information, Advice and Guidance providers.
• Coordinate Self-Assessment Reports and contribute to audits and quality improvement plans.
• Lead and develop colleagues to maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Planning

IT literacy

Education

QTS / QTLS or willingness to work towards one

Relevant degree or custodial/education experience

Job description

Serco is seeking a Learning and Skills Manager for HMP Thameside, London. You will lead education, vocational training, library services, and employment-focused learning, driving quality and compliance while collaborating with external partners.

You will work to meet contractual standards, support rehabilitation, and help learners gain qualifications that aid successful release and employment. Interviews begin week of 7 December.