Academy Manager HMP

Academy Workshop Manager Location: Based in HMP Kirkham, Lancashire, Full time/Permanent

Salary: Up to £30,396.46 - dependant on experience 

About: The Charity is a national leader in the criminal justice sector, delivering rehabilitation and residential programmes to reduce reoffending and homelessness. We work with individuals with histories of offending, substance misuse, mental illness, homelessness, and long-term unemployment. We deliver structured, supportive programmes to allow participants to overcome personal problems and develop skills, confidence, and resilience to move into work and stable housing. We also run a community café in Preston and are responsible for the operation of the FareShare Regional Centre for Lancashire and Cumbria, redistributing surplus food to communities in need throughout the region. 

The role: To manage an Academy workshop within HMP Kirkham. Engage with the rehabilitation Programmes. Providing support such as building work ethics, advocacy, mentoring, training, advice, and guidance, to meet the needs of participants and help them to progress into training, accommodation and sustained employment and ultimately to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. 

Key responsibilities:

• Implement the requirements for the day-to-day running of an Academy

• Supervise participants within various  Academies

• Implementation of company policies and ensure that documented procedures are maintained and followed

• Build strong relationships and communication channels within prisons, in the community and within Recycling Lives Charity & Social Enterprise

• Ensure compliance with all prison requirements

Manage stock levels and arrange for deliveries/collections as required, ensuring that productivity is not disrupted
Motivate staff and maintain a positive and professional atmosphere
Develop a high level of knowledge of Academy operations
Promote a good work ethic and be a positive mentor and role model
Participate in dismantling, loading & unloading when required
Complete reports within timely deadlines
Liaise with the Release Potential department in relation to candidates' needs and progressions
Manage the recruitment of candidates alongside of the release potential team into the HMP Academy, including the application and interview process
Ensure all storage and work areas are kept clean and tidy at all times
Successfully complete the National Offender Management Service (NOMS) vetting process and renew when necessary
Any other duties as requested by the Operations Manager Person Specification Essential
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to motivate and empower others
Excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise and organise workloads effectively and maintain accurate records
A keen social conscience and a desire to go the extra mile to help those in need
A proactive 'can do' attitude and the ability to have new ideas and make improvements
Confidence, resilience, and the ability to adapt within a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
Willingness to engage in various types of training, both operational and pastoral
The ability to work to deadlines
A flexible approach to work including willingness to travel Desirable
In date prison (NOMS) vetting
Experience with computer programmes, such as Excel
Working knowledge of the justice sector, including offending behaviors
Knowledge of the issues affecting individuals with multiple barriers to progressing to sustained employment
Operational experience
Forklift truck training and experience
A full UK driving licence We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Successful applicants will be subject to a 6 month probationary period and will have to undergo MOJ vetting procedures. Failure to pass this vetting will result in termination of the contract.