Learning and Development Hub Manager

Sodexo Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group is seeking a Learning and Development Hub Manager at HMP Peterborough. This role involves overseeing educational programs, managing a team, and contributing to prisoner rehabilitation through relationships with external partners. Candidates must possess a teaching qualification and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a prison education environment.
• Proven track record of leadership in education or training.
• Ability to adapt to changing educational and prison regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational and creative programs at HMP Peterborough.
• Manage the induction process for new prisoners.
• Form relationships with external partners for rehabilitation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Program Development

Education

Full teaching qualification (DTTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed)

Leadership and management qualification

Job description

• Up to £37,944.10, depending on experience
• Permanent and full-time position
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Site-based role at HMP/YOI Peterborough.
• Please see attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer

Your Role as the Learning and Development Hub Manager

As the Learning and Development Hub Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a dynamic range of educational and creative programs at HMP Peterborough .Your role will focus on managing the induction process for new prisoners and leading creative subjects such as Art, Radio Media, ICT, and Personal and Social Development (PSD).

You will manage and support a team of tutors and support staff, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning through quality assurance, performance evaluations, and curriculum development.Your role will also involve monitoring educational progress, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with national and local policies .

In addition to your management duties, you will play a key role in rehabilitation efforts by forming relationships with external partners, including businesses, educational institutions, and community organisations.Your leadership will help provide prisoners with valuable skills and training, improving their chances of successful reintegration upon release.

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Full teaching qualification (DTTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed) or willingness to work towards one
• Leadership and management qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Passion for rehabilitation and offender resettlement
• Experience in educational program development and quality assurance
• Ability to adapt to changing educational and prison regulations
• Assessor or Internal Verifier qualification
• Experience in a prison education environment
• Proven track record of leadership in education or training

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview you must:

• provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.
• meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential

• Up to £37,944.10, depending on experience
• Permanent and full-time position
• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Site-based role at HMP/YOI Peterborough.
• Please see attached benefits guide for everything we have to offer

Your Role as the Learning and Development Hub Manager

As the Learning and Development Hub Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing a dynamic range of educational and creative programs at HMP Peterborough .Your role will focus on managing the induction process for new prisoners and leading creative subjects such as Art, Radio Media, ICT, and Personal and Social Development (PSD).

You will manage and support a team of tutors and support staff, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning through quality assurance, performance evaluations, and curriculum development.Your role will also involve monitoring educational progress, engaging with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with national and local policies .

In addition to your management duties, you will play a key role in rehabilitation efforts by forming relationships with external partners, including businesses, educational institutions, and community organisations.Your leadership will help provide prisoners with valuable skills and training, improving their chances of successful reintegration upon release.

Please see the attached job description for a more detailed list of the main responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

• Full teaching qualification (DTTLS, PGCE, Cert Ed) or willingness to work towards one
• Leadership and management qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Passion for rehabilitation and offender resettlement
• Experience in educational program development and quality assurance
• Ability to adapt to changing educational and prison regulations
• Assessor or Internal Verifier qualification
• Experience in a prison education environment
• Proven track record of leadership in education or training

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity.We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves.We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

To be considered for an interview you must:

• provide evidence in your application that you meet the minimum criteria in the job description.
• meet all of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential

Salary Up to £37,944.10, depending on experience

Frequency Annual

Job Reference SDX/TP/251431V2

Contract Type Permanent – Full Time

Closing Date 30 June, 2025

Job Category Prison Service

Business Unit UK Government - Justice

Location HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough, PE3 7PD, United Kingdom