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At AE Talent Solutions our mission is simple yet profound: to connect exceptional talent with exceptional opportunities. We are dedicated to empowering organizations with top-tier candidates and helping individuals achieve their career aspirations.
We are looking for a dynamic, forward-thinking Prison Industry Manager to lead and evolve the vocational training and industrial workshops within HMP Millsike.
HMP Millsike Prison is a groundbreaking Category C male prison that has opened its doors in 2025, marking a significant step in the UK government’s plan to modernize the prison estate and address overcrowding. Located in the village of Full Sutton, near York, this facility is designed to set a new standard for correctional institutions, emphasizing rehabilitation, sustainability, and security. Named after the nearby Millsike Beck, a local river, HMP Millsike Prison is the first UK prison to operate entirely on electricity, utilizing solar panels and heat pump technology to reduce energy consumption by 75% compared to traditional prisons.
This is a key management role focused on delivering purposeful work opportunities that develop prisoners’ skills and prepare them for employment after release.
You will be responsible for the mobilisation, daily running, and strategic development of our industries creating safe, inclusive, and productive environments where prisoners can build real-world experience, take pride in their work, and make meaningful progress towards rehabilitation.
You will also be central to embedding a restorative, person-centred approach: building trust, promoting accountability, and driving continuous improvement across all workshops.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the mobilisation and development of new industry spaces and workstreams
- Overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring workshops meet quality, safety, and productivity targets.
- Managing and supporting a team of instructors and cover instructors to deliver high-quality, engaging work
- Embedding robust processes around tool control, health and safety, stock management, and compliance
- Managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, including employer contracts
- Collaborating across departments (including CIAG, Healthcare, Neurodiversity Support) to ensure allocations and support meet individual needs.
- Using data and insight to drive performance, quality, and continuous improvement
- Supporting prisoner progression through coaching, structured feedback, and developmental conversations
Requirements:
Essential:
You are a confident and capable leader who thrives on responsibility and purpose. You bring operational insight, strong people management skills, and a passion for rehabilitation and second chances.
You will have:
- Experience leading industrial or vocational training.
- Strong operational skills, from stock control and budget management to compliance and resource planning
- A track record of managing people, improving performance, and embedding a culture of accountability.
- A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk management.
- Confidence working with multiple stakeholders, including external employers and internal teams.
- Experience advising senior management on industry-related matters.
- Experience in developing and implementing improvement plans.
- Experience conducting risk assessments and ensuring compliance.
Desirable:
- A relevant degree (e.g. Business Management, Education, Vocational Training)
- Experience working in a prison, secure, or similar environment.
- IOSH Level 3 Certification
- Experience delivering skills training or accredited qualifications.
- Strong background in managing production workshops and achieving sales turnover targets.
- Experience in monitoring supplier performance and contract compliance.
Company Benefits:
Holiday purchase scheme.
Pension scheme.
Life Assurance.
A paid Life Event Day each year.
30 days annual leave.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Access to hundreds of discounts via the Additions portal.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to online wellbeing centre.
Enhanced Wedding leave.
A paid volunteering day each year.
Enhanced Maternity scheme.
Sharesave scheme.
Refer a Friend reward scheme.
