Shape employability strategy and skills development at HMP Peterborough, identifying local labour market needs through Sodexo’s Education, Skills and Work team.
This Industries Manager role leads opportunities supporting prisoners’ qualifications, employability, rehabilitation, and resettlement. You will work with prison employment leads, training providers, external employers, and internal colleagues. The position combines partnership building, commercial development, performance reporting, and resource planning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify local skills gaps and employer demand
- Develop employment-focused vocational opportunities and qualifications
- Build relationships with employers and training providers
- Monitor provider Service Level Agreements and delivery
- Record performance across Curious, VC2, and CMS
Requirements:
- Experience working within a vocational education environment
- Robust communication skills across written and verbal formats
- Proactive, flexible, self-motivated approach
- Ability to innovate and drive continuous improvement
- Interest in rehabilitation and resettlement of offenders
Use employability strategy, partnership working, and vocational training expertise to develop meaningful opportunities at HMP Peterborough.