Operational Contract Manager - West Midlands Region

Region: West Midlands

Closing Date: 02-Jul-2026

Business Unit: AGY - NOMS Agency

Post Type: Permanent

SEO: 1 available position

Reserve List: 12 months

Job ID: 19030

Description & requirements

The Prisoner Education Service (PES) is the commissioning route that allows governors and directors to meet the core curriculum needs of their establishment, such as maths, English, ICT, and ESOL, as well as screening and assessments. Delivery through the PES contract forms a significant part of the learning and skills provision in prisons and represents the majority of the spend in this area. PES delivery operates alongside provision commissioned through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) and internal options like embedded learning in work areas throughout the regime, including workshops, kitchens/serveries, and wing work.

Currently, two Common Awarding Organisations, including City & Guilds, ha...