Development and Innovation Manager - HMYOI Feltham

This role focuses on driving forward projects aimed at enhancing educational programs, introducing innovative learning technologies, and improving educational outcomes for children at HMYOI Feltham.

In collaboration with specialist area leads, the post holder will be responsible for overseeing the creation, implementation, and successful handover of development and innovation projects. The role will include identifying areas for enhancement, addressing gaps in provision, and driving improvements across contract areas. All initiatives will align with the priorities of HMYOI Feltham, the Justice sector, and the Shaw Trust Strategic Directive

The post holder will work closely with justice teams, to ensure effective and expedient project management, adherence to process, continual development, and operational assurance.

+ Relevant qualification or certification in project management or equivalent experience (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP)
+ Experience in the criminal justice sector, with a sound knowledge of the operation of prisons, probation and community rehabilitation services
+ Evidenced analytical and systematic approach to activity with ability to interpret data
+ Proficiency in all major Microsoft applications, ideally including Visio, Power BI or data analysis tools

"Shaw Trust promotes team spirit, inclusiveness and it is an organisation where everybody is somebody. I am proud to be part of this great organisation."

At Shaw Trust we believe everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and an opportunity for rewarding work. We are a social purpose organisation challenging inequality and breaking down barriers to enable social mobility.

For us being part of the solution is about creating the conditions for this to happen, advocating and delivering services that make a real difference. Working in partnership not competition, we are part of an eco-system of purpose-led organisations, striving for a fairer, more equal society centred on opportunity for all., As an employee of Shaw Trust as well as positively impacting people's lives, you will have access to the following benefits

+ 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays), with incremental increases post 3 years' service up to 28 days, and the option to purchase additional holiday
+ 2 days paid volunteering leave each year
+ An enhanced pension scheme after 6 months
+ Life Assurance at 3 times your annual salary rate
+ Access to a suite of learning and development opportunities including paid for apprenticeship and masters' levels qualifications, and management development programmes
+ Opportunities to connect with our employee diversity networks (LGBTQ+ Support Network, Racial Equality Network, Disability Equality Network, Women's Network), MANaging Network, Menopause Network Group
+ Health and Wellbeing initiatives including internal support, employee assistance programme and health cash plan
+ Opportunity to request flexible working from day one

Our Strategy

To find out more about Shaw Trusts aims in our 2030 Strategic Directive available here: https://www.shawtrust.org.uk/content/uploads/2020/09/Vision-2030-Strategic-Directive-5-9.pdf

Join a diverse and inclusive organisation

Shaw Trust is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment, where every employee, regardless of their background or lived experience, feels that they belong and can progress in their career.

In addition;

+ We are proud to be certified as an employer who meets the National Equality Standard, the accepted standard for inclusiveness in business across the UK.
+ We are Disability Confident Leaders, support the guaranteed interview scheme and use of the government's Access to Work scheme.
+ Living our values, we are keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within our organisation.